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114th Year, 12th Issue Thursday, October 31, 2002 Sparta, North Carolina

Alleghany's local spending on schools is rated 91st in state

Alleghany County again received a low ranking for spending on public schools relative to financial resources, according to a recent statewide study.

Voters will head to polls Nov. 5

Voters will have a number of choices on the ballot this Tuesday, including a number of local races.

Reality Check
Backwoods Beat
The Mushroom Chronicles


Flood ordinance proposal detailed

A proposal for a floodplain ordinance was presented to the Alleghany County Board of Commissioners at its Oct. 21 meeting.

Six more charges to be served in Edwards case

Six additional charges will be filed in a case involving the alleged misappropriation of funds raised for charity.

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Weddens enjoy country life

Jay and Marie Wedden did not intend to open a bed-&-breakfast when they first moved to Alleghany from Miami, Fla. two years ago.

School enrollment on the rise

Official enrollment for the Alleghany school system has increased by 3.5 percent over last year.
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