A PUBLICATION OF THE ALLEGHANY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.Sparta-NC.com

2015COMPLIMENTARY COPY

Featuring: Sparta

Roaring GapPiney Creek

Laurel SpringsGlade Valley

EnniceIndependence, VA

Neighboring Communities

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SPARTAAlleghany County and the Blue Ridge

Welcome to Sparta, North Carolina............ 5

Exploring........................................................... 6Artisans’ Studios • Arts & Heritage Organizations • Attractions & Recreation • Education & Government • Galleries & Museums • Golf Courses • Parks • Wineries & Wine Making Supplies •

Activities, Festivals & Events......................8, 9

Mountain Life..................................................10Advocacy, Trade & Support Groups • Christmas Tree Farms • Churches & Ministries • Clubs & Civic Organizations • Farms •Industry & Manufacturing • Service Organizations •

Featured Artist Spotlight........................14, 15

Shopping......................................................... 16Apparel • Arts & Crafts • Book Sales • Cell Phones Christmas Shops • Convenience Stores • Electronics & Video • Floor & Wall Coverings • Florists • Fruits, Vegetables & Meat • Furniture & Home Decor • Gifts, Antiques & Collectibles • Groceries & Food Markets • Hardware Stores • Jewelry Stores • Office Supplies & Equipment • Pharmacies • Sporting Goods & Gun Shops • Thrift Stores & Consignment Sales • Wineries & Wine Making Supplies • Wood Stoves •Featured Member.......................................... 20Dining & Catering.......................................... 21Catering • Coffee Shops • Delis • Ice Cream Shops • Restaurants •

Come Stay With Us...................................... 22Apartments • Bed and Breakfast Inns •Campgrounds & RV Developments • Conference & Retreat Centers • Hotels/Motels • Vacation Rental Cabins & Homes •

Real Estate and Construction...................... 28Architects • Building Supplies • Cabinetry & Woodworking •Construction, General Contractors & Renovations • Electricians & Plumbers • Excavating & Hauling • Heating & AC Equipment • Home & Condo Developments & Gated Communities • Land Surveying • Manufactured Housing • Nurseries, Landscaping & Fencing • Painting • Real Estate Agencies & Auctioneers • Windows • Wood Stoves •

Services Directory.......................................... 34Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax Services •Advertising, Marketing & Media • Architects • Art Classes • Attorneys •Automotive Parts & Services • Banks & Financial Services • Business Consultation & Counseling Services • Child Care • Cleaning Services & Property Care • Computer & Technology Services • Employment Services • Equipment & Event Rental • Funeral Homes • Hair Care, Salons & Related Services • Heating Oil / Propane • Insurance • Massage & Spa Services • Medical, Health & Fitness • Nursing Homes & Residential Care • Painting • Pet Care • Photography & Framing • Printing & Graphic Design • Security Systems • Transportation & Limousine Services • Utilities • Web Development • Wedding & Event Venues •

Phone Directory...............................................44

Demographics...................................................46

Important Numbers........................................46

Sparta Map....................................................... 47

County Map...................................................... 51Cover by A Bird In Hand By Dan.

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Welcome to the Sparta Magazine, a visitor and business guide for those interested in our community. Sparta is a small town located in the center of Alleghany County. With a county population at a little over 11,000, it is never referred to as overcrowded but instead as a vibrant, friendly community. Visitors are awed by the beauty of Alleghany County and the relaxed life-style. Along our roads you are likely to spot Christmas trees, cattle farms, and spectacular views.

Produced annually by the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce, this guide offers the reader insight on what our county has to offer, whether you are coming for a visit or looking to relocate. Use it as a guide to lodging, dining, or just to learn more about our community.

Each year we spotlight artists and their talents in the magazine. This year’s featured artists are wood crafters, Dan Abernathy of A Bird in Hand, John Brady of Blue Ridge Woodcrafters, The Ulrey’s of Carolina Farm Table, and Phil Horton of Horton’s Cabinets. Check out the Artists’ Corner on pages 14 & 15.

The businesses and organizations provided in this guide are members of the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce and we take comfort in knowing these members provide the utmost customer service and have the best there is to offer in Alleghany County. On page 20 you will find a spot-light on one of our members.

With lots to offer, we hope you will enjoy your visit to Alleghany County and please stop by our office on Main Street to say hello. Ashley Weaver Executive Director

The printing of this publication is partially funded through the Alleghany Tourism Development Authority.www.CoolSparta.com

Alleghany Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center58 South Main St. P .O. Box 1237 Sparta, NC 28675 | 336-372-5473 | 800-372-5473

www.Sparta-NC.com | info@sparta-nc.com

Welcome To Alleghany County & Sparta

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Exploring

• Artisans' Studios• Arts & Heritage Organizations• Attractions & Recreation• Education & Government

Artisans' Studios

A Bird in Hand by Dan 292 Walnut Branch Church Rd. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2285 www.abirdinhandbydan.comSee our ad on page 19.

