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115th Year, 52nd Issue Thursday, August 5, 2004 Sparta, North Carolina

Schedule for work on Administration Building, Courthouse released

The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners approved a construction timeline for renovations on the Alleghany County Courthouse and on a new county office complex.

Tax-free weekend begins on Friday

North Carolina will celebrate its third Sales Tax Holiday beginning Friday, Aug. 6 and ending Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004.

WNC Index continues to increase

Despite a decline in employment, Western North Carolina’s economy grew 0.2 percent to 109.1 in May, according to the Western North Carolina Economic Index and Report.

Reality Check
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About 200 attend first Doughton Day

When family members of the late Congressman Bob Doughton were asked to describe him, one phrase seemed to stand out more than others: hard-working.

Regional travel survey being distributed here

The Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce is distributing surveys to visitors in an effort to help improve the understanding of the tourists who come to the region.

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Schools will open today countywide

Doors to all four of Alleghany County’s schools will open for more than 1,600 students on Aug. 5.

Sparta PD completes its move

The Sparta Police Department completed its move from the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) on Grayson Street to the Sparta Town Hall on Main Street last week.

New AHS principal has high hopes for students

Alleghany High School Principal Judd Starling has dusted off his pompoms and is ready to cheer the students on.


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