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118th Year, 32nd Issue Thursday, March 22, 2007 Sparta, North Carolina

Alternate Prison Site Proposed

This aerial view of an alternate prison site in Grayson County, Va. at the intersection of Cimarron Lane and U.S. 58 was provided by Grayson real estate agent Curtis Harrington.

Boy Scout found unharmed after four-day park search

A massive search concluded Tuesday when a Boy Scout missing since Saturday afternoon in the Basin Creek area of Doughton Park was found safely at around 11 a.m.

Reality Check


Self-defense claimed in slaying of son, Benjamin Hartman

The state began presenting evidence Tuesday morning in the trial of an Ennice man charged in the May 7, 2005 shooting death of his son, whose body was recovered about two weeks later from a trash pit.

Funds not available for middle school, commissioners say

The members of the Alleghany County Commission and the members of the Alleghany County Board of Education met March 14 and parlayed the concept of and the financial means surrounding a potential middle school in the county.

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Gary West plans to retire as principal at Glade Creek School

After 28 years of serving Glade Creek School as a teacher, coach and administrator, Principal Gary West, 51, has opted to retire following the close of the current school year.

Woodruff to retire from board

John Woodruff, long time director of Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation and president since 2002, is retiring from the board of directors effective June 9.

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