| 112th Year, 14th Issue | Thursday, November 16, 2000 | Sparta, North Carolina |
A Salute to VetsCelebrating Veterans Day - Local veterans from The Bruce Wayne Osborne Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7034 held memorial services on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.Town water extension is plannedThe Sparta Town Council on Nov. 7 voted to apply for grant funds to extend town water lines to the new Alleghany County Health Department complex, while seeking to use those funds to do the work "in-house."Read this week's Reality Check! |
Unemployment hike continues"It's hard to find any good news to report." Alleghany Employment Security Commission Director Arville Scott said in an interview Tuesday that the bleak unemployment picture here is likely to get worse before it gets better.County, town seek help with GrandviewCounty and Sparta government boards are hoping state funds will help widen Grandview Drive and thereby alleviate a hazardous traffic situation.The Alleghany News |
No changes reported in election canvassNo local recounts had been called for as of presstime Tuesday as the Alleghany County Board of Elections released complete canvassed totals.
Alleghany County resident lands roleIn this day and time, it is not likely that you would run into a Revolutionary War hero. However, through the magic of Hollywood, Tracy Moxley of Sparta got the chance to participate in America's fight for freedom from the British.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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