| 118th Year, 44th Issue | Thursday, June 14, 2007 | Sparta, North Carolina |
Two Alleghany jail escapees are recaptured in SpartaTwo 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 EnniceA tragic accident Friday evening in Ennice claimed the life of a life-long farmer.Town budget has no tax increaseAlthough 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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Relay for Life, mower race set for weekendSeveral 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 FunFamily Fun-Family Fun Day was held Sunday at Trojan Village Shopping Center as part of the June Jamboree festivities.Email The Alleghany Newsinformed people have read the Alleghany News Online... Shouldn't you? --> |
Pugh's Grocery closes down in Piney CreekWith 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 aidSen. 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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