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112th Year, 19th Issue Thursday, December 21, 2000 Sparta, North Carolina

Alleghany pioneered help for developmentally disabled

County was a pioneer in the education of mentally handicapped children.

Transportation plan faces funding snag

With a public hearing about two weeks away, a plan to provide public transportation may have hit a stumbling block.

Total of 17 applicants apply for tax position

A total of 17 people have applied for the position of tax administrator, according to County Manager Don Adams.

Read this week's Reality Check!


Local office's computers to be online

Computer technology is making public information more readily available to local residents.

New town attorney hired; has Alleghany County ties

Sparta's new town attorney brings to the job more than 30 years legal experience, including serving as a prosecutor and teacher.

The Alleghany News

Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County

"Anna Claus" visits Alleghany

"Anna Claus", Santa's daughter, appeared at BB&T in Sparta with her friend Jingle Bells on Dec. 15.

New 34-cent stamps now available

The price of mailing a letter first-class will increase a penny on Jan. 7, 2001 - from 33 to 34 cents.

Holiday schedules announced

The local newspaper and the local county and town offices have announced operating schedules for the holidays.
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