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Blue Wonder: The 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway officially celebrates 75 years

Alleghany County News — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:00:16 +0000

The Linn Cove Viaduct in the fall. The viaduct was the last portion of the parkway to be completed in 1987.

Civil Practice - Judgments - Renewal - Statute of Limitations - Small-Claims Action - Suit on Account

Alleghany County News — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:07:46 +0000

Blevins Workshop, Inc. v. Williams. Appealed from Alleghany County District Court.

Alleghany County News — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:32:47 +0000

There are few things more obvious than how wonderful a dog feels after being groomed.

Fire Destroys Alleghany County Home 12min

Alleghany County News — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:40:02 +0000

Police in Alleghany County said a family is lucky to be alive after an overnight fire.

Time long past to address abuse of prescription drugs

Alleghany County News — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:13:52 +0000

The Mount Airy News yesterday concluded a series on prescription drug abuse in our community.

Jacob’s Log: Further Down the Road

Alleghany County News — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:36:07 +0000

Hello my friends from across beautiful North Carolina. Thanks for stopping by once again.

State Health Plan settles for 18% on big claims

Alleghany County News — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:39:54 +0000

The State Health Plan's high-profile request for $4.43 million in refunds from 29 hospitals has yielded about 18 percent -- $784,446 -- in settlement agreements, the agency said last week.

Strong Storms Prompt Multiple Tornado Warnings

Alleghany County News — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:41:57 +0000

A strong line of storms that moved across several Triad counties Tuesday afternoon prompted tornado warnings in Wilkes, Surry, Alleghany, Yadkin and Stokes counties.

Truck Driver Is Latest Triad Mega Millions Millionaire

Alleghany County News — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:35:16 +0000

A long distance truck driver is a millionaire thanks to the Mega Millions Lottery.

Arrest made in break-ins

Alleghany County News — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:31:33 +0000

One Wilkes County resident is in custody and another is still wanted for alleged connection in a string of break-ins that occurred in Ashe County during April and May.

Alleghany County News — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:09:32 +0000

SkyLine Membership Corporation and Skybest Communications has received a $29 million grant as part of a federal program to increase Internet service in rural areas.

State Briefs - Surry, Alleghany projects among others in line for grants from ARC

Alleghany County News — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:56:55 +0000

Gov. Bev Perdue announced Thursday that 25 projects in Western North Carolina are being recommended to receive more than $5.7 million in funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission.

2 Sparta PCS providers sentenced for Medicaid fraud

Alleghany County News — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:30:51 +0000

Two Personal Care Services providers in North Carolina have been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for Medicaid fraud.

Three Wilkes residents facing charges for break-ins

Alleghany County News — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:35:22 +0000

Three Wilkes County residents are facing charges after a string of home break-ins across the region, including at least four in Surry County.

Governments get federal grants

Alleghany County News — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:35:53 +0000

A number of Triad and Northwest North Carolina governments will receive a share of a final, $4.9 million round of federal stimulus money designed to help people save on utility and fuel bills, according to an announcement yesterday by Gov.

Hammer Loses Bid For Reward Money

Alleghany County News — Wed, 12 May 2010 16:25:29 +0000

Frederick P. Hammer wanted reward money for revealing the location of the body of a Crumpler man he admits killing.

Rep. Stevens opposing tax on doctor, hospital visits

Alleghany County News — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 03:48:44 +0000

A proposal to tax doctor and hospital visits, being considered by state lawmakers, will be dead on arrival if a Mount Airy legislator has her way.

Ice climber dies on Parkway in Alleghany County

Alleghany County News — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:08:54 +0000

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Ice Climber Dies On Blue Ridge Parkway

Alleghany County News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:01:25 +0000

Emergency workers have recovered the body of a man who was ice climbing alone along North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway.

Winter storm catches motorists off guard

Alleghany County News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:18:22 +0000

Heavy, slick snow came down so hard and fast at noontime on Tuesday that cars and trucks were sliding across and off the roads in and around Ashe County.

Busy first day of filing

Alleghany County News — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:18:22 +0000

Filing for the 2010 election began yesterday, and the Surry County Board of Elections saw a busy day.

Alleghany County News — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:09:09 +0000

Once again, the winter of 2009-10 had technicians from Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation facing cold temperatures, high winds and long hours to restore power to more than 1,700 members as rain mixed with an incoming cold front coated the High Country with up to three-quarters of an inch of ice for the second time this month.

