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111th Year, 12th Issue Thursday, November 4, 1999 Sparta, North Carolina

Incumbents win in town council election

Two incumbents and one newcomer captured three open seats on the Sparta Town Council in a non-partisan election Tuesday, according to unofficial returns.

ADAP lends a hand

ADAP volunteers cleaned up leaves at New River Country Cares in Sparta. The effort, held last week, was in conjunction with Make a Difference Day.

Man stabbed at Twin Oaks motel

A Hispanic man was transported to the hospital with a knife wound after an argument erupted between two men at a local motel Monday night, according to a report filed by Deputy Bryan Maines of the Alleghany County Sheriff's Department.

Tax office moves; cleanup continues

The Alleghany County Tax Office is relocating to a commercial building at the intersection of West Whitehead and Jones streets while a work team continues to work removing lead-based paint from the offices at the courthouse.

Town tables retirement; plans to mirror county

Sparta Town Council took no action on a retirement plan that was presented by Town Manager Tom Douglas Monday night, instead sending the plan back to Douglas to be reworked.

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Blevins bids council a fond adieu

For 10 years, Councilman Bill Blevins has occupied the same seat on Sparta's Town Council.

Plant's closing delayed

Bassett-Walker in Sparta announced to employees Monday of plans to continue work at the sewing plant through the month of February.

Two Region D awards to be given in county

Zachary Bennett of Sparta will receive an award from the Region D Council of Government for work he completed over the summer, according to Benita Hampton of Alleghany County Job Link.
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