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115th Year, 10th Issue Thursday, October 16, 2003 Sparta, North Carolina

Rabies rise reported in Alleghany

Rabies cases are on the rise in Alleghany this year, with three cases in the past two weeks and at least five cases this year so far.

Flu vaccine is available as of Friday

The Alleghany County Health Department will begin offering flu and pneumonia shots this Friday from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Variety show, mower race are Saturday

Actors, singers, dancers, comedians and others will take the stage this Saturday (Oct. 18) for the 11th annual Hillbilly Comedy and Variety Show.

Reality Check
Waterfall Road
The Mushroom Chronicles


Council revisits parking concerns

Town officials last week agreed to some revisions on plans to restrict on-street parking near Alleghany Memorial Hospital.

New town trash cans available

The Town of Sparta has new garbage cans in stock, and town officials are hoping to phase in their use in the town.

Regional economy improves

General economic indicators improved across Western North Carolina in August, but the region's employment situation remains troublesome.

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Fire Parade

Sparta's annual fire parade drew a much smaller than expected crowd, likely due to the inclement weather.

Testimony begins in Reynolds suit

Attorneys began presenting arguments and evidence Tuesday in the Reynolds versus Sawyers and Dickens wrongful-death lawsuit.

Local war hero recalls the past

The word 'hero' is frequently overused, but in Morgan Ray Tompkins' case, it is indeed appropriate.

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