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October 25, 2007
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Reality Check

I finally got a free day and enough motivation to head back into my building for a little work and organization. ....Read More


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

Motorcyclist killed in wreck on N.C. 18 South

A 62-year-old Clemmons man lost his life in a motorcycle accident Oct. 21 at 12:40 p.m. on N.C. 18 about seven miles south of Sparta, according to a report filed by Trooper S.L. Roten of the N.C. Highway Patrol.

Planners discuss land rules

Dan Abernathy addressed the Alleghany County Board of Commission Monday, discussing ordinances and presenting the planning board priorities, in search for direction from the commission.

Halloween activities heralded

With the bewitching time of Halloween upon us, several festivities— beginning Friday evening and running through the first days of November—are scheduled to celebrate the fall holiday.

Rainbow of Hope Cancer Support Group celebrates its fifth anniversary

Learning that an individual has cancer is a difficult thing to hear, much less mentally process. In 2002, a group of people in the county battling the disease came together and began gathering in Sparta Restaurant each month.

Attendance is up for Hillbilly Show, organizer says

Attendance at the annual Hillbilly Comedy and Variety Show held Oct. 20 exceeded that of last year's, according to Organizer Agnes Joines with the Alleghany Planning Committee.

 

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