Alleghany County News — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:07:18 +0000

Big changes began last December at Ashe County Middle School after the school's principal and assistant principal, Bobby Ashley and Sheila Richardson, both accepted new jobs .

Book Review: I Am Charlotte Simmons

Alleghany County News — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:45:38 +0000

Book Title: I Am Charlotte Simmons Author: Tom Wolfe Author's web link for this specific book: http://www.tomwolfe.com/CharlotteSimmons.html Date: 2004 Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0-374-28158-0 Length: 676 pages Quote: "Miss Pennington detained her after freshman English class and told her, in her deep, gruff voice, that she had to start ...

Restaurants go smoke-free Jan. 2

Alleghany County News — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:26:00 +0000

High Country smokers will be lighting up for the final time in area restaurants and bars next week as a new state law banning smoking will take effect at the stroke of midnight on Saturday, Jan.

Motion heard in former chief deputy’s case

Alleghany County News — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:00:19 +0000

Former Chief Deputy Barry Taylor appeared in court Thursday on a motion filed after he was convicted in October of misdemeanor obstruction of justice.

Regional Briefs: N.C. cities could be hit with increased payments to pension plan

Alleghany County News — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:14:17 +0000

North Carolina communities already facing tight local budgets may have to spend more to beef up pension plans for municipal workers.

Christmas Tree Farmers Counting On Strong Season

Alleghany County News — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:07:43 +0000

Christmas tree farmers in Alleghany County said Wednesday they expect this season, like in years past, to provide the business boon they rely on.

Weather smiles on Christmas trees

Alleghany County News — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:46:48 +0000

Christmas tree lots in the area have opened for the 2009 holiday season, offering consumers some of the best trees grown in recent years.

Stimulus funds awarded for road projects

Alleghany County News — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:26:07 +0000

Four North Carolina road projects announced today are funded by federal stimulus aid.

3 Killed In Alleghany County Crash

Alleghany County News — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:23:27 +0000

Three people died Monday evening in a crash in Alleghany County. Highway Patrol troopers said the crash happened along Highway 21 in the western part of the county at about 5:30 p.m. It wasn't immediately known what caused the crash.

Election Roundup: Bethania keeps one, gains one

Alleghany County News — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:57:45 +0000

Voters elected one incumbent and one newcomer to the town's board of commissioners, according to complete but unofficial returns.

4-H’ers have fun while helping those in need

Alleghany County News — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:45:58 +0000

Members of the Surry County 4-H Council arrange some of the 1,525 items collected by local 4-H'ers for a food drive.

Art club paints David’s House sign

Alleghany County News — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:52 +0000

Lisa Caudill regularly passes David's House on her way to classes at Surry Community College from her home in Alleghany County.

Unemployment Rate Down in Wilkes, Yadkin, Surry

Alleghany County News — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:38:46 +0000

Unemployment rates dropped in 90 North Carolina counties in August, according to statistics released Friday by the state Employment Security Commission.

Grants aim at bettering rural health

Alleghany County News — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:19:48 +0000

Medical and dental services in Alleghany, Ashe and Surry counties are among 24 grant recipients getting a portion of $3.8 million in the first phase of Rural Hope, a rural health-care initiative designed to create jobs and improve health care through the construction and expansion of rural health-care facilities, Gov.

22 Wilkes Inmates Now Guests of Allehany County

Alleghany County News — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:12:04 +0000

The first transfer of inmates from the Wilkes County Jail to the Alleghany County Jail since county commissioners gave Sheriff Dane Mastin the authority to do so happened on Friday.

Court Orders Blevins Reward Money Returned to Ashe

Alleghany County News — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:52:56 +0000

Ashe County Sheriff James Williams was present when Hammer made the demand, shortly before the body was discovered on Aug.

Home schools growing in North Carolina

Alleghany County News — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:33:29 +0000

North Carolina recorded the highest number of home schools on record during the 2008-09 school year, with a presence in all 100 counties, according to an annual state report released Monday.

Commentary: Debate on wind farms a flashback to argument on hydroelectric plants

Alleghany County News — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:07:20 +0000

When Martin Nesbitt got up in the Senate the other day to argue against allowing industrial wind farms atop mountain ridges, I flashed back to a day in Congress in the 1970s when other North Carolinians were arguing for preserving the beauty of the mountains.

