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118th Year, 44th Issue Thursday, June 14, 2007 Sparta, North Carolina

Two Alleghany jail escapees are recaptured in Sparta

Two men awaiting trial in Alleghany County overpowered a jailer, took his keys and escaped from custody Sunday night at around 10 p.m.

Tractor fire claims life in Ennice

A tragic accident Friday evening in Ennice claimed the life of a life-long farmer.

Town budget has no tax increase

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.

Reality Check


Relay for Life, mower race set for weekend

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-Family Fun Day was held Sunday at Trojan Village Shopping Center as part of the June Jamboree festivities.

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Pugh's Grocery closes down in Piney Creek

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.

County looks to Sen. East for license office aid

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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