| 115th Year, 27th Issue | Thursday, February 12, 2004 | Sparta, North Carolina |
Primary elections delayedThe North Carolina State Board of Elections decided Monday to delay the state's primary elections until July 20.
Lyon steps down as principalAfter almost 12 years of serving Alleghany High School, and 32 years of serving the Alleghany County schools, Barbara Lyon will retire from the post of AHS' principal at the end of this school year.
Reality Check
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Saturday school possible in countyIt's true that school being in session on Saturday is something that does not occur with much frequency.
Blue Ridge Parkway study places $5 billion per year value on viewsIn dollar terms, the scenic views along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina are worth upwards of $5 billion a year to the visitors who enjoy them.Email The Alleghany News |
Regional economy improvesWestern North Carolina's economy continues to grow at a strong pace, but employment continues to lag regionwide.
Bob Edwards accepts district extension director positionAfter briefly returning to the county in January, Bob Edwards is resigning as director of the Alleghany County Cooperative Extension office.
Sturgills credit good humor for a successful marriageDavid Sturgill says that one of the main things that has kept him and his wife, Marie, together in the more than 60 years that they have been married is humor. |
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