| 113th Year, 48th Issue | Thursday, July 11, 2002 | Sparta, North Carolina |
Despite much-debated beginning, subdivision rules take effect MondayDespite a much-debated beginning, Alleghany County's subdivision ordinance will take effect on Monday as the grace period for land divisions ends without fanfare.
Fourth of July holiday celebrated in countyBeautiful blue skies, pleasant temperatures and a distinctly patriotic theme greeted a sizable crowd for the Fourth of July Parade.Reality CheckBackwoods BeatThe Mushroom Chronicles |
Shortfall leads to FRC closeIn a move described as a temporary hiatus, the Alleghany County Family Resource Center has closed for this month.Board of Education agrees on interim budget with cutsThe Alleghany County Board of Education passed an interim budget for the school system on a 3-0 vote on June 27.Email The Alleghany News |
Rain helps ease tight water supplyRain during the last two weeks likely helped avert the implementation of voluntary water conservation measures in Sparta.Regional library cuts jobsWith proposed cuts in state funding, the Northwest Regional Library Board has cut two positions.
Wills recalls service to country"I always wanted to be a nurse," said Wanda Reeves Wills, who was born and raised in Sparta. She trained at Sinai General Hospital in Baltimore, Md., then joined the staff there. |
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