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WebIn May of 2015, Chris had bought a house in Laurel Springs. He and his girlfriend, Kelley, had fallen in love with Alleghany County and now with the quality of the local Internet, he could teach his classes from Alleghany as easily as Wake County. In December of 2020 they moved here full-time and married in 2021.

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Andy Blethen – Ensuring a Healthy Alleghany County

WebAndy and his wife Robin live in the Ennice community. They have five children aged 19 to 28. Andy and Robin enjoy spending time with their family, hiking with their 3 year-old Labrador retriever, and floating the river. As we in Alleghany County continue to proactively develop the “new normal” coming out of the current pandemic

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AppHealthCare Absolutely Alleghany

WebCovid 19 has brought a heightened awareness to public health and especially AppHealthCare. Andy points to their designation as a federally qualified health center as making them eligible for millions of dollars in federal funding and grants.

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Steve Mason and the Alleghany Wellness Center

WebSteve and Tammy have been married for almost 30 years. They have four children: Rachel and husband, Graham, are missionaries with a church plant, Grace City Church, in Las Vegas, Nevada; twins, Rebekah and Rene, who will graduate from Liberty University this May; and son, James who is a freshman at the University of Charleston, …

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Laura Murden and The Vintage Cottage Absolutely Alleghany

WebOn the Outer Banks, Laura went to work in one of the area’s oldest restaurants, Owens’ Restaurant, as a pastry chef. The demand for her desserts grew and she was soon furnishing pastries to another OBX culinary landmark, Big Al’s Soda Fountain and Grill.. It was through Big Al’s that Laura was invited to spend the day off-shore tuna …

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Alleghany Health Absolutely Alleghany

WebPosts about Alleghany Health written by absolutelyalleghany. There is a military adage that dates back to Napoleonic Wars – “March to the sound of the guns.”

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Jim Keighton and the Blue Ridge Birders Absolutely Alleghany

WebJames Coleman helped organize the Blue Ridge Birders (BRB) in 1997. The group was formed to address two broad goals: To share information and educate people about both resident and migratory birds in Alleghany and surrounding counties. Promote habitat conservation that benefits both birds and all other species.

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Josh Greene – Alleghany County Maintenance Department

WebWhile Alleghany County government is small in comparison to most counties, the infrastructure is surprisingly expansive. Some properties such as the courthouse, administrative building, transfer station and fairgrounds are seen by many on a daily basis while the community college, public library, social services and health department and …

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Alleghany Wellness Center Absolutely Alleghany

WebSteve and Tammy have been married for almost 30 years. They have four children: Rachel and husband, Graham, are missionaries with a church plant, Grace City Church, in Las Vegas, Nevada; twins, Rebekah and Rene, who will graduate from Liberty University this May; and son, James who is a freshman at the University of Charleston, West Virginia.

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Absolutely Alleghany Life in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North

WebAfter beginning her teaching career at Sparta Elementary, Madison took a middle school position at Piney Creek School. Because of the intimate size of the student population, Madison gets to know every student at the school as they progress from kindergarten to 8 th grade. She learns their names and about their families, and their …

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Santa Sam Absolutely Alleghany

WebPosts about Santa Sam written by absolutelyalleghany. In Alleghany County, Christmas is never far from conscious thought. It is difficult to drive far on any road without seeing a hillside covered with rows of Frasier Firs.

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Aaron Ray Tompkins and the NC Blue Ridge Farm School

WebLife can be tough for farmers. When it’s considered rationally, pros and cons on a ledger, it seems impossible. The weather is seldom perfect. It is often too hot, too cold, too dry or too wet for farming. Insects and wild animals impact farm production in ways that most non-farmers can’t image. High prices one…

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Christy Klein – To the Front Lines of the Covid 19 Response

WebChristy is a 1995 graduate of Alleghany High School and went away to college at East Carolina University (ECU). After a period of no clear direction, she left ECU and enrolled in the nursing program at Pitt Community College. Upon graduation from Pitt, Christy took a nursing position at Wake Forest Baptist Health in the intermediate care

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Aaron Gambill – Same Song, Different Verse Absolutely Alleghany

WebAs Aaron Gambill winds through the barn, the images are those common to many family farms in Alleghany County: cattle eating corn silage from a trough; four or five sows and their piglets grunting and jostling around a large stall; a patrolling red cattle dog ensuring all critters are in their proper place; and a suspicious barn cat peaking around …

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Susan Edwards – Taking Life One Step at a Time

WebThis notion builds on Henry David Thoreau’s observation that “Every walk is a sort of crusade.”. Both authors capture a thought expressed by Susan Edwards that hiking is therapeutic for both body and soul. Susan is a native of Alleghany County, having grown up in the Glade Valley community. She attended Glade Creek School and later

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Brian Murphy – Sparta’s “Hot Dog Man” Absolutely Alleghany

WebBrian Murphy’s brightly colored cart is located just north of the Alleghany County Courthouse at the corner of North Main and East Doughton Streets. He is a noticeable feature along Main Street. While it may not have been an intentional marketing strategy, the Sparta resident has come to enjoy hearing children cry out, “Hey, Hot Dog …

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Charity Gambill Absolutely Alleghany

WebMrs. Gambill-Gwyn was born in the Vox community of Alleghany County in 1941. She recalls faint memories of her great-grandfather, “Big Charlie” Edwards. Family history recalls that Mr. Edwards was purchased at a slave auction for $13. Mrs. Gambill-Gwyn describes this in a matter of fact tone that offers no bitterness or excuses. Charlie

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Ronda Patrick – Faith in Action Absolutely Alleghany

WebAs Ronda Patrick and others wrapped up a mission trip in Georgia, one of the leaders spoke to the group. Acknowledging that team members often experience an emotional and spiritually filled service trip, he challenged them to think beyond the past few days by asking a question: “What are you going to do with this…

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Sam and Julia Simmons Absolutely Alleghany

WebIn Alleghany County, Christmas is never far from conscious thought. It is difficult to drive far on any road without seeing a hillside covered with rows of Frasier Firs. According to a USDA report almost 900,000 Christmas trees were shipped out of Alleghany in 2012. Christmas and all that surrounds the holiday are an integral…

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