A Sparta woman was arrested Monday on 13 charges of obtaining property by false pretenses after allegedly utilizing a fundraising scam to raise money for her own personal use.
The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners Monday approved instituting a new one-half cent sales tax, effective on Dec. 1 of this year.
A former Sparta Police Department officer was charged in a shooting incident at 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 15, according to a warrant filed by Deputy Bryan Maines.
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A variety of Halloween-related events are coming up in Alleghany County. At least two local churches are sponsoring "Hallelujah Night" events, slated as a Christian alternative to Halloween.
With the general election on Nov. 5 fast approaching and absentee voting well under way here.
About 40 members and guests of the Wilkes-Alleghany-Ashe Counties Carolina Club gathered last week for a dinner meeting at Olde Beau Golf Club in Roaring Gap.
Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County
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Whether measured in attendance, audience enjoyment or money raised, the 10th annual Hillbilly Comedy and Variety Show last Saturday was a big success.
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) team will soon choose an economic consultant to lead the planning and implementation of a $400,000 economic recovery project.
Jana Wyatt receives the homecoming crown from Heather Williams, last year's queen.
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