Helping Stevens is helping yourself

Alleghany County News — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:27:32 +0000

Sarah Stevens is a Mount Airy attorney. Back in November, voters in Surry and Alleghany counties elected her to go to Raleigh and represent their interests in the General Assembly.

No-tax-hike’ stand taken to new level

Alleghany County News — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:15:24 +0000

A N.C. General Assembly member from Surry County is appealing to the governor, and also trying to rally citizens to take a stand against proposed state tax increases.

Conservation group protects parkway land

Alleghany County News — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:20:07 +0000

Conservation Trust of NC protects land on the Blue Ridge Parkway The Conservation Trust for North Carolina purchased a 48.7-acre tract of land on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Cumberland Knob that will eventually be transferred to the National Park Service.

Celebration of the Arts Festival - ” Saturday, June 6 from 10 am - ” 4 pm

Alleghany County News — Wed, 27 May 2009 23:58:29 +0000

The School of Dentistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill recently awarded Ashley Weekes her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree.

Final thank you

Alleghany County News — Mon, 25 May 2009 23:47:51 +0000

Connelly Springs - Don Clark is in a niche market where customers are often willing to pay more for a product made in America.

Twisters strike in N.C.

Alleghany County News — Sat, 16 May 2009 16:45:33 +0000

The National Weather Service has confirmed that two different tornadoes touched down in Alleghany County, N.C., late last Friday night, May 8. That locality borders on Grayson County in Virginia.

News Watch

Alleghany County News — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:31:38 +0000

On Friday, May 8, two tornadoes were reported in Alleghany County. One touched down 2.5 miles WNW of Ennice and was an F2 tornado with estimated winds of 110 to 120 mph.

NC Mountain Tornado and Wet Microburst

Alleghany County News — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:17:39 +0000

If you were watching J's Breaking News yesterday morning, you saw me post this AccuWeather.com MapSpace radar image to the AccuWeather.com Forums , noting that it showed an unusually strong storm, especially for that time of day .

Alleghany County Hit by Rare Tornado

Alleghany County News — Mon, 11 May 2009 20:46:59 +0000

Neighbors in Alleghany County picked up the pieces after a tornado touched down Friday night in the cover of darkness.

Sex offender, alleged flasher charged

Alleghany County News — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:46:47 +0000

A convicted sex offender is in more trouble with the law after authorities say they found him on school grounds, and the woman he's living with faces charges as an accessory.

Wilkes Unemployment Rate Sets a Record

Alleghany County News — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:56:46 +0000

Nearly twice as many people in Wilkes are out of work now as were jobless only six months ago, according to figures released by the state Employment Security Commission.

Foxx Presents Medals to Area Vet

Alleghany County News — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:26:50 +0000

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx visited Alleghany County yesterday to present medals to a 76-year-old Korean War veteran, Dan Abernathy of Sparta.

Alleghany Couny Loses Ambulance Garage to Fire

Alleghany County News — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:49:04 +0000

Alleghany County officials say a fire that broke out at the Alleghany County Emergency Services building Friday evening could cost more than $350,000. Alleghany County manager Don Adams says the fire was caused by an electrical issue.

Fire Breaks Out In Alleghany EMS Building

Alleghany County News — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:46:45 +0000

A fire broke out at the Alleghany County Emergency Services building Friday evening.

Regional jobless rates top 10 percent

Alleghany County News — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:20:40 +0000

Although still one of the lowest in the state, Watauga County's jobless rate jumped to 8.1 percent in January.

Patrols seek Va. suspect in 2 slayings at resort

Alleghany County News — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:45:24 +0000

Published: Monday, March 23, 2009 at 11:08 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, March 23, 2009 at 11:08 a.m. Authorities searched the mountains of western Virginia on Monday for a man suspected of shooting and killing two of his supervisors at a posh resort.

Search continues for suspect in resort slayings

Alleghany County News — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:44:57 +0000

The search is continuing in western Virginia for a man suspected of fatally shooting two of his supervisors at a posh resort while guests dined nearby.

Although still one of the lowest in the state, Watauga Countya s…

Alleghany County News — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:23:59 +0000

Although still one of the lowest in the state, Watauga County's jobless rate jumped to 8.1 percent in January.

The will of the people cannot be ignored

Alleghany County News — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:44:47 +0000

A bi-partisan alliance of Senate and House Members recently announced their support of the "Defense of Marriage Act." This legislation would allow the citizens of North Carolina to vote on whether the N.C. ...

