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113th Year, 14th Issue Thursday, November 15, 2001 Sparta, North Carolina

Problems with gym floor leave new building awaiting repair

Alleghany High School's basketball and wrestling teams won't be beginning the 2001-2002 season in the new gymatorium, and local students may not get to use the new facility at all this year.

Wellness Center awarded $300,000 by U.S. Congress

Two North Carolina Senators and a Congressman united to give Alleghany County Wellness Center, Inc.'s local project a $300,000 shot in the arm.

State sends schools $1.1 million funding

The Alleghany County Board of Education last week updated its budget for the current fiscal year, making a total of $1,120,188 in revisions.

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Vets honored at school events

Veterans Day came early in Alleghany County, as pupils and staff at local schools paid tribute to veterans Nov. 9, the last day of school before the official holiday.

Angeline admits to murders

INDEPENDENCE, Va. — Betty Jean Angeline pleaded guilty in Grayson County Circuit Court last Friday to four charges, including two counts of murder.

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About 120 visit open house at AhS cyber area

About 120 people attended the open house at the A. Anderson Huber Cyber Campus Nov. 8, celebrating the expansion of the cyber campus as well as the advent of the Blue Ridge Telecenter (BRT).

Connections honors longtime volunteers at anniversary bash

Alleghany Connections earlier this month celebrated its 15-year anniversary.

Bassett-Walker cost split by local boards

The Sparta Town Council and the Alleghany County Board of Commissioners last week voted, in separate meetings, to provide half of the purchase price for the former Bassett-Walker building.
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