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111th Year, 8th Issue Thursday, October 7, 1999 Sparta, North Carolina

Facilities bids come in $116,000 under budget

Two local contractors were among those chosen to complete the facilities project for Alleghany County Schools.

Safety program held here

All area fourth graders were treated to a trip to Alleghany Fairgrounds to attend a program featuring farm and rural safety issues.

Forecast good for Autumn leaves

October brings a spectacle of red, orange, gold and bronze colors to Alleghany County, and this year's fall colors are forecast to be at their peak soon.

Courthouse revamp halts, lead is found

Renovations to the Alleghany County Courthouse hit a snag recently when lead-based paint was discovered during a revamp of the walls in the tax office.

Bassett-Walker workers attend "Information Day"

Car after car entered the parking lot of the Alleghany campus of Wilkes Community College last Friday for the information day held on behalf of the employees of Bassett-Walker.

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Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County

Grandview's history detailed from its origins in the 1930s

Grandview Memorial Funeral Home recently celebrated 25 years of service in the county.

Alleghany Rescue Squad has 30-year anniversary

The Alleghany County Rescue Squad celebrated 30 years Sunday with a dinner at the squad building in Sparta.
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