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113th Year, 12th Issue Thursday, November 1, 2001 Sparta, North Carolina

Dr. Latham named top AMH staffer

Dr. Georgia Latham is now chief of staff at Alleghany Memorial Hospital.

Parade plans are underway

Plans are under way for the Sparta Christmas Parade, which will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24.

Hampton is rescue squad's first female captain

"I'm real new to this, so there's a lot I'm learning day by day," said Janet Hampton, who became the Alleghany County Rescue Squad's first female captain Oct. 8.

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Sparta town election coming up Tuesday

The Town of Sparta will hold its election for the office of mayor and two of the five seats on the town council on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

New veterinarian joins Twin Oaks animal clinic

Alleghany County has a new veterinarian at Twin Oaks Veterinary Hospital in Charlotte native Sheri Lloyd.

Alleghany gets $25,000 grant from organization

Alleghany County is about to receive a $25,000 grant from America's Promise to help local youth.

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Hail to the Queen

Alleghany High School's 2001 homecoming queen, Heather Williams, is shown at the left, escorted by her grandfather, Kirby Seal of Sparta.

AHS plans event for veterans

Alleghany High School is planning a special event to honor local veterans on Nov. 9.

Author shares Civil War insight

An author from Raleigh visited students at Sparta Elementary School last Friday morning and helped give the students insights into the lives of Southerners after the Civil War.

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