| 116th Year, 6th Issue | Thursday, September 16, 2004 | Sparta, North Carolina |
Area likely to be impacted by remnants of Hurricane IvanWhile many uncertainties remain about Hurricane Ivan as of presstime Tuesday, one thing is for sure: Alleghany County will be impacted by the storm.
Frances soaks AlleghanyClose to eight inches of rain soaked the area on Sept. 7 and Sept. 8, leaving the several low-lying areas flooded and closing 12 roads — three until further notice — as the remnants of Hurricane Frances passed through Alleghany.
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Town and Miles negotiate property swap; move will help enlarge parkThe town has plans of adding to Crouse Park upon the completion of a transfer of property between the town and D.W. and Barbara Miles of Miles Companies.
Homecoming QueenHomecoming queen Erin Holcomb takes a lap around Woodruff Field after being crowned Alleghany High School’s 2004 Homecoming Queen.Email The Alleghany News |
Shipmates ReunitedThe Ship’s Wheel served as a serendipitous meeting place for World War II veterans Sparta resident Bowie Church and his former U.S.S. Halloran Destroyer Escort-305 shipmate French Rose on Aug. 6. |
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