Blue Ridge Woodcrafters 593 Andrews Ridge Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1710 www.sparta-nc.com/brwoodcraftersSee our ad on page 10.

Cater Pots 209 Antioch Church Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4604 www.caterpots.com

Jewelweed Studio 185 Gumtree Ln Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7464 www.jewelweedstudio.com

Mangum Pottery 280 Turkey Hollow Ln Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5291 www.mangumpottery.com

Mangum-Cater on Main LLC 24 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-200-2414 See ad on page 19.

New River Artisans 528 Piney Creek School Road Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-2216 www.newriverartisans.com

Pottery Place of Sparta LLC 555 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3443 See ad on page 3.

Woodcrafts by Hedrick 593 Andrews Ridge Road Sparta NC 28675336-372-6556

Arts & Heritage Organizations

Alleghany Arts Council P O Box 962 Sparta NC 28675 336-363-2312

Alleghany Community Theatre PO Box 206 Sparta NC 28675 336-359-8807 www.artinsparta.com

Alleghany Historical-Genealogical Society/Historical Museum 7 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2115 www.ahgs.org

Alleghany Quilters Guild 125 Rock Lane Dobson NC 27017 336-725-4474www.alleghanyquiltersguild.com

Attractions & Recreation

Alleghany Jubilee27 N Main StreetSparta NC 28675336-372-8676www.alleghanyjubilee.com

Alleghany Wellness Center508 Collins RoadSparta NC 28675336-372-2944www.alleghanywellnesscenter.com

Blue Ridge Santa 563 Rector Rd. Ennice NC 28623 336-657-3032 www.blueridgesanta.com

Rivercamp USA 2221 Kings Creek Rd. Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-2267 www.rivercampUSA.com

The Magic Show-A Div. of Christian Bible Views 22 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2039 www.themagicshow.com

Education & Government

Alleghany County Cooperative Extension 90 S. Main St.Sparta NC 28675336-372-5597Alleghany.ces.ncsu.edu

Alleghany County Government348 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675336-372-4179www.alleghanycounty-nc.gov

Alleghany County School Administration85 Peachtree St. Sparta NC 28675336-372-4345www.alleghany.k12.nc.usSee our ad on page 33.

Blue Ridge Christian School122 Glade Valley Church Rd.Glade Valley, NC 28627336-372-6900www.blueridgechristianschool.org

High Country Workforce Development Board468 New Market Blvd Boone NC 28607828-265-5434www.highcountrywdb.com

Town of Sparta304 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675336-372-4257www.townofsparta.org

US Congresswoman Virginia Foxx3540 Clemmons Road, Suite 125 Clemmons NC 27012 336-778-0211www.foxx.house.gov

Wilkes Community College15 Atwood St. Sparta NC 28675336-372-5061www.wilkescc.edu

Galleries and Museums

Alleghany Arts & Crafts36 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675336-372-1776

Alleghany Historical-Genealogical Society/Historical Museum7 North Main St. Sparta NC 28675336-372-2115 www.ahgs.org

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• Galleries & Museums• Golf Courses• Parks • Wineries & Wine Making Supplies

Blue Ridge Gallery of Fine Arts 103 Gallery Ln Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1711 www.blueridgefineart.comSee our ad on page 5.

Studio Redwood16 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675336-372-7111www.studioredwood.com See our ad on page 5.

VFW Military Museum1193 Hwy 21 S. Sparta NC 28675 336-200-0083

Golf Courses

High Meadows Country Club1288 Country Club Rd. Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2622www.highmeadowscountryclub.com See our ad on page 11.

New River Country Club611 Golf Course Rd., Sparta NC 28675336-372-4869www.sparta-nc.com/newrivergolf

Olde Beau Golf Club729 Olde Beau Blvd., Roaring Gap NC 28668336-363-3333 / 800-752-1634 www.oldebeau.com See our ad on page 7.

Roaring Gap Club P O Box 129 Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2211 www.roaringgapclub.com

Parks

Blue Ridge Parkway/Doughton ParkMP 241828-298-0398www.NPS.gov/blri

Crouse Park60 Cherry St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4257 www.townofsparta.org

New River State Park358 New River State Park Rd., Laurel Springs NC 28644336-982-2587www.ncparks.gov

Stone Mountain State Park3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap NC 28668336-957-8185www.ncparks.gov

Wineries/Wine Making Supplies

Grapestompers102 Thistle Meadow, Laurel Springs NC 28644336-359-2995 800-233-1505www.grapestompers.com

Thistle Meadow Winery Inc.102 Thistle Meadow,Laurel Springs NC 28644336-359-2995 800-233-1505www.thistlemeadowwinery.com See our ad on page 18.

