Despite cool, rainy weather, about 3,303 people cast ballots in the general election by Nov. 7. On Election Day, a total of about 1,800 cast ballots, while about 1,500 participated in early voting, unofficial vote totals show.
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The members of the Alleghany County Board of Education discussed plans of the future of a potential middle school in the county, one of them being going forward with plans of a spring bond referendum, if the Alleghany County Board of Commission sees fit to seek a bond for the school project.
Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County
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A rate increase on water could run as little as $2.38 and as much as $3.09 per 1,000 gallons depending on the amount of funds attained in connection with the Virginia-North Carolina Water Authority.
In the 1940s, the country was being affected left and right with the changes that were being brought about by World War II. Hailing from Alleghany County where there were few job opportunities, Sparta resident Sgt. Willard "Clay" Nichols opted to join the military.
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