Alleghany News Online

114th Year, 31st Issue

Thursday, March 13, 2003

Sparta, North Carolina

Council approves trash cans

Changes are coming for garbage day in Sparta.

Truck overturns on U.S. 21 mountain

A Georgia trucker escaped injury when a tractor-trailer hauling tobacco products from Sparta Industries overturned on U.S. 21 South.

Woman sues school system after injury

A local resident is suing the school board over injuries from a fall about three years ago at Alleghany High School.

Reality Check
Backwoods Beat
The Mushroom Chronicles

Chamber nets funds for renovation work

The Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce recently received notification that it had been approved for a $28,775 grant to help finance renovations to the former Town Hall.

Alleghany Board of Education agrees to calendar priorities

Spring officially begins next week, but the possibility of more school closings due to snow or ice still remains.

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Matthews celebrates her 100th birthday

"I don't feel old. Some days I feel bad, but I don't feel old. Everybody has bad days and good days," said Nora Matthews of Sparta.

Schools partner with BDC for technology assistance

The Alleghany County Board of Education voted last week to enter into a contractual partnership with the Blue Ridge Business Development Center (BDC).

Underground Railroad has tour in Sparta

Several local students got a new perspective on the Underground Railroad through an exercise held by the Mountaineer Millennium program.

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