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113th Year, 18th Issue Thursday, December 13, 2001 Sparta, North Carolina

Sheriff's department reports second armed robbery in county

The Alleghany County Sheriff's Department reported an armed robbery in Laurel Springs last Monday which may be connected to another armed robbery there about two weeks ago.

Red Cross still needs donations

American Red Cross officials stress that organization's ongoing need for donations of blood and money.

Reality Check

Backwoods Beat


School board contemplates Commandments

The Alleghany County Board of Education last week discussed a document more than 3,000 years old: the 10 Commandments, as well as the implications of displaying that passage of the Bible at school.

Commissioners reappoint leaders

The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners agreed unanimously to re-appoint Ken Richardson as chairman and Eldon Edwards as vice-chair.

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Community Technology Learning Center visitations continue to increase steadily

Sitting in a quiet room filled with computers, Community Technology Learning Center (CTLC) Program Director Dawn Villarruel discussed the program's offerings soon after opening.

Town code violators can pre-pay

The Sparta Town Council last week voted to set $25 as the fine for misdemeanor violations of town ordinances for those who choose to plead guilty and waive their court appearance.

Public singing at Brush Creek Hall has a long history

Editor's Note: The following was submitted by Ed Adams on behalf of the Highland Camerata, which recently acquired a new home just over the state line in Grayson County, Va. Nearly half of the camerata's members are from Alleghany County.

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