The Alleghany News

I took a stay-home day last Saturday as the snow started falling, taking the opportunity to get myself out of trouble and also spend a bit of time with the kids. Full Story »

Donny McCall of Sparta has turned his practical solution to a personal need into a new product with strong financial potential for himself and others. Full Story »

The annual Choose and Cut weekend turned out to be a snow day in Alleghany, with up to four inches of snow falling on Saturday. In the photo above, Rick, Cindy and Bailey Wilson of Winston-Salem pick out a tree. Full Story »

After four-and-a-half years as principal at Piney Creek School and a combined 30 years in the field of education, Mike Edwards is retiring Dec. 31, with Dec. 18 being his last day of being with students. Full Story »

The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners on Monday accepted a bid on a new sprinkler system for the Alleghany EMS building. Also at the meeting, the commissioners re-elected their leadership—Chairman Ken Richardson and Vice Chair Randy Miller. Full Story »

A routine patrol in Ennice by the Alleghany Sheriff's Office resulted in an arrest and the confiscation of several different illegal and prescription drugs at 9:21 p.m. on Dec. 3. Arrested was 24-year-old Brandon Shane Reid of Madison. Full Story »

The Alleghany County Commissioners and Sparta Town Council approved an incentive agreement with Tri-State Components, which is expected to result in an additional 20 jobs at the business' Sparta location. The action came during a Nov. 30 joint meeting. Full Story »