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119th Year, 27th Issue
February 14, 2008
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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

High winds Sunday down trees, contribute to fires

At least three fires were sparked by trees falling on electric power lines on Sunday.

Three-time State Champions

The Alleghany High School wrestling team celebrates after winning its third straight 1-A state dual championship last Saturday at Robbinsville High School.

Clarification

A story in the Jan. 31 edition stated that the value of property transferred in the county decreased in 2007. As a point of clarification, in general, individual property prices have not decreased overall, but the number of sales countywide did decrease in 2007.

School calendar unveiled

Alleghany County School students will begin the 2008-09 school year on Aug. 6, 2008, with the last day of school tentatively set for May 22.

Ross is new tobacco prevention coordinator

Jeff Ross, a native of Galax, Va., began his newest job as the tobacco prevention coordinator for Alleghany County Schools in November 2007.

Heart Auction to begin

The 41st Annual WCOK Heart Fund Auction will begin this weekend.

Former town councilman, Sparta fire chief dies

Former town councilman and Sparta fire chief Clarence John "C.J." Hendrix died Feb. 10 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center at the age of 89.

 

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