New postal rates go into effect on Monday, May 14, including a two- cent increase in price for a first-class mail stamp.
The members of the Alleghany County Board of Education voted 4-1 to accept the school assignment policy, with the provision that before and after school programs be in place at all three elementary schools.
The Blue Ridge Mountain Fair is returning to Crouse Park in Sparta this July, and organizers are taking applications now from groups and individuals who want to sell arts, crafts and food.
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Members of the Alleghany County Commission and the Sparta Town Council were provided with an update on the Sparta Retail Strategy at the meeting on April 30.
Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County
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Sparta School's Cindy Atwood was named Teacher of the Year for Alleghany County Schools.
The annual Farm Animal Day hosted by Alleghany Cooperative Extension on May 4 and featured stations concerning dairy, goats, sheep, beef, horse, animal by products and feeds.
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