Two men awaiting trial in Alleghany County overpowered a jailer, took his keys and escaped from custody Sunday night at around 10 p.m.
A tragic accident Friday evening in Ennice claimed the life of a life-long farmer.
Although the Town taxes will not be increased this fiscal year, the proposed budget of $2,002,731 shows a $27,325 increase over the current budget of $1,975,406.
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Several events are planned this weekend in Sparta, including a street dance, the annual Relay for Life and an Alleghany Mower Racing Association (AMRA) lawnmower race benefitting the Sparta-Alleghany Volunteer Fire Department.
Family Fun-Family Fun Day was held Sunday at Trojan Village Shopping Center as part of the June Jamboree festivities.
Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County
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With the purchase of available land in Piney Creek, Blanche and former Alleghany Sheriff Dent Pugh returned from Winston-Salem to Alleghany and opened a grocery store in January 1967.
Sen. Don East (R-Surry County) has offered his help in keeping Alleghany County's license agency intact, county officials said at the Alleghany County Commissioners' June 4 meeting.
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