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Obituaries Rack Locations Subscriptions Advertising Local Links Submit News Contact Us Home Town's proposed budget includes tax and fee increases The Town of Sparta's proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year includes increases in both taxes and fees. Getting ready for the 150th About 75 people attended a planning session for the 150th anniversary of the official establishment of Alleghany County. Regional economic decline reported Western North Carolina economic activity, as measured by the Western North Carolina Economic Index, decreased .2 percent in March. Grant proposal would fund new high school Exploration into A $40,000 Learn and Earn planning grant could result in an early college high school here in Alleghany. Town hears beautification proposal from local 4-H Club Members of the Helping Hands 4-H Club proposed a landscaping project for the Crouse House to the Sparta Town Council during its May 6 meeting. Razors EDGE skate park completed Work on the Razors EDGE (Empowering Developmental Growth Experience) Skate Park has been completed and skaters have already begun to try out the new park. Email The Alleghany News Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County

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