| 115th Year, 17th Issue | Thursday, December 4th, 2003 | Sparta, North Carolina |
Alleghany County again gets low marks for supporting schoolsA recent statewide study again gave Alleghany County a low ranking for spending efforts on public schools.Choose and cut events set Dec. 6Local tree growers are gearing up for the annual Choose and Cut Day event, which is scheduled for Dec. 6.Reality Check
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Parade endures frigid SaturdayWith icy roads, high winds and frigid temperatures to deal with, getting the annual Christmas parade off the ground was more difficult than usual this year.Email The Alleghany News
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Woodie lands seat on Heritage area boardGovernor Mike Easley has appointed Scottville resident Patrick Woodie to the Blue Ridge Heritage Area Management Entity Board.
Deerwood Park hosts commercial shootFor just a few hours, Piney Creek's Deerwood Park recently let go of its secluded, tranquil mountain atmosphere and opened its doors to the world of commercial advertising.Congressman Ballenger announces retirementWashington, D.C. — After 38 years of public service in local, state, and federal government, Congressman Cass Ballenger announced this morning on WHKY-AM in Hickory that he will not seek reelection to a 10th term. |
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