Bristol Compressors announced last Thursday afternoon that it will be closing its Sparta manufacturing
facility in 2002.
In the wake of the Bristol closing announcement, Arvill Scott of the Employment Security Commission said that unemployment rates of 25 percent or more could be realized here next year if the local job market does not change.
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The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a measure restricting wireless communication towers at its meeting Monday.
Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bob Choate enjoys a bowl given him by the chamber.
Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County
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Customer participation was robust during the grand opening of the recently revamped Alleghany Cares thrift store on Aug. 17, as
about 70 people were lined up outside just before the store opened at 10 a.m., waiting to hunt for the best bargains on clothes,
shoes and knickknacks.
A two-and-a-half-hour power outage last week was caused by a regulator malfunction, according to an electric cooperative spokeswoman.
About 20 people turned out for the Alleghany Wellness Center Inc.'s planning/programming meeting last week.
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