Reynolds' lawsuits focus on three defendants; others dropped With one of the two Reynolds wrongful-death lawsuits scheduled for trial next month, the other one now has only one defendant. Fire damages Fox Ridge home Fire destroyed an older house on Fox Ridge Road Sept. 19, as personnel from a majority of the county's departments spent six hours battling the blaze. Reality Check Waterfall Road The Mushroom Chronicles

Angelou meeting is Oct. 2 AngelouEconomics will be making a special return trip to Alleghany County the evening of Oct. 2. Festival and mower race are Saturday Two popular local events are scheduled this weekend in Sparta — the Mountain Heritage Festival and a fall lawnmower race are planned. Email The Alleghany News Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County

Reeves unable to perform at final homecoming show The 10th annual Del Reeves Homecoming Show played to two nearly-full houses of receptive fans last Saturday at the Sparta School auditorium. Glade Valley School sees changes from 50s to 70s Editor's Note: The following is the second article in a three-part series on Glade Valley School. Fortis Suit May Go To Federal Court Fortis Benefits Insurance Company, a Missouri-based firm, is suing the bank over its handling of checks deposited by the late Loyd Toliver.

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