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115th Year, 41st Issue Thursday, May 20, 2004 Sparta, North Carolina

ASU index improves in March

BOONE—The month of March delivered good economic news for the western counties in the state, according to the Western North Carolina Economic Index and Report.

Band director resigns

With little fanfare, Alleghany High School's band director turned in her resignation recently.

Hearing held on road improvement plan

The North Carolina Department of Transportation and Alleghany County Commission held a joint public hearing on Monday night to discuss a proposed road improvement plan.

Reality Check
Waterfall Road
The Mushroom Chronicles


Man blinded in turkey hunting accident here

A Thomasville man was blinded in a turkey hunting accident on May 8 and his brother was charged with a hunting violation for shooting him, according to N.C. Wildlife Officer Brian Blankenship.

County will set new fees for fairgrounds

The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners agreed by consensus to a fee schedule for non-profit groups that charge gate admission Monday, agreeing to charge 20 percent of any profit as a usage fee.

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Lawnmower race draws 1,600

About 1,600 attended the Carquest Spring Mowdown at the Alleghany County Fairgrounds on last Saturday.

Parking lot thefts probed

After a number of women's pocketbooks and other items were stolen from church parking lots in the Laurel Springs community Sunday, Sheriff Mike Caudill is urging local residents to lock their vehicles.

Blue Ridge Hillclimb attendance is up this year

The Blue Ridge Hillclimb was held Saturday and Sunday and enjoyed improved attendance over the inaugural event.

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