| 114th Year, 7th Issue | Thursday, September 26, 2002 | Sparta, North Carolina |
County plans to finance portion of BRBDC costAlleghany County is seeking financing to pay for a portion of the cost of the Blue Ridge Business Development Center (BRBDC).
Friends of the Library may open used bookstore to raise moneyAlleghany County may see a used bookstore open here sometime soon.Reality Check
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Infant mortality rate remains low in countyThe state's infant mortality rate dropped to a new all-time low last year, according to figures released by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).Fall leaf forecast? Look for great colorExperts agree that recent dry conditions across the state will affect this year's fall color, but not in an adverse way.
Homecoming attended by about 1,400About 1,400 people were on hand Saturday in Sparta to witness the ninth-annual Del Reeves Homecoming Show.Email The Alleghany News |
Wright is Partnership's official executive chiefThe Alleghany Partnership for Children (PFC) has named Ellen Wright as its new permanent executive director.Downtown will not get ‘ped heads'Although recently upgraded, the junction of Main Street and Whitehead Street (U.S. 21/N.C. 18) will probably not become the corner of "WALK" and "DON'T WALK."Heritage Festival is SaturdayThe Mountain Heritage Festival is scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 28, in downtown Sparta. |
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