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119th Year, 2nd Issue	August 23, 2007	Sparta, NC

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

About 1,600 see derby

Widow Maker, driven by Gary Busic, drove away with the win during the Demolition Derby Saturday night.

Board to move forward with middle school planning

The Alleghany County Board of Education recently learned with the general assembly passing legislation giving counties the option of putting a .4 percent land transfer tax or a .25 cent local sales tax up for a referendum, the reality of a middle school could be realized sooner than earlier anticipated.

Fair events heralded

The 20th annual Alleghany County Agricultural Fair is under way and is set to provide entertainment for the remainder of the week for one and all.

Severe drought conditions reported

Alleghany County and much of the state of North Carolina are currently in a severe drought.

Avoid burning during drought, officials ask

The N.C. Division of Forest Resources is asking people to be careful with fire because the drought has left forests dry and has resulted in an increased number of wildfires this month.

Alleghany County resident authors book of Christmas-themed poetry and stories

A native of Loudon County, Tenn., current Alleghany resident Sam Williams has recently had a book of Christmas poetry published.

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