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118th Year, 9th Issue Thursday, October 12, 2006 Sparta, North Carolina

Economy continues to improve in WNC

Western North Carolina's economy posted positive gains in August, growing .2 percent for the second consecutive month, and seems poised to finish the year strong, according to the Western North Carolina Economic Index and Report.

Two structure fires reported

A family of three was left homeless after an Oct. 4 fire that began in a bedroom destroyed a mobile home on Mandy's Way in the Glade Creek Fire District.

Reality Check


Town gets look at water rate hikes after river project

A rate increase on water is expected to come to pass in Sparta and Independence, Va. in connection with the creation of the Virginia- North Carolina Water Authority.

Billings responds to lawsuit

A request has been made to calendar non-jury matters in the case of the children of the late Susan Mimbs Billings versus Thomas Billings.

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A Fond Farewell

Patrick Woodie received a public send-off as director of New River Community Partners (NRCP) and was honored for his other roles in Alleghany County last Friday.

Channel 50 staff plan options for the future

Over the last two to three years, Channel 50 has expanded what it offers to the community.

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