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111th Year, 46th Issue Thursday, June 29, 2000 Sparta, North Carolina

Mountain fair enjoys good attendance

The 24th annual Blue Ridge Mountain Fair was held Saturday, June 24 at the Justice Carlisle Higgins Agricultural Fairgrounds in Sparta from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Commissioners approve county budget on a tight 3-2 vote

The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners narrowly approved a budget of a little over $10 million Monday on a 3-2 split vote.

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July 4 events planned

Numerous July 4 events have been planned in Sparta and the surrounding areas in celebration of 224 years of American independence.

Reynolds may file malpractice suits

Superior Court Judge Michael E. Helms on June 20 signed an order extending the deadline for a medical malpractice suit to be filed in connection with the June 21, 1998, death of a Wilkes County man.

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Community theater group returns to the Sparta stage

The cast of Alleghany Community Theater "ACT" will take the stage at Sparta Auditorium on July 14, 15 and 16 for their first production after 12 years absence of community theater in Alleghany.

School lunch prices on the rise in county

The Alleghany County Board of Education agreed to a move at their meeting June 21 that will allow school breakfast and lunch prices to increase next year.

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