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Almost anytime is a good time to visit Alleghany County and Sparta and the surrounding area. Summer and fall, the New River beckons sportsmen as well as families canoeing downstream. Opportunities for outdoor adventure abound along the Blue Ridge Parkway and at New River and Stone Mountain State Parks. During the year, festivals and celebrations offer added excitement. The following list is an overview of events and special activities. Since this calendar is prepared months in advance, for events scheduled for a specific date it is always wise to go to our calendar at Sparta-NC.com, call the number listed with the event or call the Chamber at 800-372-5473 or 336-372-5473 to confirm dates, times and details before making your plans to attend.

RECURRING EVENTS

Alleghany Farmer’s Market: Vendors will have fresh vegetables, pastured meats and cheeses, gour-met baked goods, artisan crafts and more. Open on Saturdays from 9a until 1p, May –October, at the E. Whitehead St., Highway 18 N. entrance to Crouse Park.

Crouse House Pickers: Come to listen or sit in on this informal bluegrass and old-time music jam. 6p each Monday at Crouse Park.

Historic 1908 Courthouse Jam: Every Wednesday beginning at 6:30 p in Independence, VA. Local musicians jam in this historic setting. 276-773-2471

Alleghany Jubilee: Dance or listen to local bands performing traditional mountain music every Tuesday and Saturday beginning at 7p. 25 N. Main St. 336-372-4591

Blue Ridge Music Center: Weekend concerts and special programs June through mid-October, Parkway Mile Post 213. www.BlueRidgeMusicCenter.org 276-236-5309

Saturday Music in the Park: Bring a lawn chair or blanket to spread on the lawn of Crouse Park, Sparta, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Check for details www.CoolSparta.com 800-372-5473

EVENTS CALENDAR

Empty Bowls 2014: Feed your soul as well as your body. Come and support a hunger free commu-nity at the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. Supports Solid Rock Food Closet, April 24 11a-2p.

Summer Jamboree: There are many special activities Memorial Day through Labor Day calendared later in the year. Check the online calendar at CoolSparta.com or drop by the Visitors' Center, 58 South Main, for an Events Calendar. Our foyer is always open.

Memorial Ceremony & Parade: Saturday, May 23. Courthouse lawn ceremony at 1p, parade fol-lows.

Wine Festivals: Amateur winemakers showcase their talent at the Grapestompers/ThistleMeadow Winery in Laurel Springs, Saturday, June 20, 12n-4p. In the fall, the annual Wine Tasting features area vintners, Sunday, Oct. 4, 12n-5p. www.ThistleMeadowWinery.com 336-359-2995 or 800-233-1505

Tour de Mountains: A day of bicycling up, down and around the Blue Ridge Mountains that sur-round the community of Sparta, North Carolina. You choose your ride distance with 25, 40, 60, 80 and 100 mile planned routes. Rides provide fully stocked rest stops every 10 to 15 miles and SAG sup-port: June 13. Details at TourdeMountains.com or call 336-372-2944.

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Studio Tours: Local artisans and craftspeople open their studios to demonstrate their handiwork: June 19-21 and Oct. 16-18. Details at NCMountainArtsAdventure.com

Mud Sling: See how far the big trucks can go through the sea of mud at the County Fairgrounds, 1521 US 21 South. Call 800-372-5473 or check the calendar at CoolSparta.com for dates and times.

July 4th: Everyone is invited to Sparta, NC, Saturday evening, July 4, to tailgate at Alleghany High School beginning at 6p and stay for fireworks at dusk. Music provided. Concessions available. Sparta’s Independence Day Parade is also held Saturday, July 4, beginning at 2p. 800-372-5473

Art in the Barn: Come out and find treasures at the Art in the Barn event from July 2nd through July 4th from 10a to 5p at the Motsinger's barn. For more information, call 336-363-2890 or 336-372-4604.

Alleghany Fiddlers Convention: The best of traditional mountain music in competition, July 17-18 at the County Fairgrounds, 1521 US 21 South, Sparta. AlleghanyFiddlersConvention.com

Craft and Quilting Weekend: This double event weekend offers something for everyone. The Alleghany Quilters' Guild Show is at the Black Building of the County Fairgrounds, 1521 US 21 South ,Friday & Saturday, July 24-25, 10a-4p (336-372-5838). The Blue Ridge Mountain Fair is at Crouse Park (2 blocks behind the Courthouse) in downtown Sparta Friday, 3-6p, & Saturday, 9a-5p (336-363-3099).

Annual VFW Car Show: The VFW Car Show will be in the NAPCO parking lot, 120 Trojan Ave., Saturday, August 1 from 7a-4p (336-372-5573).

