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114th Year, 28th Issue Thursday, February 20, 2003 Sparta, North Carolina

Sleet ices roads, DOT out in force

Another round of wintry precipitation — this time mostly in the form of ice rather than snow — resulted in power outages, more closings and delays, and other inconveniences in Alleghany.

State initiates license revocation at Alleghany Assisted Living

A local rest home has been given notice of license revocation by the state, according to documents on file at the Alleghany Department of Social Services.

Reality Check
Backwoods Beat
The Mushroom Chronicles


Heart Auction sets record

Now at the halfway point, the Alleghany Heart Fund Auction has raised $1,500 more than this time last year and is easily on pace to post a record total overall.

Federal act will lead to changes in schools

School officials have begun to brace themselves for the challenge of meeting requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act.

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Police investigate break-in at drug store

The Sparta Police Department is looking for leads after a break-in occurred at Halsey Drug Store over the weekend.

Local residents gather for Black History event

"I feel better; I feel like we're in church," said the Rev. Grace Wilkins during the ninth annual Black History Celebration, held Feb. 13 at the Alleghany County Library.

Winston kickoff event to be hosted by CEDS

Business and community leaders from Alleghany and seven other counties in northwestern North Carolina, along with an economic consultant team from Texas, will next week officially "kick off" their project to develop an economic recovery plan for the region.
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