| 112th Year, 24th Issue | Thursday, January 25, 2001 | Sparta, North Carolina |
Home destroyed by fire MondayThe home of Carlton and Diane Edwards was destroyed by a fire that occurred midday Monday and was not contained until later that evening.Sparta Police data shows crime on the increase in 2000Criminal activity increased in the Town of Sparta last year, with increases in felonies and misdemeanors.
Red Cross facing severe blood shortages across the regionBlood donations have been down recently due to the holidays and the flu, and for several blood types the need is especially critical.Read this week's Reality Check! |
Mount Airy attorney represents countyEdwin Moore "Ed" Woltz, a Mount Airy attorney, has been hired to fill a vacancy with the county commission.
Tax help available for local residentsFree help with tax filing will be available starting next month at the Senior Citizens Center in Sparta.Plans are set for Alleghany Stars showJugglers and other local performers of all kinds are about to have their chance at the spotlight once again.The Alleghany News |
LaRue captures NC Press awardCoby LaRue, editor of The Alleghany News, will be honored tonight by the North Carolina Press Association for his efforts in newspaper design.
Shaw looks back at his 50 years in the ministryDuring half a century of ministry, Everett Shaw has seen the church he pastors grow and expand, while observing the influence of the church overall lose ground to materialism and the distractions of technology. |
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