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113th Year, 21st Issue Thursday, January 3, 2002 Sparta, North Carolina

Halsey suit has mediator

Parties in the Barbara G. Halsey versus Alleghany County Board of Education lawsuit have agreed on the choice of a mediator for a court-ordered settlement conference.

Schools work with ‘Friends Feeding Friends'

Pupils at Sparta Elementary School gave from their hearts as well as their cupboards.

Reality Check

Backwoods Beat


Former local dies in Wilkes fire

A fire that started about 4:25 a.m. Dec. 26 at Wilkes Towers on Main Street, North Wilkesboro, left a woman dead and two firefighters injured.

Contractors decide who foots gym bill

While some of the details regarding payment are still to be worked out, school officials are adamant about replacing the new gymnasium floor at Alleghany High School and hopeful that work can begin immediately after the weekend of Feb. 15-17.

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Roof blaze damages Mahogany Rock home

An early-morning house fire Dec. 28 did not result in any injuries but damaged the two roofs on a residence in the Pine Swamp community.

Robinson chosen as the Rural Internet Access Authority's ‘e-champion'

The N.C. Rural Internet Access Authority (RIAA) has announced Chris Robinson is Alleghany County's "e-champion."

A look back at the year 2001

Alleghany County has faced a number of trials this year, from a near-record unemployment rate early in the year to continued job loss announcements by major industries — including the county's top employer.

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