| 112th Year, 7th Issue | Thursday, September 28, 2000 | Sparta, North Carolina |
Carlisle pledges hope for AlleghanyState Secretary of Commerce Rick Carlisle was briefed last Thursday by local officials and the Alleghany County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC).Vannoy makes low bid on Twin Oaks U.S. 21 projectJ.R. Vannoy and Sons Construction made the low bid on the U.S. 21 upgrade from Twin Oaks to Sparta, according to information obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation.New Health Department will be built by Dave's ConstructionA new health department complex for the county will be constructed on county land between Dan Osborne Road and N.C. 18 by Dave's Construction Service.Read this week's Reality Check! |
A crowd of about 3,000 gathered to watch 49 drivers compete in the demolition derby held Sept. 23 at the Justice Higgins Agricultural Fairgrounds in
Sparta, the final event of the Alleghany County Agricultural Fair.
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Ward to visit Piney Creek ElementaryState Superintendent Mike Ward will pay a visit to Piney Creek School on Friday to celebrate the school's status as a School of Excellence under the ABCs of Public Education program.
Heritage fest enjoys success and weatherDespite predictions for a rainy day, the annual Mountain Heritage Festival was held under partly sunny skies last Saturday in Sparta and Alleghany Chamber of Commerce Director Bob Choate deemed the event a success.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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