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March 10, 2010
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Violence decreases in county schools

A total of two reportable acts of crime and violence occurred in Alleghany County Schools during the 2008-09 school year,

Ice climber dies in Parkway fall

The body of a veteran rock climber from Boone was found March 4 about 200 feet below the Blue Ridge Parkway at Ice Rock.

Town posts moratorium on Internet gaming here

The Sparta Town Council opted to have a public hearing to discuss the possibility of the establishment of a moratorium for businesses under the category of Internet Sweepstakes Cafes.

Historical Society to open museum in 2010

The Alleghany Historical and Genealogical Society is working toward opening a museum in Sparta by this summer.

Turner joins medical practice

Delaware native Dr. Linda Turner has found a new home just down the mountain and a new job at the Blue Ridge Medical Office here in Sparta.

Vote for Pruitt

As a point of clarification, those who want to support Eugene Pruitt's nomination as as 2010 America's Most Wanted All-Star must vote in his favor online. To vote, anyone may visit www.amw.com and click the "All Star" link and then search for Mr. Pruitt's name. Votes may be cast once per day. For more information, call Bonnie Pruitt at 372-2596.

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