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114th Year, 5th Issue Thursday, September 12, 2002 Sparta, North Carolina

SAT scores edge down in county

North Carolina's average SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) score rose six points from last year, continuing a 12-year trend of steady gains.

Greene responds to suit

Tony Greene, through his attorney, last week filed his response to the Alleghany County Board of Education's lawsuit against him, denying the board's accusations of breach of contract and negligence.

Reality Check
Backwoods Beat
The Mushroom Chronicles


Locals gather for ceremony commemorating Sept. 11

About 300 local citizens gathered at Alleghany High School's Woodruff Field last Sunday for a prayer and remembrance service.

Voter turnout high for primary contest

A surprising 27.7 percent of Alleghany County's registered voters showed up at the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the primary election.

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Sparta seeks water answers on the New

The Sparta Town Council last week agreed to explore the possibility of joining with Independence, Va. to build a water treatment plant near the state line.

JAM nets trio of grants totaling about $16,600

Efforts to find funding to help familiarize Alleghany children with traditional mountain music have borne some fruit.

Derby returns for bang-up fun

A crowd of about 2,300 was in attendance for what was supposed to be the finale of the Alleghany County Agricultural Fair last Saturday night at the Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds.

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