Alleghany News Online
112th Year, 16th Issue Thursday, November 30, 2000 Sparta, North Carolina

Thanksgiving blaze destroys a rental property in Laurel Springs

A Thanksgiving night blaze burned for three hours and resulted in a total loss to a rental property on N.C. 18 in Laurel Springs.

Man hurt in hunting accident

A Cana, Va. man was injured when he accidentally shot himself in a tree stand in Ennice on Thanksgiving Day.

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Flu vaccine arriving slowly into the area

With about 500 people awaiting vaccine in Alleghany County, local health department officials are hoping that pharmaceutical companies will deliver on a promise to have much-needed flu vaccine here by Dec. 12.

Christmas Parade held Saturday

Attendance at last Saturday's Christmas parade appeared to be very low this year.

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Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County

Choose and Cut Day is Saturday

Christmas tree shoppers, some from hundreds of miles away, are expected here this Saturday for Alleghany County's Choose and Cut Special Events Day.

Hospice helps out during the holidays

The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy and family togetherness. That can make the holidays particularly difficult for those who have recently experienced the death of a loved one.

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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