121st Year, 24th Issue January 20, 2010 Sparta, NC
Archives Events Obituaries Rack Locations Subscriptions Advertising Featured Sponsor Info Local Links Submit News Contact Us Home Ice related flooding is reported Flooding due to ice build up in New River was reported in the Piney Creek Fire District over the weekend Discussion on the GCS continues The Alleghany County Board of Education continued discussions on plans for Glade Creek School during its Jan. 12 meeting. Red Cross faces short blood supply As a result of the recent bad weather across the country, on the heels of the holiday season, the blood supply has drastically decreased in the Carolinas Region, a recent release from the Red Cross stated. Plans show flouride will be added to town's water supply Once the tap is opened from the Virginia/Carolina Regional Water Authority's intake on New River, drinking water in the towns of Sparta and Independence, Va. will include fluoride for the first time. Roberts, a former sheriff, dies at 73 Former Alleghany County Sheriff Joe Roberts died last Thursday, Jan. 14, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. High Country First in Families seeks volunteers in Alleghany The Alleghany division of High Country First In Families is seeking volunteers to help individuals with developmental disabilities. Email The Alleghany News Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County
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