| 113th Year, 24th Issue | Thursday, January 24, 2002 | Sparta, North Carolina |
General public transportation could be just around the corner for countyThe gray vans seen making their way around town serve as a visible reminder that Alleghany in Motion (AIM), the county’s coordinated transportation program, is under way.Halsey's suit drops political retaliationBarbara Halsey has changed the claims in her lawsuit against the Alleghany County Board of Education, according to papers filed last week by her attorney.Reality CheckBackwoods Beat |
Clogged courthouse furnace leads to fire scare SundayThe Sparta/Alleghany Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call at the Alleghany County Courthouse Sunday morning around 9 a.m. to a possible structure fire.
Influenza vaccinations increase, no cases of infection reportedVaccinations for influenza, commonly known as the flu, have increased locally, while the flu was minimal here last year and there have been no confirmed cases so far this season.Email The Alleghany News |
Walker volunteers and ministers in many ways here in AlleghanySparta's Varan Walker has volunteered extensively with youth and others over the last several years.Retirement insurance is discussedThe Alleghany County Board of Commissioners discussed the county's retirement insurance plan at a meeting held Monday at 3:30 p.m. at the County Office Building in Sparta.Birth rates are steady at hospitalThe local birth rate held steady last year at Alleghany Memorial Hospital. |
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