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112th Year, 29th Issue Thursday, March 1, 2001 Sparta, North Carolina

Auction is short of goal

The 34th annual Heart Auction raised $7,543 last Saturday, for a two-weekend total of $13,368.

Sen. Edwards promotes legislation, offers help

U.S. Sen. John Edwards visited Alleghany County as part of a whirlwind tour of northwestern North Carolina.

CNF workers' NAFTA petition shot down

Former employees of Carolina Narrow Fabrics will not be getting NAFTA benefits.

Read this week's Reality Check!


Hospital celebrates 50th year

February marked Alleghany Memorial Hospital's 50th anniversary. The hospital opened Feb. 5, 1951 with 20 patient beds. Longtime and former employees agree the hospital has come a long way since then.

Piney Creek man's court date is set

Judson "Judd" Jennings Poe, a Piney Creek man charged with aggravated involuntary manslaughter, has been given a court date of April 12.

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State Champion

Caleb Smith walks off the mat after capturing a state championship Saturday at Charlotte's Independence Arena.

Black history celebration attended by 50

"The Healing Force," a family foursome from Winston-Salem, brought their entertaining, energetic presentation to an appreciative audience Feb. 19 for Alleghany's celebration of National Black History Month.
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