Alleghany News Online

111th Year, 48th Issue

Thursday, July 13, 2000

Sparta, North Carolina

Up and away Summer school students at Sparta Elementary School lost their balloons Monday to help promote reading. Weather radios are distributed Technological advances in recent years have made it possible for the National Weather Service to provide the public with earlier warning in the event of bad weather such as severe thunderstorms, flash floods, tornadoes and other such occurrences. Town gives zoning nod after minute long hearing The Sparta Town Council took little action during two recent brief meetings. Read this week's Reality Check!	Grubb garners reward for truck recovery A former chief deputy with the Alleghany Sheriff's Department received a $2,500 reward Thursday for finding a 1994 Ford truck used to tow mobile homes that was stolen near North Wilkesboro. Horse show proves successful Participation was up this year for the Lions Club's annual game show, but attendance figures appear to be down, according to group spokesman Arnold Young. ^The Alleghany News Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County informed people have read the Alleghany News Online... Shouldn't you?	Burr meets with town and county officials U.S. Representative Richard Burr was in Sparta last Thursday, where he met with representatives of Alleghany County and the town of Sparta. Pettyjohn promoted; Reinhardt takes post The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, recently announced the promotion of Charles C. Reinhardt to the position of district engineer for Alleghany, Surry and Yadkin counties. Church undergoes expansion to almost triple capacity Pine Fork Baptist Church, located on N.C. 18 south of Sparta, has recently undergone renovations that increased seating capacity from 110 people to in excess of 300 people. 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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