The Alleghany News


121st Year, 38th Issue	April 28, 2010	Sparta, NC

Archives
Events
Obituaries
Rack Locations
Subscriptions
Advertising
Featured Sponsor Info
Local Links
Submit News
Contact Us
Home

Primary election is next Tuesday; One Stop ends Saturday

One Stop voting will end on Saturday at 1 p.m., but interest thus far in early voting "has been somewhat low" said Director Of Elections Kate Cosner.

Event helps raise $1,700 for Alleghany Relay for Life

The third annual Womanless Beauty Pageant benefiting the Alleghany Relay For Life raised around $1,700 last Saturday night, said organizer Katie Boger.

Operation Medicine Drop set for May 12

The Alleghany County Sheriff's Office is heading up a local program to help gather and destroy unneeded prescription medications under the auspices of a statewide program called "Operation Medicine Drop."

Teacher of the Year is selected

Glade Creek School teacher Cheryl Powell was recently named the Alleghany Schools Teacher of the Year.

Williams Grocery closes after 26 years; owners share memories

After 26 years of serving the community, Williams Grocery on Shawtown Road has closed.

Email ^The Alleghany News
Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County

All the information, including private logos, on the site are the sole property of The Alleghany News Publishing Co. Inc and may not be used without written permission.
Member	Published Weekly at 20 S. Main St., Sparta NC 28675 by Alleghany News Publishing Co., Inc. Periodicals postage paid in Sparta, NC 28675. Postmaster send address changes to: The Alleghany News, P.O. Box 8, Sparta NC 28675. Annual Subscription rates: Alleghany and Grayson counties $17; all others in U.S. $18. Phone: (336) 372-8999; email: subscriptions@alleghanynews.com