Mountain Heritage Festival: Some 100 food and craft vendors and demonstrators spread out on Main Street for this celebration of mountain life Saturday, Sept. 19, 10a – 4:30p. Music and dance entertainment. Sparta-NC.com/heritage 800-372-5473

Trunk or Treat: Celebrate Halloween at Trunk or Treat in Crouse Park on Oct. 31. Decorate your vehicle for young ones to get treats from your trunk, under your hatch or pickup bed. Costume con-test at 6 p.m. Prizes for best costume and best vehicle decoration. Concessions available. Open to any and all.

High Country Lights: Thanksgiving through New Years Day, over 100,000 lights will be choreo-graphed to sixty minutes of music at Glade Creek Fire Department on Glade Valley Road, 6.4 miles from its intersection with US 21 and 5.3 miles from the intersection with NC 18. The lights will be running every night, Sunday through Thursday from 6p-10p and Friday and Saturday from 6p-11p. highcountrylights.com

Christmas in the Mountains: Beginning Nov. 15 and continuing until Dec. 24, local farms open their fields to let visitors choose the perfect Christmas tree to be fresh cut, baled and secured to their vehi-cle for the ride home. www.Sparta-NC.com/choose

Christmas Parade: Floats will wind down Sparta’s Main Street, beginning at 2p on Saturday, Nov. 28. The Singing Christmas Tree will perform Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4, 5 and 6 at 7p at First Baptist Church, 202 South Main Street, Sparta. No admission is charged, but reservations are recom-mended. 336-372-8446

The annual Christmas Craft Fair: Find a special handmade gift, Saturday, Dec. 5, 9a-4:30p, in the Black Building at the County Fairgrounds.

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For more events throughout the year, check our calendar at www.CoolSparta.com

or call 800-372-5473 or 336-372-5473.

Advocacy Trade & Support Groups

Alleghany Christmas Tree Association PO Box 892Sparta NC 28675336-372-2526www.alleghanycta.com

Alleghany County Community Foundation 74 13th Ave., NEHickory NC 28601828-328-1237 www.nccommunityfoundation.org

Alleghany County Democratic Party P O Box 248 Sparta NC 336-372-8140 www.ncdp.org

Alleghany County Republican Party PO Box 416 Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-9598 www.alleghanygop.org

Alleghany Pregnancy Care Center 226 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7844 www.alleghanypcc.org

Alleghany Lives 3152 US 21 N Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4059

Alleghany Rifle AssociationP O Box 986 Sparta NC 28675 336-657-0878 www.alleghanyrifleclub.com

Better Business Bureau of Northwest NC 500 W. 5th St., Suite 202 Winston Salem NC 27101 800-777-8348 www.bbb.org

Friends of Alleghany Library 2076 Memorial Park Dr. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5573 www.NWRL.org See ad on page 13.

Miles J.O.B. Fund 565 S. Main StreetSparta NC 28675 336-372-5646 www.jobfund.org

Save A Pet Foundation of Alleghany P O Box 44 Sparta NC 28675 704-880-7876 www.petfinder.com/shelters/alleghany.html

VFW Post 7034 1193 Hwy 21 S. Sparta NC 28675 336-200-0083

Christmas Tree Farms

Alleghany Christmas Tree Association PO Box 892 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2526 www.alleghanycta.com

Blue Ridge Christmas Trees 904 Rivers Edge Rd.Sparta NC 28675 336-745-5766 www.blueridgechristmastrees.com

Blue Ridge Trees 1622 Hwy 18N Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5322

Edwards Choose & Cut 1767 Big Oak Road Ennice NC 28623 336-657-3463 www.edwardsfamilyfarms.com

• Advocacy, Trade & Support Groups• Christmas Tree Farms• Churches & Ministries• Clubs & Civic Organizations

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Mountain Life

• Farms• Industry & Manufacturing• Service Organizations

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McInnis Tree Farm 468 Presnell Rd. Ennice NC 28623 336-657-8072

Motsinger Trees at Pine Shadows Farm 147 Camp Butler Rd. Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2065 www.motsingertrees.com

Nelson's Christmas Trees 904 Fraser Road Sparta NC 28675 336-363-4398www.nelsonschristmastrees.com

Pardue Farms 830 Pardue Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8106www.parduetreefarms.blogspot.com

Richard Woodie Tree Farm 499 Antioch Church Road Sparta NC 28675 336-657-0469 www.rwtreefarm.com

Riverbend Tree FarmsFarmer Road Sparta NC 28675 336-363-4351 www.riverbendtrees.com

Churches & Ministries

Christ Episcopal Church 2543 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7983 www.christchurchalleghany.org

Cornerstone Christian Fellowship 1276 Grandview Drive Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3070 www.ccfsparta.org

First Baptist Church of Sparta202 S. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8446 www.spartafirstbaptistchurch.com

