| 112th Year, 43rd Issue | Thursday, June 7, 2001 | Sparta, North Carolina |
Piney Creek preschool seeks fundsAfter operating for a semester via an all-volunteer mode, leaders of Piney Creek Pre-School are hoping for funding to continue the program on a regular, ongoing basis.Sexton's child abuse charges are dismissedA former day care worker was cleared Tuesday of charges of child abuse and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.Manager suggests 6-cent tax increaseIn a preliminary budget that was trimmed significantly over earlier requests that were released to the public, Alleghany County Manager Don Adams suggested that the county commission adopt a 6-cent tax increase to finance the county's $10,569,425 budget.Read this week's Reality Check! |
Families on tight budgets concerned about cutsSome struggling families on tight budgets are especially feeling the squeeze when it comes to finding affordable health coverage for their children.Roupe wins NCPA award for designThe Alleghany News announces that Karen Roupe, advertising composition manager, is a winner in the 2001 North Carolina Press Association Best Ad Contest.The Alleghany News |
Class of 2001 graduatesMembers of the 21st Century's first graduating class enjoyed their time in the spotlight, both individually and collectively, as Alleghany High School's Class of 2001 observed commencement exercises May 31 at the Sparta Elementary School auditorium.
Halsey joins graduates in saying farewell to Alleghany High SchoolAlleghany High School Principal Jim Halsey is ending a 35-year career in education, hoping to be remembered as "someone who cared about the best interests of the students." |
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