| 112th Year, 1st Issue | Thursday, August 17, 2000 | Sparta, North Carolina |
Youth horse show has 46 participantsA total of 46 youths participated in the Alleghany Horseman Association/4-H Youth Horse Show last Sunday.Higher fees planned for out-of-townersWith the many problems pumping 10,000 gallons of water can create, the Town of Sparta is eyeing a plan to raise rates for those wishing to utilize town water to fill up swimming pools.Board holds meeting for personnelAt an emergency meeting held on Aug. 8, the Alleghany School Board approved the employment of two new teachers during a closed session.Read this week's Reality Check! |
Foresters on the lookout for Southern pine beetlesN.C. Forest Service officials will conduct aerial surveillance in Alleghany, Ashe, Wilkes and other area counties this month in response to a worsening outbreak of Southern pine beetles, said Wilkes County Forester Jody Brady.Helicopter safety training course held in AlleghanyMembers of all police, fire and rescue departments in Alleghany County were invited to attend a helicopter safety training course last Saturday at Alleghany Memorial Hospital.Unemployment rate hits 6.8 percent hereUnemployment rates are on the rise here and in neighboring Grayson County, Va., according to employment data.The Alleghany News
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New dentist joins Johnson's practiceSparta has a new dentist in town. Dr. Thomas Edward "Ted" Fleming is the working associate at the office of Dr. Terry Johnson.Two schools ranked exemplary in ABCsAlleghany County's schools had a good year in ABC testing results, with all county schools at least meeting expected growth.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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