Archives Events Obituaries Rack Locations Subscriptions Advertising Featured Sponsor Info Local Links Submit News Contact Us Home County may add to budget The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners met on Monday night and proposed possible revisions to the county budget plan. Local schools may cut 28 jobs A total of 28 people will lose their jobs if the Alleghany County Schools budget passes as it was presented to the Alleghany County Board of Education on June 9. Relay for Life raises $42,000 The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life put a big dent in its fund-raising goal of $51,000, increasing the total for this year to $42,000 for the fight against cancer. Numerous weekend events set Several events are scheduled for the weekend, including the annual Be Happy, Be Healthy event at the hospital, and a reception for Penland glass artists at the Sparta Teapot Museum of Craft and Design. Vestal is named Teacher of the Year Melissa Vestal, a Spanish and teacher cadet teacher at Alleghany High School was named the teacher of the year for Alleghany County Schools. Groce earns advertising accolades Candice Groce, graphic designer at The Alleghany News, has been recognized for her work for the third consecutive year. Email The Alleghany News Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County

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