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117th Year, 40th Issue Thursday, May 11, 2006 Sparta, North Carolina

Decomposing body found in brushy area near home off N.C. 18 south

The decomposing body of an unidentified male was found in a brushy area near a rental home on Chevy Lane off N.C. 18 South over the weekend and authorities are not sure what may have happened to the man.

Town hears pedestrian plan update

Phil Trew with Region D Council of Governments updated council members on the Sparta Pedestrian Transportation Plan during the May 2 meeting of the Sparta Town Council.

Former councilman Irwin dies

Former Sparta Town Councilman George Mack Irwin died Sunday, May 7, at Sardis Oaks Nursing Home in Charlotte.

Reality Check


Reeves takes helm at Glade Valley Post Office

With the support of friends made during her time in post offices in Alleghany and surrounding counties, Kim Reeves took the position of postmaster at the Glade Valley Office in mid-April.

Financing of school work to be discussed May 23 in Raleigh

During a joint meeting of the Alleghany County Commission and Alleghany Board of Education, the commissioners opted to table further discussions on potential middle school options until their scheduled May 15 meeting.

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JAM-ming Out

Students in the JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians) program held a special performance at Floyd and Sarah Ellen Gambill Crouse Park in Sparta on Saturday during a daycamp event.

Republican runoff election is May 30

Republican Candidate William "Bill" Caudill has called for a runoff election after he came within 5 percent of nearest challenger Sandy Carter Herndon.
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