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119th Year, 30th Issue	March 6, 2008	Sparta, NC

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

Commissioners approve non-smoking policy for buildings

The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday night to make all county facilities smoke-free, with the exception of the prisoner area at the county jail.

Van Rams ABC Store

A Sparta woman was facing driving while impaired and other charges after the 1985 Chevrolet van she was driving struck another vehicle and rammed the outside wall of the Sparta ABC Store.

School bond vote is set for this Tuesday

March 11 will mark the end of a campaign by local schools to issue $7.5 million in bonds to fund the construction of a new Middle School in Alleghany County.

Candidates file before deadline

Filing ended last Friday for local political office, but not before several more local candidates threw their hats in the ring.

Miles celebrates 45 years of service to pipe factory

For the last 45 years, Alleghany native George Miles has greeted the day, and his co-workers, with a smile and positive attitude.

Coman nets statewide accolade

A Piney Creek man was named "Conservationist of the Year" during the 2007 Governor's Conservation Achievement Awards ceremony at Research Triangle Park near Raleigh on Feb. 23.

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