| 112th Year, 10th Issue | Thursday, October 19, 2000 | Sparta, North Carolina |
Fire parade draws 500The annual Fire Prevention Parade drew a crowd of about 500 last Thursday night on Main Street in Sparta.New N.C. 93 intersection nears finishCompletion of a new intersection between N.C. 93 and U.S. 221 is expected to be within the next month, according to Division 11 Maintenance Engineer Mike Pettyjohn of the N.C. Department of Transportation.Teacher files lawsuit against school boardBarbara G. Halsey, a former Piney Creek educator, has appealed a decision by the Alleghany County School Board not to renew her contract as a teacher.Read this week's Reality Check! |
Tax administrator gives resignationWithout much fanfare, the Alleghany County Board of Commissioners accepted the resignation of Tax Administrator Cheryl Jones Monday after a brief closed session.Alleghany pre-school undergoes changesThe Alleghany County Schools' pre-school program has undergone some changes recently, according to Janice Linker, who directs the program.The Alleghany News |
Students "JAM" for after-school classThese days, the sounds of "Cripple Creek" and "John Henry" waft through the halls of Sparta Elementary School in the afternoons.Hillbilly show set SaturdayThe eighth-annual Hillbilly Comedy and Variety Show will be held on Oct. 21 at the Sparta Elementary School Auditorium at 7 p.m.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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