Alleghany News Online

114th Year, 19th Issue

Thursday, December 19, 2002

Sparta, North Carolina

There is still time, says USPS

Procrastinators and last-minute mailers can still get holiday mail to their loved ones in time — if they act quickly.

Schools celebrate ABC honors

Glade Creek and Piney Creek elementary schools celebrated their School of Excellence awards last week with music and presentations.

Reality Check
Backwoods Beat
The Mushroom Chronicles

Hillclimb could give economic benefits

Racing fans and sports car enthusiasts: Get ready to strap yourselves in.

Angelou visits region to research economy

Representatives of Angelou-Economics made their first visit to Alleghany and seven other northwestern North Carolina counties last week.

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Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County

Bill offers historical designation

A bill now pending in Congress may help boost the local and regional economy — particularly the tourism and cultural sectors — while protecting natural resources.

Nativity Scenes

In the photo at right, Nina Jewell and Brett Goodwin of Osborne Memorial Baptist Church depict Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem.

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