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Obituaries Rack Locations Subscriptions Advertising Local Links Submit News Contact Us Home Virginia/Carolina water authority moves closer to goal The Virginia-North Carolina Water Authority recently received $2.5 million in grant funds from the Virginia Tobacco Commission. Veterans honored at schools In recognition of the countless veterans who have served this country, two Alleghany County Schools recently held celebrations at their prospective schools. Schools prepare for next steps in getting ready for referendum During the board's monthly meeting, Superintendent Jeff Cox spoke to the members of the Alleghany County Board of Education of the next step as the board takes the middle school issue toward a March 2008 referendum. Memorial service for Shatley is Nov. 17 Local residents are invited to join a memorial service for the late Timothy "Tim" Shatley on Nov. 17 on the N.C. 16 bridge over New River near Jefferson beginning around dusk (about 6 p.m.). Holiday schedules; parade plans set Several office closings are scheduled next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Several office closings are scheduled next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Alleghany man retires from Wilkes post office A familiar face on the staff at the North Wilkesboro Post Office is now gone as John Wyatt began his retirement. Email The Alleghany News Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County

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