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119th Year, 47th Issue	July 3, 2008	Sparta, NC

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Three treated after Prathers blaze

Three individuals were treated by Alleghany EMS after an electrical problem sparked a structure fire in the Prathers Creek area of Sparta Monday morning.

A busy Independence Day weekend is planned in Alleghany

Weekend festivities will kick off today (Thursday) in preparation for the Fourth of July celebration, marking the culmination of the 50th annual June Jamboree.

Miles couple are Grand Marshals

Since Donald Wayne "D.W." Miles was a young man growing up in the Hooker community, he has had a since of pride about his native county.

County approves budget without a tax increase

A 43 cent tax rate per $100 valuation for the 2008-09 fiscal year remains in place from the previous fiscal year.

Mud Sling draws big crowd

About 2,500 people attended the first Mud Sling held in Alleghany County in about 20 years.

Alleghany County Schools approve interim budget for coming year

The members of the Alleghany County Board of Education, sans board member Faron Atwood, approved an interim budget resolution on June 27 for the 2008-09 fiscal year, which began July 1.

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