Study reveals West Jefferson tourist trends

Alleghany County News — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:31:40 +0000

The N.C. Department of Commerce has released the results from the West Jefferson Zip Code Surveys and it appears that the majority of downtown bound customers come from North Carolina.

Kids keep music tradition alive

Alleghany County News — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:58:48 +0000

AndrA© Lamb of Alleghany County was among the youthful musicians gathered for an old-time competition Saturday.

Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust Protects 10,000 Acres in Western North Carolina

Alleghany County News — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:41:20 +0000

By all accounts, 2008 ranks as the most successful year in Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust's land conservation history.

Pride of N.C.: Elite fir headed to D.C.

Alleghany County News — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:55:33 +0000

CRESTON Jessie Davis hunched beneath the wide evergreen branches last week, revving up the chain saw that cut through the thick trunk of a 20-foot-tall Fraser fir headed for the White House.

Blue Ridge Parkway Home Laurel Springs, N.C.

Alleghany County News — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:55:16 +0000

Laurel Springs is in the high country of beautiful Alleghany County, near the Eastern Continental Divide and between the towns of Jefferson and Sparta on Highway 18 near the Blue Ridge Parkway, At over 3,000 ...

Hardin: In pursuit of N.C.’s elusive buck

Alleghany County News — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:54:58 +0000

The fog hangs to the ground as the sun comes up over a ridge 20 miles in the distance.

Stevens to be sworn in next Sunday

Alleghany County News — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:54:39 +0000

Sarah Stevens of Mount Airy campaigned hard to win election in November, but soon shea ll soon be rolling up her sleeves for more demanding work as a new member of the statea s General Assembly.

A feast for feline senses

Alleghany County News — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:54:21 +0000

The folks at the Conservators' Center, a refuge for rescued lions and tigers near Mebane, promised on Saturday an unusual Christmas-tree recycling ritual.

Agreement Reached On New Alleghany County Water Treatment Plant

Alleghany County News — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:53:52 +0000

The Virginia Carolina Regional Water Authority has reached an agreement with a private property owner to purchase a piece of land off Moxley Ridge Road to construct a new water treatment plant.

Covington mill’s fate uncertain as MeadWestvaco announces restructuring

Alleghany County News — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:53:33 +0000

Anxiety stirred anew today among employees of the sprawling MeadWestvaco paper mill in Covington after the global corporation announced plans to close or restructure 12 to 14 of its manufacturing facilities and ...

Anxiety stirs at paper plant

Alleghany County News — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:53:14 +0000

Steam rises from a stack Thursday at MeadWestvaco in Covington. Anxiety stirred anew Thursday among employees of the sprawling MeadWestvaco paper mill in Covington after the Richmond-based corporation announced ...

Freshmen Huskies win two close games in a row

Alleghany County News — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:52:50 +0000

The Ashe County Huskies freshmen basketball picked up two key road wins this week as the boys team edged the Watauga Pioneers Monday evening in Boone, 44-43 and picked up a 48-43 win in Sparta over the ...

Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust has most successful year

Alleghany County News — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:52:33 +0000

By all accounts, 2008 ranks as the most successful year in Blue Ridge Rural Land Trusta s land conservation history.

Alleghany troupe will present Masters’ Spoon River Anthology

Alleghany County News — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:15:58 +0000

The Alleghany Community Theatre will present the theater adaptation of Edgar Lee Masters' drama, Spoon River Anthology at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Alleghany County Library, 122 N. Main St., Sparta, and 7 p.m. ...

Regional Briefs: Forecasters issue high-wind alert for region

Alleghany County News — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:02:54 +0000

A cold front bringing strong winds might cause some problems today in the Triad, Northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia, forecasters said.

Winter storm might prompt cancellations

Alleghany County News — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:57:51 +0000

A winter storm front blowing through the state last night will force area school officials to get up very early this morning to evaluate road conditions.

WNC Index: Regiona s economy continues steady decline

Alleghany County News — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:38:23 +0000

The mountain region's economy continues to decline, and unemployment continues to rise, according to the latest Western North Carolina Economic Index, released today by Appalachian State University's Center for ...

WNC economy declined in November

Alleghany County News — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:24:54 +0000

BOONE Western North Carolina's economic activity, as measured by the Western North Carolina Economic Index, continued its decline in November, the third consecutive month of negative growth for the regional ...

Authorities are searching for a man who escaped from a minimum…

Alleghany County News — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:09:49 +0000

Authorities are searching for a man who escaped from a minimum security prison in Wilkes County Sunday morning.

