A native of neighboring Ashe County, John Blevins said he accepted the position of director of the Alleghany County Department of Social Services in order to return to the mountains, where he and wife Amy were raised.
Superior Court Judge John O. Craig III announced last Friday that he has ruled in favor of Maymead Materials Inc. in a lawsuit over the location of an asphalt plant on N.C. 18 at the site of the former Laurel Springs School.
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Judge Mitch L. McLean of Wilkesboro has been selected by Chief Justice Sarah Parker of the N.C. Supreme Court as chief district court judge for the 23rd Judicial District, which includes Wilkes.
Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County
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The name of the Sparta Lions Club Education Fund was recently changed to honor one of its prominent members, John Woodruff.
Representatives of Pearson Appraisals of Richmond, Va. will be on hand for an informational meeting with the Alleghany County Commission on Jan. 18.
The Alleghany High School Concert Band performed "Sounds of the Season: A Holiday Festival."
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