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112th Year, 40th Issue Thursday, May 17, 2001 Sparta, North Carolina

County turns over budget documents to newspaper

Alleghany County Manager Don Adams delivered a large packet - more than 300 pages - of budget materials to the editor's desk in the offices of The Alleghany News on May 10, after the county had declined to release the material earlier in the week.

Murphy named as new Sparta School principal

The Alleghany County Board of Education on May 9 appointed Susan H. Murphy as the new principal at Sparta Elementary School.

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Local officials seek state grants to attract a new "telecenter" here

Officials have traveled between here and Raleigh along both asphalt highways and information highways, with local leaders hoping the visits help lead to establishment of an information technology "telecenter" in Alleghany - a potential boon for the local economy.

Carolina Tire store to close after 25 years

A Sparta fixture is about to close its doors after a quarter-century in business. Daryl Simpson, manager at Carolina Tire Company, said the store will close May 25.

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Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County

Amnesty offered to parents

State and county officials are hoping an emphasis this month on child support will result in more payments being made.

Joines finds blessings in injury

With a painful-looking restraining device holding her head immobile and a cast helping repair a fractured arm, many people might think Cassandra Joines doesn't have much to be thankful for.
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