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119th Year, 5th Issue	September 13, 2007	Sparta, NC

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

Town Council opts against mandatory water restrictions

Despite the drought conditions recently being experienced in Alleghany and surrounding areas and states, it is not anticipated that residents of Sparta will be placed under any mandated restrictions.

Alternative feeds discussed by Ag. Commissioner Troxler

About 100 farmers from Alleghany and other counties in the region gathered at the Upper Mountain Research Station in Laurel Springs Sept. 5.

SAT scores improve in Alleghany

Alleghany County students' performance on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) improved slightly when compared to last year's results.

Arrest made after chase on Parkway

A motorcyclist was still in custody Tuesday after taking authorities on a dangerous chase across several miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway beginning at 2:45 p.m. on Sept. 9.

Heritage Festival is planned Sept. 22

The annual Mountain Heritage Festival is planned for Sept. 22 in downtown Sparta.

Board of Education's middle school push continues

Board of Education Member Mitch Franklin presented his rendering of single-floor plan proposal for a potential middle school during a Sept. 5 meeting of the board of education.

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