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Obituaries Rack Locations Subscriptions Advertising Local Links Submit News Contact Us Home Much of Parkway remains closed Due to recent winter storms, heavy accumulations of snow and ice and downed trees, the majority of the Blue Ridge Parkway is closed. Heart Auction launches Web site The 43rd annual WCOK Heart Fund Auction, which will be held on Feb. 20 and Feb. 27, will have a Web site available for the first time this year. Museum to deed final land to town The Town of Sparta agreed to purchase a piece of property from the Sparta Teapot Museum of Craft and Design Board of Directors during a Jan. 11 special called meeting of the Sparta Town Council. Committee tweaks school construction plans The school facilities subcommittee met Jan. 6 to discuss the school board's December meeting with Glade Creek Principal Janice Linker as well as members of the school staff. Alleghany Sheriff's Office has new K-9 The Alleghany Sheriff's Office recently acquired a new K-9 unit, which is handled by Deputy Nick Hawks. Real estate totals in third year of decline The total value of all property sold in Alleghany decreased in 2009, according to information provided by the Alleghany Register of Deeds Office. Email The Alleghany News Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County

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