| 111th Year, 45th Issue | Thursday, June 22, 2000 | Sparta, North Carolina |
Relay raises $38,000 for Cancer Society despite inclement weather during eventA total of $38,000 was raised for the fight against cancer in the Relay for Life held last Friday and Saturday at Woodruff Field.Blue Ridge Mountain Fair is this weekendThe Blue Ridge Mountain Fair is set for this weekend in Sparta.Local resident asks commissioners to consider a leash law "with teeth"Teresa Smith of Alleghany Manor appeared before the Alleghany County Board of Commissioners Monday to request a countywide leash law "with teeth" to back it up.Read this week's Reality Check! |
Fire destroys old fish hatcheryA fire last Thursday evening destroyed the old Roaring Gap Fish Hatchery building, which had been converted into a dwelling, according to Chief Kenneth Miles of the Cherry Lane Volunteer Fire Department.Commissioners eye blasting ordinance after "close call"The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners is considering a blasting ordinance after a "close call" when some blasting went awry in Alleghany Manor recently.The Alleghany News
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Income for farms increases in areaAccording to the final report of farm income estimates for 1999, Alleghany County's gross farm income increased 10.5 percent from 1998 to 1999.
New Sheltee will help provide emergency relief services to areaThe Wilkes-Alleghany Chapter of the American Red Cross recently unveiled a new piece of "equipment," the Sheltee.Census response rate was about 57 percentOfficials with the Unites States Census Bureau estimate the final response rate for Alleghany County at 57 percent.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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