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114th Year, 52nd Issue Thursday, August 7, 2003 Sparta, North Carolina

Four vying for seats on council

Four candidates will vie for three available seats on the Sparta Town Council in the Nov. 4 municipal election.

AMH will celebrate expansion next week

Alleghany Memorial Hospital will celebrate the completion of its new wing next week.

Former Alleghanian killed in Kentucky

Paducah, Ky. - A former resident of Alleghany County died of multiple stab wounds at a Kentucky campground after an apparent altercation Sunday, Aug. 3.

Reality Check
Waterfall Road
The Mushroom Chronicles


Recreation plan could combine organizations

The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners is considering a plan to create a new recreation department, which could encompass oversight of the county's recreation needs.

County funds purchase of property

The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners agreed Monday night, on a 3-2 split vote, to fund $107,025 to help pay for the 10 acre Max Armentrout house and property.

Superior Court session may include Edwards murder trial

Next week's session of Alleghany County Criminal Superior Court could include a murder trial.

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Brinegar Days

Ranger Will Foster of the National Park Service demonstrates use of a shaving horse last Saturday during the 17th annual "Brinegar Days" festival.

AngelouEconomics to return to Alleghany County on Aug. 14

Which target industries should Alleghany County pursue in trying to improve its economy and what areas of the country can Alleghany compare itself to?

McCann to retire after nearly 35 years with DOT

After serving the N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT) for nearly 35 years, 11th Division Engineer Carl McCann will retire Sept. 1.
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