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112th Year, 36th Issue Thursday, April 19, 2001 Sparta, North Carolina

Poe guilty of lesser charge

Independence, Va. - Judd Jennings Poe was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence in Grayson County Circuit Court last Thursday.

Ordinance only affects businesses, county says

Despite questions to the contrary by at least one local resident, the county's blasting ordinance does not pertain to individuals, according to County Manager Don Adams.

Easter Fun

Children scramble for prizes during last Saturday's Easter egg hunt at Shiloh United Methodist Church.

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FBLA students post state win

A total of 15 Alleghany High School students traveled to the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) state conference on April 6 and 7 in Greensboro and four returned with top honors.

County awards audit contract to same firm

The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners awarded a $25,500 audit contract to Martin, Starnes and Associates of Taylorsville at their mid-month meeting Monday afternoon.

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Liquor bill passes in the House

Members of this area's delegation in the N.C. General Assembly have staked out different stands on special-exception liquor licenses.

Single mother works to overcome barriers

Sparta resident Martha Acosta is a single mother who knows well the challenges which go with that territory: balancing full-time work with her responsibilities to her family and keeping her car running.
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