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112th Year, 11th Issue Thursday, October 26, 2000 Sparta, North Carolina

Alleghany High School English teacher receives accolades

Kathleen Burr Bost, an English teacher at Alleghany High School, was named the most outstanding English teacher in North Carolina for the year 2000.

Three net charges in break-in

Three women were charged last week with breaking and entering, larceny and possession of stolen goods, according to warrants filed by Capt. Carlton Edwards.

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Propane spill leads to road closings here

A propane gas spill at the Magnolia Manufacturing plant in Sparta caused U.S. 21 and Pine Swamp Road to be closed down for about 45 minutes last Thursday afternoon

Irwin questions library funding

The chairman of the Alleghany County Board of Education is alleging that school system personnel have improperly allocated funds.

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Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County

Wellness Center reaches milestone

The campaign to raise money to finance a new Alleghany Wellness Center has raised more than $1,000,000, according to Jack Martin, group spokesman and co-chairman for the group's steering committee.

Crowning a Queen

Alleghany High School's homecoming queen was crowned on Woodruff Field last Friday night.

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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