121st Year, 30th Issue March 3, 2010 Sparta, NC
Archives Events Obituaries Rack Locations Subscriptions Advertising Featured Sponsor Info Local Links Submit News Contact Us Home Filing period ends; several primary races contested Seven more candidates filed by the deadline last Friday at noon for the May 4 primary, bringing the total number to 20 and the number of contested primary races to three. School make-up is in June Spring break is reduced to Good Friday and the Monday following Easter, while the last day of school stood at June 4 as of Monday, according to Superintendent Jeff Cox. Heart Auction has new record total A new record total was set last Saturday when the 43rd annual WCOK Heart Fund Auction closed, having raised $17,605 during its two-week run. Bridges on the Parkway were built with old-world expertise EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is the third in a series of occasional stories in connection with the 75th anniversary of the start of construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Eugene Pruitt is nominated for national award After more than 30 years with the Alleghany County Rescue Squad and about 30 years with the Alleghany Emergency Medical Services, Sparta resident Eugene Pruitt continues to help people. Alleghany ranks at 74 of 100 for health A first-of-its kind study ranked Alleghany's health at 74 of the state's 100 counties. Email The Alleghany News Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County
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