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112th Year, 27th Issue Thursday, February 15, 2001 Sparta, North Carolina

Alleghany: A NAFTA disaster?

Alleghany County has applied to be listed among counties nationwide that have been adversely affected by the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Sewage project continues

A grant/loan program which offers help for households in need of sewage system repair or replacement is now in its 10th month of operation.

Councilman Irwin's home is damaged by fire on Monday

The Sparta/Alleghany Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire at the home of Councilman George Mack Irwin on Ball Park Road on Tuesday just after 11 a.m.

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Report says schools need another $9 million in facility improvements

The Alleghany County Board of Education on Feb. 8 approved a report which projected school system's facility needs over the next five years costing $9,255,085.

Students produce television channel

Alleghany County's educational television station is up and running and looking to expand.

Crouse Park may get more land via grant

The Sparta Town Council on Feb. 6 agreed to pursue a grant from the state parks department to help purchase the site of the Atwood building next to Floyd Crouse and Sarah Ellen Gambill Crouse Park.

The Alleghany News

Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County

State Champs Crowned

Junior High School State Tournament attendees from Alleghany County placed with first place honors.

Annual Heart Auction to begin this Saturday

The 34th annual Heart Fund Auction will be broadcast live on 1060 (WCOK AM) the next two Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The auction may also be heard on Alleghany Cablevision Channel 8 (audio only).
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