Archives Events Obituaries Rack Locations Subscriptions Advertising Local Links Submit News Contact Us Home Family files suit against Hammer The estate of Jimmy Blevins, whose body was found Aug. 4 after Fredrick "Freddie" Hammer admitted to murdering him and burying him in a pit in Ashe County, has filed a lawsuit against his killer. Graduation rate falls in Alleghany According to information released recently by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Alleghany High School's cohort graduation rate is 78.1, 1.9 percent shy of the 80 percent target goal. County highlights EMS plans The Alleghany County Commission agreed on Aug. 17 to move forward with seeking bids on rebuilding the county's EMS building on Cox Street in Sparta. County Fair is under way The Alleghany County Agricultural Fair got under way on Monday and various events are planned each day, with the carnival rides beginning on Thursday. Governor visits Sparta School Gov. Perdue, who gave a brief speech, noting she was appreciative of being allowed to visit the school. Brooks shares story of music and missiles After 32 years in civil service, Alleghany native and Alabama resident Bobby Brooks has retired, opting to spend his remaining time focusing on his love of the entertainment industry. Email The Alleghany News Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County

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