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116th Year, 21st Issue Thursday, December 30, 2004 Sparta, North Carolina

Two local homes are damaged by fire just before Christmas

One Alleghany County home was damaged and another destroyed by fire last week.

Local woman nets drug-related charges

A Sparta woman was arrested on Dec. 22 and charged with numerous felony drug warrants after what Sparta Police Department detectives are describing as a lengthy undercover operation in town.

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‘Grinch’ strikes charity

A ‘grinch’ or local thieves stole needy children’s Christmas presents, along with clothing and other items outside Cora’s Charities about two weeks prior to Christmas.

Town holds hearings on grants

No public comments were voiced during two brief public hearings held on Dec. 21 at the Sparta Town Hall regarding grants to assist local businesses.

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County approves new director for extension

George Stancil, a long-time North Carolina Cooperative Extension Agent in Wilkes County, was officially approved on Dec. 20 as the new director of the Alleghany County Cooperative Extension.

Carpenter brings deaf students to visit her family’s business

Fifteen years ago, like many children and teens do, Heather Carpenter went to summer camp.


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