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118th Year, 25th Issue Thursday, February 1, 2007 Sparta, North Carolina

Cora to dissolve charity, retire from full-time ministry

After decades of serving the community, Cora Neville, the namesake and director of Cora's Charities, has chosen to retire, which will ultimately result in the dissolution of the long-running charity.

Water project discussed at town and county joint meeting

Construction on the Virginia-North Carolina Water Authority facility is expected to begin either in late 2008 or early 2009, Bobby Lane with Lane Engineering reported during a Jan. 29 joint meeting of the Alleghany County Board of Commissioners and the Sparta Town Council.

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Scouting program plans food drive

Local Cub and Boy Scouts will be taking part in a national program to gather food during the Scouting for Food Program in the first two weekends in February.

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Farmer's Market meeting planned

A meeting slated to help revitalize the Alleghany Farmers Market is planned on Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the County Office Building at 90 S. Main St.

Land transfers increase for fifth straight year

The value of property transferred in Alleghany County increased in 2006, according to information provided by the Alleghany Register of Deeds Office.

Heart Auction donations are sought

Donations are being sought for the 40th annual WCOK (1060 AM) Heart Fund Auction, scheduled for Feb. 17 and Feb. 24.
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