| 112th Year, 51st Issue | Thursday, August 2, 2001 | Sparta, North Carolina |
Classes begin in county schools Aug. 6Whether the news brings excitement or groans, back-to-school time is imminent.New River Cottage plans to construct new group homeThe New River Cottage Inc. board of directors on July 24 approved a plan to borrow money to build its own group home for mentally retarded adults.Read this week's Reality Check!Check out T.J.'s Backwoods Beat! |
Brady seeks seat on town councilOne candidate filed for one of two open seats on the Sparta Town Council, while John Miller remains the only candidate for mayor as of Tuesday at presstime. The filing period for the three positions will end Friday at noon.State lab changes rabies protocolAn overworked State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH) is planning on enforcing orders that will make fewer rabies tests available to local residents.The Alleghany News |
Local officials look at shifty state revenuesSparta and Alleghany County officials generally agreed Monday that they have little choice in the face of state plans on shifting revenue.
Shriners go on with the showDespite dismal skies and steady rain, which was heavy at times, the annual New River Shrine Club Car Show went ahead as planned last Saturday at the Justice Carlisle Higgins Agricultural Fairgrounds in Sparta.IRS rebates on the way to mailboxesTax relief may be on the way for many Alleghany County residents, with checks being sent out weekly by the U.S. Treasury Department. The rebates were approved as part of a tax cut package passed by President George W. Bush and congress. |
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