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120th Year, 6th Issue	September 18, 2008	Sparta, NC

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Graduation rate nets accolades

As the result of recently attaining an 81.6 percent graduation rate, Alleghany County Schools was among the top 10 school systems recognized Sept. 8 by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) in Raleigh.

Food Closet opens on Womble St.

The Solid Rock Food Closet cut the ribbon on its new building at 71 Womble St. on Sept. 7.

Absentee ballot mail out under way

While it is still September, voting in the 2008 election has already begun for some in Alleghany County.

Tag Office Opens

The license plate agency officially opened in Sparta Tuesday, offering full vehicle registration and titling services, as well as license plates and registration stickers.

Kids Vote Forum is set Friday

Alleghany Kids Voting Student Advisory Committee will host a federal and state candidate forum on Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at Sparta School.

Miles Job Fund gives first grants

Three Alleghany residents recently shared their business success stories, made possible through the cooperation of the Miles (JOB) Fund and the BRBDC.

Braswell is named new SunBridge administrator

Ararat resident Julie Braswell joined the SunBridge of Alleghany staff in June as its newest administrator.

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