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114th Year, 8th Issue Thursday, October 3, 2002 Sparta, North Carolina

Bristol responds to suit filed by locals

Bristol Compressors' parent company, York International filed a response on Sept. 23 to a lawsuit filed against it.

Building draws interest, no takers so far

Officials trying to market the former Bristol Compressors building have hosted some lookers, but so far no takers.

Jobless rate jumps 2.4 percent

Aleghany County earned a dubious honor in August — the county had the largest unemployment rate increase in the state.

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Backwoods Beat
The Mushroom Chronicles


Big Sweep helps clean 60 miles

More than 60 miles of New River watershed in North Carolina were ‘swept clean' on Sept. 21 by in excess of 250 volunteers assisting with the N.C. Big Sweep.

West Nile Virus? Utilize home mosquito controls

While concerns about West Nile Virus abound, local health officials say that the focus should be on eliminating mosquito habitat.

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More than 4,000 attend festival

On the first Saturday of autumn, downtown Sparta was filled with the enticing smells of various kinds of foods, the sounds of lively music of diverse origins, dancing, and wares available from numerous artisans.

FRC to re-open doors this coming Monday

The Alleghany County Family Resource Center (FRC) will re-open next week, resuming its two largest programs.

Sparta Roller Rink's new owner has an interesting background

"I love skating; it's my life; it's part of me," said Barbara Aultman. The new owner of Sparta Roller Rink in the Trojan Village Shopping Center, Aultman re-opened that facility Aug. 17.
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