Alleghany News Online

111th Year, 34th Issue

Thursday, April 6, 2000

Sparta, North Carolina

Alleghany's New Flag Alleghany County Commissioners approved this design for the new county flag after a "split decision". A $90,000 list raises eyebrows The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners tabled a request by County Manager Don Adams to write off about $90,000 in unaccounted for inventory items. NCCC returns to work on New River Gold Six, an 11-member team from the Charleston campus of National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), is working with the National Committee for the New River (NCNR) to help slow down or eliminate erosion on the New River. Read this week's Reality Check!	AMH worker is charged with embezzlement A Galax, Va. man employed by Alleghany Memorial Hospital was charged with numerous counts of embezzlement last week, according to warrants filed by Det. Lt. Wayne Crouse of the Sparta Police Department. Talent show raises $2,000 The Alleghany Stars talent show held last Saturday raised $2,000 for the Alleghany County Education Foundation. ^The Alleghany News Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County	Band director's roots come from performing Matt Liner, the new band director at Alleghany High School, may be just 23 years old, but his experience in music belies his years. Census response is rated at 34 percent Only about one third of all Alleghany County residents had taken the time to fill out their form for the Census 2000 as of March 30, according to information provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Heritage group gives $192,000 to Bullhead The N.C. Natural Heritage Trust Fund Board of Directors on Thursday awarded over $2 million for purchasing about 2,300 acres for protection in Alleghany, Ashe, Watauga and Caldwell counties. 203 Acres On Bullhead The Alleghany News, an award winning weekly newspaper based in the scenic Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina seeks a REPORTER to cover local government, feature stories and spot news. Photography, darkroom, and Quark Express experience a plus. Some nights and weekend work required. Residency requirements in Alleghany County required within 90 days of hire. Competitive salary and benefits based on experience. Send resume and clips to Ron Brown, General Manager, P.O. Box 8, Sparta, NC 28675 or email at allnews@ls.net. EOE
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