Evergreen Trail Christmas Farms P O Box 1523 Sparta NC 28675 336-657-1254 www.evergreentrailchristmasfarms.com

Gambill Farms 609 Shiloh Church Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4172

Joe Edwards Christmas Tree Farm 103 Gallery Ln Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1711 www.blueridgefineart.com

Lil' Grandfather Mtn. Choose & Cut Farm 15371 NC Hwy 18 S Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-372-9613www.lilgrand.com

Maines Tree Farm 113 Bob's Ln Glade Valley NC 28627 336-363-2901 www.mainestreefarm.com

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Mountain Life

Churches & Ministries

Laurel Ridge Camp & Conference Center 124 Pendry Drive Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2951 www.laurelridge.org

Sparta Church of God 99 Moxley Hollow Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4212 www.spartachurchofgod.com

Sparta Presbyterian Church 160 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5045 www.spartapresbyterian.org

Sparta United Methodist Church 190 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4441 www.umcsparta.com

St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church29 Highland DriveSparta NC 28675 336-372-8846

Clubs & Civic Organizations

American Cancer Society 4-A Oak Branch Drive Greensboro NC 27407 800-227-2345www.cancer.org

New River Shrine Club 2784 US 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-712-5580

Rotary Club of Alleghany P O Box 1293 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7158 www.sparta-nc.com/rotary

Sparta Lions Club P.O. Box 1002 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7573 www.spartalions.lionwap.org

Farms

Chilly Water Farms, LLC442 Laurel Glenn Church Rd Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2552 www.chillywaterfarmllc.com

Cross Creek Farm2416 Nile Rd., Sparta NC 28675336-372-8574www.crosscreekfarmnc.com

Dogs by Debbie -- The Gentle Farm2418 Grandview Dr., Sparta NC 28675336-372-2039www.dogsbydebbie.com

Gambill Farms609 Shiloh Church Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4172

Industrial & Manufacturing

Amano Pioneer Eclipse Corp. 1 Eclipse Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8080 www.pioneer-eclipse.com

International Pipes & Accessories, LLC 1731 U.S. Hwy 21 S. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5521 www.drgrabow.net

NAPCO, Inc. 120 Trojan Ave. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5228 www.napcousa.com

New River Artisans 528 Piney Creek School Rd Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-2216 www.newriverartisans.com

Parker Sales & Service 69 Parker Ln Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2812 www.psasinc.com

Service Organizations

Alleghany Cares, Inc25 Womble St., Sparta NC 28675336-372-5959www.alleghanycares.comSee our ad on page 50.

Alleghany County Community Foundation74 13th Ave. NE, Hickory NC 28601828-328-1237 www.nccommunityfoundation.org

Alleghany County Cooperative Extension90 S. Main St., Sparta NC 28675336-372-5597www.Alleghany.CES.NCSU.edu

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Alleghany Partnership for Children994 North Main St., Sparta NC 28675336-372-2846www.alleghanykids.com

Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission1747 Hwy 21 N., Sparta NC 28675336-372-7284www.brocinc.com

Miles Job Fund565 S. Main St., Sparta NC 28675336-372-5646www.jobfund.org

Piney Creek Dirty Fingers Garden Club389 Phipps Dairy Road Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-2213

Sparta Lions ClubP.O. Box 1002, Sparta NC 28675336-372-7573 www.spartalions.lionwap.org

Sparta Revitalization CommitteePO Box 1020, Sparta NC 28675336-372-1525 www.renewspartanc.org

Special Olympics Alleghany266 Chestnut Hill LaneSparta NC 28675336-306-4555www.sonc.net

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Featured Artists

Woodcraft has always played an important role in Sparta and Alleghany County. Wood is plentiful and in our early history, it was valued less for its beauty and more for functionality as it was used to create utensils, furniture, cabinets and buildings in this Blue Ridge Mountain frontier culture.

Wood’s signifi cance has grown and today art and function combine as artisans meld beauty with benefi t in their creations.

Blue Ridge Woodcrafters was founded by John Brady, who retired in 2001 from 31 years in education as a school teacher and principal. It was then that he turned his woodworking hobby into a second career. He be-gan in his basement crafting his signature accessories and utensils for kitch-en and the home from strips of native woods glued into a solid piece such that each item shows the beauty of several tree species.Today, his standalone shop and studio at 593 Andrews Ridge Road, Sparta, turns out a variety of home accessories, each the color and texture of nu-merous native woods, as well as tables, benches and small furniture pieces. These larger pieces are created on an as-ordered basis. His best sellers remain some of his fi rst creations, sturdy cutting boards and lazy susans. They are as durable as they are beautiful, and customers can expect them to last a lifetime. To serve his returning customers, John is forever look-ing for new accessories to create that blend functional design and elegant form. His casserole tray is a unique solution to a long-standing challenge of how to transport hot dishes to covered-dish events without spilling one’s prize recipe.

