Sales of Alleghany County land showed continued growth last year — with an 11.3 percent increase in value of land sold — while construction of houses saw a slight rebound.
The mood was upbeat as local residents had the opportunity last week to meet a Martin Marietta corporate official and to have their say about the company's plans to occupy the former Bristol Compressors building.
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Despite an earlier opinion to the contrary, County Attorney Ed Woltz wrote Jan. 24 that Alleghany County can not purchase oil from Hometown Fuel due to a potential conflict of interest.
Two N.C. Department of Revenue agents who last fall lost a malicious prosecution lawsuit lost another round last week, as a judge denied their motion for a stay of the ruling against them.
Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County
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After 28 years in a busy urban-area practice, Dr. Mark Lotspeich is enjoying his role as Alleghany County's newest veterinarian.
A spoof of a female beauty pageant, dubbed the "All Male Revue," will be held Feb. 8 at the Sparta Elementary School Auditorium.
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