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118th Year, 24th Issue Thursday, January 25, 2007 Sparta, North Carolina

Middle school drawings show $7.2 to $10 million proposals

The members of the Alleghany County Board of Education met Monday evening at the central office where they reviewed drawings for a proposed middle school.

Hanes receives honor

R. Philip Hanes recently was honored with the Entrepreneurial American Leadership Award for his lifelong commitment to philanthropy and community development through the arts, according to a news release from Partners for Liveable Communities (PFLC), the group presenting the honor.

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Commission seeks new planning board

The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners agreed unanimously on Jan. 18 to advertise for new planning board members to make up a proposed nine-member board.

Revaluation meeting is held

Representatives of Pearson Appraisals were on hand during a public meeting held on Jan. 18 to address concerns about the county's recent revaluation.

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Former Camp Cheerio worker is new Alleghany 4-H agent

With the new year came a new position for Keith Russell, who began his job as a 4-H extension agent with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Jan. 2.

Several residents ask county to appeal suit

Several Laurel Springs residents affiliated with an effort to stop an asphalt plant from locating in their community urged the county to continue the fight against the plant if it is feasible.
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