Carolina Farm Table, formerly Designs in Wood, is a custom furniture shop which specializes in farm tables, hutches and other hand crafted pieces for the home. John and Penny Ulery began Designs In Wood in 1972 in San Diego, California. They moved to Sparta in 1980, and bought the remaining half of the old Lowe’s Hardware building next to the law enforcement center at the corner of East Doughton and Alleghany Street, where the shop still currently resides.

John and Penny have been selling at art and antique shows for the past 30 years, working with clients all over the United States, and have won numerous awards for the craftsmanship and design of

their work. Their interest in furniture these days is focused on custom pieces such as traditional fur-niture like farm tables, sideboards, and hutches. What began as a small woodworking shop that made hand carved mirrors and birdhouses, has developed into Carolina Farm Table.

Today, along with their son Devin, and a small group of talented craftsmen, they build custom furniture. Skilled in design, advertising and business, Devin has brought quite a bit to the “table.” Born and raised in Sparta, he is focused on internet sales and sees the potential for local business growth. He looks forward to what the future holds for both Carolina Farm Table, and the town of Sparta. They have a growing staff of seven, who take great pride in their work. Devin’s wife Anna helps in photography,

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sales and advertising for the business and together they have made it truly a family business.Carolina Farm Table is open by appointment only, as it is a true woodworking shop, but love to have visitors come and check them out. They are excited about the Sparta Studio Tour in June and October, and look forward to being part of this growing event. “From our home to yours...”

Horton's Cabinets - Phil Horton was raised by his grandparents and learned his trade working beside his grandfather Edwin Lyon. Since opening his own shop in 1990, Horton’s Cabinets has been building high-end cabinets and providing custom mill work for homes and businesses in Alleghany County as well as surrounding counties and clients in the North Carolina Piedmont.

Located at 4222 US 21 South, Sparta, the shop employs six craftsmen and one dog. His company has grown by word of mouth as the quality of the work speaks for itself. Its primary clients are architects, interior decorators and home owners.

Phil has a strong commitment to his community as well as to the quality of his work. He recently donated a pair of custom entry doors for the home of the local VFW, Post 7034. They can be viewed at 1193 U.S. 21, Sparta. They demonstrate a can-do attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges. Phil says that if you can show him a picture, he can build it!

His work has been featured in Builders/Architecture, Southern Living, Country Living and VFW, the national magazine of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

A Bird In Hand ... by Dan is the creation of local carver Dan Abernathy. In his work, he has taken woodworking to a pure art form as he creates lifelike reproductions of some of natures most delicate creatures. From age 4 when Dan thought he could put salt on the tail of snow birds and catch them, his

work has been informed by a lifelong interest and fascination with birds. What began as a hobby has became a major focus for the past 26 years. The lush woods and pastures of the mountains surrounding his shop at 292 Walnut Branch Church Road, Sparta, offer a feast of different birds to observe, photograph, study and then bring to life in wood.

His carving studies began at John C. Campbell Folk School and later un-der 3 Ward Foundation “Best In World” master carvers, as he added their specifi c techniques to his own unique style. For the past 10 years he has taught bird carving at John C. Campbell Folk School

As a past member of Southern Highlands Craft Guild and Piedmont Craftsmen, he has received many cash prizes and awards as he exhibited his work in juried art shows and museums in the Southeast. In 2002 he exhibited a bird carved explicitly for the White House Christmas Tree.

Dan’s carvings range from a six-foot, ten-inch Bald Eagle in fl ight to the smallest humming birds and everything in between, each so delicately done that you can see the coat of feathers, as if they could spring to life and take fl ight.

A Carolina Farm Table Horton's Cabinets

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Shopping

• Apparel• Arts & Crafts• Book Sales• Cell Phones• Christmas Stores• Convenience Stores• Electronics & Video• Flooring & Wall Coverings• Florists• Fruits,Vegetables & Meats• Furniture & Home Décor

Apparel

Gill's Jeans & Things 42 N Main StreetSparta NC 28675 336-372-8856

Murphy's Mercantile 18 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675336-372-1988See ad on page 17.

S&L Outdoor Sports Supply 38 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5686 www.sloutdoors.com See ad on page 19.

The Posh Fox of Roaring Gap 10927 US Highway 21 South Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3999www.theposhfoxofroaringgap.com See ad on page 17.

Touch of Grace 38 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5551

Wrenn's Nest16 S Main StreetSparta NC 28675336-572-2814

Art & Craft Store

Alleghany Arts & Crafts 36 N. Main StreetSparta NC 28675 336-372-1776

Blue Ridge Woodcrafters 593 Andrews Ridge Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1710 www.sparta-nc.com/brwoodcrafters See ad on page 10.

