| 112th Year, 31st Issue | Thursday, March 15, 2001 | Sparta, North Carolina |
Town votes to support incentivesThe Sparta Town Council voted March 6 to help back up the incentive package the county is offering Charleston Forge to expand its Sparta operations. 
Along Came a Spider....Little Miss Muffet (Wynter Crouse) has a frightening experience as a spider (Daniel Caudill) sneaks up on her.School board enjoys music presentationLively singing and skillful banjo-picking were part of the Alleghany County Board of Education's March 7 meeting.Read this week's Reality Check! |
Jobless rate soars to 13 percent hereThe unemployment rate in Alleghany County reached nearly unprecedented highs during the month of February, reaching a rate of 13.1 percent.Local officials gather for economic summitAbout 50 people, including business leaders, government officials and civic leaders, gathered for an economic summit sponsored by New River Community Partners at Bristol Compressors on March 6 despite inclement weather.The Alleghany News |
Federal funding sought for town water extensionThe Sparta Town Council on Tuesday voted to apply for federal funding to extend water service to the Alleghany County Health Services Complex.
Local "stars" come out for talent show Saturday nightTalent Show 2001 featured a wide gamut of entertainment, from Broadway show tunes to folk/country music, contemporary and traditional gospel songs, dance routines, dramatic skits and heavy metal rock. |
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