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111th Year, 40th Issue Thursday, May 18, 2000 Sparta, North Carolina

Land purchased on Collins Road for Alleghany Wellness Center

What started in 1996 with a small group of people tossing around the idea of establishing a recreation facility has led to a proposed 20,000 square foot facility to help make Alleghany County citizens healthier.

Second primary planned

A second primary election is planned for May 30 in Alleghany County and across the state, according to Karen K. Fender, Alleghany's director of elections.

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Committee to consider land use to be formed

A community development planner from the North Carolina Department of Commerce gave a presentation to the Alleghany County Board of Commissioners on Monday concerning land use planning.

State Superintendent Ward offers AHS students advice

State Superintendent Dr. Mike Ward offered advice to local students during an assembly at Alleghany High School Tuesday morning.

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Local student earns first place accolades in state science fair

Claire Caldwell won first place in the North Carolina State Science Fair held April 28 at North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro with her exhibit entitled "Where there's smoke there's ..."

Incentives offered by local government

A public hearing concerning a proposed $25 million expansion of Magnolia Manufacturing is scheduled for Monday, May 22 at 7 p.m.

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