Cater Pots 209 Antioch Church Road Sparta NC 28675336-372-4604 www.caterpots.com

Delta's Goodies 36 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675336-372-5838www.sparta-nc.com/delta

Mangum Pottery of Turkey Knob 280 Turkey Hollow LnSparta NC 28675336-372-5291 www.magnumpottery.com

Mangum-Cater on Main 24 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675336-200-2414See ad on page 19.

Pottery Place of Sparta 555 N Main StreetSparta NC 28675336-372-3443See ad on page 3.

Woodcrafts by Hedrick 593 Andrews Ridge Road Sparta NC 28675336-372-6556

Book Sales

Books 'N Friends35 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675336-372-5155See ad on page 13.

Cell Phones

21 Wireless, Inc. 665 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675336-372-CELL www.my21wireless.com See ad on the back cover.

Carolina West Wireless 1397 Curtis Bridge Rd. Wilkesboro NC 28697800-235-5007 www.carolinawest.com

Christmas Stores

Blue Ridge Christmas Trees 904 Rivers Edge Road Sparta NC 28675 336-745-5766 www.blueridgechristmastrees.com

Convenience Stores

Betty's Convenience Store & Deli 235 N. Main StreetSparta NC 28675336-372-4530

Pro Stop 10806 US Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-9000

Twin Oaks General Store & Café 24 US Hwy 221 N Sparta NC 28675336-372-5470

Electronics & Video

21 Wireless, Inc. 665 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675336-372-CELL www.my21wireless.comSee ad on the back cover.

Alleghany Electronics665 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3474See ad on page 34.

• Gifts, Antiques & Collectibles• Groceries & Food Markets• Hardware Stores• Jewelry Stores• Office Supplies & Equipment• Pharmacies• Sporting Goods & Gun Shops• Thrift Stores & Consignment Sales• Wineries & Wine Making Supplies• Wood Stoves

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Flooring & Wall Coverings

Custom Wall & Floor Covering 1585 U.S. Hwy 21 SSparta NC 28675336-372-4730

Florists

Halsey Drug / The Blossom Shop 55 S. Main StreetSparta NC 28675336-372-5599www.boonedrug.com/pharmacies

Fruits, Vegetables & Meats

Alleghany Farmer's Market60 Cherry StreetSparta NC 28675336-406-6432See ad on page 13.

Alleghany Meat Center116 S Main StreetSparta NC 28675336-372-4343See ad on page 19.

Chilly Water Farm442 Laurel Glenn Church Rd Sparta NC 28675336-372-2552www.chillywaterfarmllc.com

Cross Creek Farm 2416 Nile Road Sparta NC 28675336-372-8574 www.crosscreekfarmnc.com

Furniture & Home Décor

Carolina Farm Table64 Alleghany Street Sparta NC 28675336-372-8995www.carolinafarmtable.com See feature on page

Delta's Goodies 36 N Main StreetSparta NC 28675 336-372-5838 www.sparta-nc.com/delta

The Farmhouse on Main 285 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1652

The Posh Fox of Roaring Gap 10927 US Highway 21 South Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3999 www.theposhfoxofroaringgap.com See ad on page 17. Touch of Grace 38 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675336-372-5551 Gifts, Antiques & Collectibles

Adams Jewelers381 S Main StreetSparta NC 28675 336-372-4653www.adams-jewelers.com

Murphy's Mercantile 18 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1988See ad on page 17.

Ofelia's on Main 4 South Main StreetSparta NC 28675336-372-2882

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Gifts, Antiques & Collectibles

The Farmhouse on Main 285 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675336-372-1652

The Vintage Cottage Ice Cream Parlor & Gift Boutique15 N Main StreetSparta NC 28675336-372-7837

Wild Woody's14234 Highway 18S Laurel Springs NC 28644336-984-8088See ad on page 22.

Wrenn's Nest16 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675336-572-2814

Groceries & Food Markets

Alleghany Farmer's Market60 Cherry StreetSparta NC 28675336-406-6432See ad on page 13.

Alleghany Meat Center116 S Main StreetSparta NC 28675336-372-4343See ad on page 19.

Food Lion, Inc. 381 S. Main StreetSparta NC 28675336-372-5585www.foodlion.com

Lowes Foods 665 Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5691 www.lowesfoods.com

Hardware Stores

Blevins Building Supply 7258 US Hwy 21 SouthGlade Valley NC 28627336-363-2216 www.blevinsbuildingsupplyinc.com

Farmers Hardware 11 S. Main StreetSparta NC 28675 336-372-8990

Jewelry

Adams Jewelers381 S Main StreetSparta NC 28675 336-372-4653 www.adams-jewelers.com

Blue Ridge Gallery of Fine Arts 103 Gallery LaneSparta NC 28675 336-372-1711 www.blueridgefineart.com See ad on page 5. Office Supplies & Equipment

Quality Business Services 101 6th St., Suite 15 North Wilkesboro NC 28659 336-838-2957

Pharmacies

Halsey Drug / The Blossom Shop 55 S. Main StreetSparta NC 28675 336-372-5599www.boonedrug.com/pharmacies

Sporting Goods & Gun Shops

S&L Outdoor Sports Supply 38 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5686 www.sloutdoors.comSee ad on page 19.

