The Western North Carolina region has lost about 12,000 jobs since January with 2,700 of those losses occurring in October.
A public hearing has been scheduled for Jan. 6, 2009 to address questions and concerns about the closure of Charles Street to through-traffic.
A request to have four signs in town to recognize the late Del Reeves, who was a member of the Grand Ole Opry for more than 40 years, will be taken to the planning board.
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This past weekend marked the county's annual Choose and Cut event, giving individuals the opportunity to select the "perfect tree" and find a variety of items available at craft fairs, held in Sparta and Glade Valley.
At the age of 21, Alleghany native Charlie Cothren has served our country for two years in the Army, including a recent tour in Iraq.
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