| 118th Year, 11th Issue | Thursday, October 26, 2006 | Sparta, North Carolina |
Lyall sentenced to 10 years in jail; maintains innocenceSTATESVILLE - A judge in U.S. District Court handed former Alleghany Sheriff's Department Det. Ricky James Lyall to a total of more than 10 years in prison early Tuesday afternoon.Halloween events are plannedAs children dress to impress or scare Oct. 31 as they visit local businesses and homes in search for treats, parents are reminded there are several 'safe' venues for youngsters to attain the sweets on Oct. 27 and Oct. 31.
Reality Check
|
Searchers seek man in New RiverINDEPENDENCE, Va. - A minor league baseball pitcher with Wilkes County, N.C. ties remains missing after his canoe overturned in the New River about 12:30 p.m. Saturday.Email The Alleghany News |
Revolutionary war veteran's grave markedA Revolutionary War veteran who lived from 1760 until 1863 was honored with a new grave marker during a ceremony on Saturday.
Hillbilly Show draws more than 700Attendance was up this year for the annual Hillbilly Comedy and Variety Show, said organizer Agnes Joines of the Alleghany Planning Committee. |
Get the whole story - read this week's edition of The Alleghany News!
| All the information, including private logos, on the site are the sole property of The Alleghany News Publishing Co. Inc and may not be used without written permission. | ||
Member   |
Published Weekly at 20 S. Main St., Sparta NC 28675 by Alleghany News Publishing Co., Inc. Periodicals postage paid in Sparta, NC 28675. Postmaster send address changes to: The Alleghany News, P.O. Box 8, Sparta NC 28675. Annual Subscription rates: Alleghany and Grayson counties $17; all others in U.S. $18. Phone: (336) 372-8999; email: subscriptions@alleghanynews.com | |