Stevens swearing-in draws crowd

Alleghany County News — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:01:05 +0000

Erin C. Perkins/The News Angela Puckett, a local District Court judge, administers the oath of office to Sarah Stevens Sunday afternoon.

A feast for feline senses

Alleghany County News — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:13:25 +0000

The folks at the Conservators' Center, a refuge for rescued lions and tigers near Mebane, promised on Saturday an unusual Christmas-tree recycling ritual.

Harrell pledges aid to displaced workers

Alleghany County News — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:53:22 +0000

Though he has only six days left in office, state Rep. Jim Harrell is pledging to assist Surry County furniture workers who will lose their jobs next month.

High school principal named top for county administrators

Alleghany County News — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:12:01 +0000

Ashe County has a new Principal of The Year, as Phil Howell of Ashe County High School was recently selected by his peers to represent the county at the regional and possibly national level.

Farm-City: City, rural dwellers revitalize bonds

Alleghany County News — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:40:29 +0000

Edwards: Changes in future of farming 2008-11-19 20:20:08.0 Selby Scott, who has been attending the area's Farm-City Week Banquet for the last 25 years, says it hasn't changed much.

Snow Forces School Closures, Delays In Western NC, Va.

Alleghany County News — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:33:08 +0000

Schools closed in several western North Carolina and Virginia counties after light snowfall made roads too icy for buses.

Stevens unseats Harrell in house race

Alleghany County News — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:30:04 +0000

Tom Joyce Staff Reporter Mount Airy attorney Sarah Stevens credited "good old-fashioned hard work" in the late stages of the campaign for her victory Tuesday over three-term incumbent Jim Harrell III in the ...

Race for 90th House seat: Harrell

Alleghany County News — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:47:54 +0000

Business expertise aiding district Tom Joyce Staff Reporter Saying this area needs jobs is one thing, but getting them here is another, and incumbent Rep.

Local County Saturday Early Voting Hours

Alleghany County News — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:26:32 +0000

Alamance County has not decided on early voting hours. Its board meets at 12:30 p.m. Friday to discuss.

Community expresses self many ways

Alleghany County News — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:30:04 +0000

Ashe County and just a short drive over into Alleghany County offered lots of fun this weekend for Nancy, my significant other and I. The variety of opportunity speaks well for the community and makes it the ...

Feeling the Love: Church shares its blessings with needy Stokes residents

Alleghany County News — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:29:30 +0000

Walking into her mobile home every day became a struggle for Deborah Perrell. The floors were rotted from leaking pipes, the front door wouldn't lock and there was almost no insulation after animals had gotten ...

App Women’s Fund raises $65,000

Alleghany County News — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:37:22 +0000

The Appalachian Women's Fund met Sept. 25 to inform members of the appropriations of grants from funds raised by the Women of Vision Luncheon in June.

Boy found safe after two days in woods

Alleghany County News — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:59:59 +0000

Mom hospitalized, case still being probed by authorities Staff Report A 7-year-old boy is home with his father in Mount Airy today, after spending more than 48 hours in the forests of Alleghany County.

Missing 7-Year-Old, Mom Found Safe

Alleghany County News — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:48:46 +0000

The 7-year-old boy who has been missing since Monday after disappearing with his mother has been found safely near where authorities spent the day Tuesday searching.

Missing Alleghany boy, mom found safe

Alleghany County News — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:41:45 +0000

SPARTA A motorist on N.C. 18 near the Laurel Springs community found a missing Alleghany County boy and his mother walking along the highway a few minutes before 1 p.m. today, authorities said.

Amber Alert issued for Alleghany County boy

Alleghany County News — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:24:46 +0000

The Alleghany Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing child. Matthew James Wood is a 7-year-old white male, approximately 4'7" inches tall, weighing 55 pounds.

Search On For Missing Woman, 7-Year-Old Boy

Alleghany County News — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:01:13 +0000

Sheriff's deputies in Alleghany County are searching for a 35-year-old woman and a 7-year-old boy.

Mountain Heritage Festival Set for September 27 in Downtown Sparta

Alleghany County News — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:17:49 +0000

The Alleghany Christmas Tree Association Choose and Cut Farms will present the annual Mountain Heritage Festival in downtown Sparta on Saturday, September 27.

