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Three primary schools score well in ABCs testing

The county's three K-8 schools attained high growth during the 2008-09 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

Teen dies in golf cart accident

A 17-year-old Charlotte teen died after a golf cart accident last Thursday, Aug. 6, in Roaring Gap.

Hammer confesses to murders, arson

Former Ashe County resident Fredrick "Freddie" Hammer has admitted to killing two more men, according to Ashe County Sheriff James Williams.

Foxx visits Sparta; talks about health care reform

Fifth District Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-Watauga) discussed the push for national health care during a visit to Alleghany County last Thursday, Aug. 6.

Brinegar Days

Demonstrations at the Parkway landmark Brinegar Cabin included weaving, spinning wool and flax, methods of preserving food, shape note singing and quilting.

Town gives $18,000 for playground

After discussing the need for new playground equipment at Crouse Park, the Sparta Town Council voted to allow the Friends of the Park to use up to the $18,000 budgeted for the playground.

Sparta residents help host Native American gathering

Sparta residents of Lokota Sioux descent are helping host an informal Native American gathering this weekend at Crouse Park.

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