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118th Year, 30th Issue Thursday, March 8, 2007 Sparta, North Carolina

County approves planning board ordinance, names members

The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a planning board ordinance and a slate of candidates for positions on the board Monday night.

Theft ring targeting stores is discovered

An improvised store at a private residence on old N.C. 18 in Wilkesboro, completely stocked with stolen merchandise, was discovered as part of an investigation that began in Alleghany County

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Schools show well in cohort grad rates

Alleghany County Schools reports one of the highest cohort graduation rates, 82.2 percent, when compared to the most of the surrounding areas.

Glade students celebrate Seuss

Students at Glade Creek School celebrated the birthday of Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel March 2 with different festivities, including a visit from the Cat in the Hat himself

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Principal of the year plans to retire in '07

After 31 years in education, Sparta School Principal Susan Murphy has served public schools in many ways.

IDA Program has first success stories

Alleghany residents Charlene Brewer and Chris Brady are now first- time home owners, thanks, in part, to assistance provided through the Success Highway Individual Development Account (IDA) program and its coordinator, Bud Hill.

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