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113th Year, 20th Issue Thursday, December 27, 2001 Sparta, North Carolina

New cabins prove to be very ‘mobile'

Construction workers in Glade Valley are building a product designed for those who want to savor the rustic appeal of a log cabin, but with considerably more convenience than Abraham Lincoln enjoyed.

Huber named BRT's first director

The new director of the Blue Ridge Telecenter (BRT) plans to meet soon with a broad cross-section of county residents, giving and receiving information on how the telecenter can benefit the local economy.

Stone Mountain Park to double campsites

A new campground at Stone Mountain State Park will have the park's first electrical and water hookups for recreational vehicles (RVs) and more than double its existing number of campsites.

Reality Check

Backwoods Beat


Larceny suspects captured

Two people from Marble were arrested over the weekend in relation to an attempted break-in and larceny on U.S. 21 north after a manhunt for one suspect last Saturday night.

Christmas tree pickup planned by town

Crews from the Town of Sparta will help town residents dispose of their Christmas trees as the holiday season concludes.

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Twin Oaks veterinarian dies Dec. 20

Alleghany veterinarian Dr. William ‘Bill' DeBord died unexpectedly last Thursday night.

Miller is named as county's new assistant tax administrator

For Rita B. Miller, becoming Alleghany County's assistant tax administrator has not meant a tremendous change in the duties she was already doing in the tax office.

A Christmas Carol

Members of Piney Creek United Methodist Church sing Christmas carols for Jim and Billie Coman (left in photo) at their home.

Local public library's circulation on the rise

Usage of the Alleghany County Public Library has increased this year, both in number of patrons and circulation volume.
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