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119th Year, 23rd Issue	January 17, 2008	Sparta, NC

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

Economy remains weak

Employment in Western North Carolina remained below historic figures at the end of the year.

Drug effort nets 14 arrests here

Sheriff David Edwards announced last week that his department finished up an undercover operation that s netted 14 people facing 41 charges.

N.C. Secretary of State Marshall speaks at the Wellness Center

North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall paid a visit to Alleghany County on Jan. 11.

Chamber calendar forum is deemed successful

Individuals interested in learning about events slated to occur in Alleghany during 2008 can get help from the Chamber of Commerce.

Tompkins reflects on 30-year career

Should an individual be asked to summarize Mike Tompkins—the son of Leo and Eula Mae Tompkins—in a single word, those who know him well may say that word is "accomplished."

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