Oldest living ex-sheriff to be honored

Alleghany County News — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:38:35 +0000

Things were different back when Dent Pugh was the sheriff of Alleghany County about 50 years ago.

Blue Ridge Mountains Mountain Heritage Festival

Alleghany County News — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:43:45 +0000

BMNN wrote: on Sep. 08, 2008: On Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Mountain Heritage Festival spreads over a half-mile section of Sparta, North Carolina's Main Street.

Junior Appalachian Musicians Program Accepting Students for Fall - Classes Start September 18

Alleghany County News — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:22:27 +0000

Classes Start September 18 Story by Celeste von Mangan Registration to enroll students in the 2008-09 Junior Appalachian Musicians program has begun, and the first classes in banjo, guitar and fiddle ...

Virginia Preacher Called To The Smoky Mountains

Alleghany County News — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:38:40 +0000

The big guy up above is calling Virginia preacher Rex A. Sparks to the the Great Smoky Mountains.

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Blue Wonder: The 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway officially celebrates 75 years

Civil Practice - Judgments - Renewal - Statute of Limitations - Small-Claims Action - Suit on Account

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Fire Destroys Alleghany County Home 12min

Time long past to address abuse of prescription drugs

Jacob’s Log: Further Down the Road

State Health Plan settles for 18% on big claims

Strong Storms Prompt Multiple Tornado Warnings

Truck Driver Is Latest Triad Mega Millions Millionaire

Arrest made in break-ins

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State Briefs - Surry, Alleghany projects among others in line for grants from ARC

2 Sparta PCS providers sentenced for Medicaid fraud

Three Wilkes residents facing charges for break-ins

Governments get federal grants

Hammer Loses Bid For Reward Money

Rep. Stevens opposing tax on doctor, hospital visits

Ice climber dies on Parkway in Alleghany County

Ice Climber Dies On Blue Ridge Parkway

Winter storm catches motorists off guard

Busy first day of filing

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Book Review: I Am Charlotte Simmons

Restaurants go smoke-free Jan. 2

Motion heard in former chief deputy’s case

Regional Briefs: N.C. cities could be hit with increased payments to pension plan

Christmas Tree Farmers Counting On Strong Season

Weather smiles on Christmas trees

Stimulus funds awarded for road projects

3 Killed In Alleghany County Crash

Election Roundup: Bethania keeps one, gains one

4-H’ers have fun while helping those in need

Art club paints David’s House sign

Unemployment Rate Down in Wilkes, Yadkin, Surry

Grants aim at bettering rural health

22 Wilkes Inmates Now Guests of Allehany County

Court Orders Blevins Reward Money Returned to Ashe

Home schools growing in North Carolina

Commentary: Debate on wind farms a flashback to argument on hydroelectric plants

Helping Stevens is helping yourself

No-tax-hike’ stand taken to new level

Conservation group protects parkway land

Celebration of the Arts Festival - ” Saturday, June 6 from 10 am - ” 4 pm

Final thank you

Twisters strike in N.C.

News Watch

NC Mountain Tornado and Wet Microburst

Alleghany County Hit by Rare Tornado

Sex offender, alleged flasher charged

Wilkes Unemployment Rate Sets a Record

Foxx Presents Medals to Area Vet

Alleghany Couny Loses Ambulance Garage to Fire

Fire Breaks Out In Alleghany EMS Building

Regional jobless rates top 10 percent

Patrols seek Va. suspect in 2 slayings at resort

Search continues for suspect in resort slayings

Although still one of the lowest in the state, Watauga Countya s…

The will of the people cannot be ignored

Study reveals West Jefferson tourist trends

Kids keep music tradition alive

Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust Protects 10,000 Acres in Western North Carolina

Pride of N.C.: Elite fir headed to D.C.

Blue Ridge Parkway Home Laurel Springs, N.C.

Hardin: In pursuit of N.C.’s elusive buck

Stevens to be sworn in next Sunday

A feast for feline senses

Agreement Reached On New Alleghany County Water Treatment Plant

Covington mill’s fate uncertain as MeadWestvaco announces restructuring

Anxiety stirs at paper plant

Freshmen Huskies win two close games in a row

Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust has most successful year

Alleghany troupe will present Masters’ Spoon River Anthology

Regional Briefs: Forecasters issue high-wind alert for region

Winter storm might prompt cancellations

WNC Index: Regiona s economy continues steady decline

WNC economy declined in November

Authorities are searching for a man who escaped from a minimum…

Stevens swearing-in draws crowd