| 113th Year, 17th Issue | Thursday, December 6, 2001 | Sparta, North Carolina |
Murder reported near Alleghany/Ashe lineA Hispanic man was found dead in a section of woods in Laurel Springs near the Ashe/Alleghany line and three other migrant workers have been charged with his beating death.
Choose and Cut event rated 'a big success' by chamberThe sky was blue, the fields were green and the bright sun shone warmly as customers dressed casually in T-shirts traipsed around the rolling hills in search of — Christmas trees in early December!Reality CheckBackwoods Beat |
Old home destroyed by blazeMore than 40 fire and emergency personnel battled a late-night fire last week which totally destroyed a decades-old Alleghany landmark.Ward plans Glade Creek school visitN.C. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mike Ward will visit Glade Creek Elementary School Dec. 13.Email The Alleghany News |
Suspended sentence given for Thanksgiving stabbingAn Asheville man was sentenced last week to the five days he had already served in jail over a stabbing incident which occurred Thanksgiving Day.Hospice holds events; introduces new staffThe last few days and weeks have been especially busy for Hospice of Alleghany, as staff members and volunteers have participated in several annual observances.
Sidden remembers the old days at Smithey's in SpartaCan you remember when lamp oil was nine cents a gallon and dry kidney beans in red or white could be had for three cents a pound? |
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