Area civic groups plan to make the celebration of America's 227th year of Independence a festive one, with fun events tomorrow as well as into the weekend.
The latest in a series of reports by AngelouEconomics depicts Alleghany as a county with a good family environment, low crime rates and strong educational values, but whose roads, arts-cultural climate and community image need improving.
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By the Alleghany County Board of Education's own admission, it held a marathon session this week, with personnel issues dominating both in the public and private portions of the meeting.
Alleghany County led the 25 county region covered under the WNC Economic Index and Report in the percentage of unemployed persons, according to information released last week.
Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County
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Clarence Crouse was recently named the new director of Alleghany Connections.
The fifth-annual Alleghany County Rescue Squad Junior Rodeo helped raise about $3,500 for the local volunteer organization.
More than 300 people attended the third annual Be Happy, Be Healthy Celebration at Sparta United Methodist Church Saturday.
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