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Obituaries Rack Locations Subscriptions Advertising Local Links Submit News Contact Us Home Alleghany Schools' ‘report cards' are issued Schools in Alleghany County faired well, according to information found in report cards that were released Jan. 29 by the Department of Public Instruction. WNC index indicates decline Western North Carolina's economic activity, as measured by the Western North Carolina Economic Index, continued its decline in November 2008. Hernandez murder trial set Monday The trial of Enrique Hernandez is set to be heard in Alleghany Court beginning Feb. 9, according to a calendar from the Alleghany County Clerk of Court Office. Snow-covered Sunrise The county received amounts of snow varying from one to two inches and early morning temperatures in the teens Tuesday led to icy road conditions in most of the county. Commission to address security at Courthouse Following recommendations from the Rural Courts Commission, the Alleghany County Board of Commissioners agreed to address court security in the upcoming budget process. Larry Taylor retires after 29 years of service with county Ashe County native and Sparta resident Larry Taylor recently hung up his coveralls for the last time, retiring when he turned 62. Email The Alleghany News Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County

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