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Press Release - Public Forum on Wind Energy Held in Mitchell County

Bare found guilty of first-degree murder

Billy Joe Bare, 27, was found guilty Aug. 10 of first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison in Alleghany County Superior Court with Judge A. Moses Massey presiding.

Junkyard has vested rights, says commission

The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners agreed that Old Quarry Scrap and Auto Salvage has vested rights to operate at its meeting on Aug. 6.

Town OKs skaters' park plan

Sparta Town Council agreed Aug. 7 to allow planning to proceed towards a skate park being constructed at Crouse Park.

4-H Horse Show held at fairgrounds

Over 20 riders competed in the 4-H Open Youth Horse Show last Friday night at the Alleghany County Fairgrounds.

Abreena Tompkins acquires her doctorate after 19 years of toil

Family was always first priority for Abreena Tompkins. That is why she first decided to become a full-time mom, then later realized that in order to better support her family she would have to make a change in her own life.

 

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