A 'teapot museum' is the focus of an economic development effort at the former Smithey's Building on Main Street in Sparta.
The Alleghany County Board of Education last week grappled with what to do about increased enrollment at Sparta School, particularly the record-setting number of kindergartners coming in this week.
The Sparta Town Council last week adopted a new parking ordinance for downtown streets.
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A man convicted of second-degree murder is scheduled for parole in September, according to information provided by the N.C. Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission.
Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County
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The CarQuest Mowdown fall lawnmower race was held last Saturday night at the Justice Carlisle Higgins Agricultural Fairgrounds in Sparta, despite weather that threatened to postpone the event.
"This is the first time I've ever lived in the country," said Dr. Lori Pearlman, Twin Oaks Veterinary Hospital's new veterinarian.
Correction
A newspaper article in last week's edition had an incorrect figure
concerning the purchase of a piece of property. The Alleghany Fairgrounds Inc. board agreed to pay $182,000 for the Max Armentrout property, not $250,000 as was reported.
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