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119th Year, 31st Issue	March 13, 2008	Sparta, NC

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

School bond is defeated decisively

A measure to pass a $7.5 million bond for the construction of a middle school and other school needs failed Tuesday by a wide margin, preliminary vote totals released by the Alleghany Board of Elections showed.

Overseer hired for gym work

J. Daniel Pardue was recently awarded construction management contracts for remodeling of the Piney Creek School gym.

Brooks murder conviction upheld

The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently upheld the first-degree murder conviction of an Alleghany man who was charged with killing his son in 2005.

Request to change Bible policy made

Tommy Hester addressed the Alleghany Board of Education at its March 5 meeting over the fact that Bibles given to fifth grade students in years past are no longer distributed.

Equestrian nonprofit aids those with disabilities

Volunteers are needed to work with Alleghany Trail Blazers Inc., a nonprofit organization that uses horses for therapy.

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