Thrift Store & Consignment Sales

Alleghany Cares, Inc 25 Womble StreetSparta NC 28675 336-372-5959 www.alleghanycares.comSee ad on page 50.

Alleghany Memorial Hospital Thrift Shop 11372 US Hwy 21 Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3194 www.amhsparta.org/thrift.html

Wineries & Wine Making Supplies

Grapestompers 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2995 www.grapestompers.com

Thistle Meadow Winery 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2995 www.thistlemeadowwinery.comSee ad on page 18.

Wood Stoves

G&B Energy 1070 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4443 www.gbenergy.com See ad on page 30.

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Murphy’s Mercantile: Find Something Unique, Take It Home

Murphy’s Mercantile was born out of a need for Christmas gifts in 2005. Chrysty Murphy had left her job to attend school and had no gifts. She wondered if she could make something. Her mother was an artist, and growing up without much was made easier by her mother’s ability to look around the home and create crafts and works of art from what was al-ready available there. So Chrysty, who is rather ‘crafty’ her-self, started looking around her own home, and found her daughter’s tights that had been put in the ‘donate’ bag. From those tights she created several snowmen! She took them to her aunt’s beauty shop, to see what her aunt thought of them, and one of the customers there asked if Chrysty sold them.

From that humble beginning, Chrysty received an order and ended up making almost 100 snowmen! She moved on from there to creating folk art dolls, more snowmen, painting on spoons, and trying other different things.

Chrysty opened the store, now located at 18 S Main Street, Sparta, in 2011 and realized quickly that the hand-made items went so fast, she needed to add other items to fi ll up the space in the store. She started by adding scarves and now at Murphy’s Mercantile you may also purchase unique ladies apparel and outerwear, ladies accessories, jewelry, handbags, and of course, lots of scarves! There are also some home décor items, and a selection of items are either locally made, North Carolina made, or made in the USA.

In Murphy’s you can purchase soap that is made right here in Sparta, by a Sparta native. You may also purchase candles made in North Carolina, and folk art made by Chrysty herself.

When asked what the most popular item in the store is, it is an easy answer. Scarves! You can even get a demonstration on how to ‘wear’ your scarf, or watch a video on their Facebook page. The next best seller would be their leggings. Wearing the leggings is self-ex-planatory, no demo needed!

Murphy’s Mercantile was recognized as the 2014 Retail Merchant of the Year at the Annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet. Murphy’s Mercantile is known for their friendly staff who offer personalized shopping experiences to all who enter their door. So stop by and check out the great selection, Monday-Saturday from 10 am till 5 pm. From now until Christmas, Murphy’s will be open until 6 pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

Featured Member

Dining & Catering

Catering

Becca's Backwoods Bean Coffee Shop21 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7888

Motley's BBQ & Catering4917 Hwy 113, Laurel Springs NC 28644336-359-2191

River Rock Grill & Sparta Family Fun Center58 Blue Ridge St., Sparta NC 28675336-372-2695

Coffee Shops

Becca's Backwoods Bean Coffee Shop21 North Main St., Sparta NC 28675336-372-7888

Delis

Betty's Convenience Store & Deli235 N. Main St., Sparta NC 28675336-372-4530

Food Lion, Inc. 381 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5585 www.foodlion.com

Lowes Foods 665 Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5691 www.lowesfoods.com

Pro Stop10806 US Hwy 21 S., Roaring Gap NC 28668336-363-9000

Ice Cream Shops

Mustard Seed Café 38 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7444

The Vintage Cottage Ice Cream Parlor & Gift Boutique15 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675336-372-7837

Restaurants

Becca's Backwoods Bean Coffee Shop21 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7888

Brown's Family Restaurant115 Jones St., Sparta NC 28675336-372-3400

Buckaroo's Grille9431 Hwy 93, Piney Creek NC 28663336-359-2825www.buckaroogrille.com

Burger King477 S. Main St., Sparta NC 28675336-372-7440

Freeborne's Eatery & Lodge14300 Hwy 18 SLaurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-8008www.freebornes.com

Mis Arados403 S. Main St., Sparta NC 28675336-372-1414

Motley's BBQ & Catering4917 Hwy 113, Laurel Springs NC 28644336-359-2191

Mustard Seed Café38 S Main St., Sparta NC 28675336-372-7444

Nikola's Restaurant10498 Hwy 21 S., Roaring Gap NC 28668336-363-6060 www.highmeadowsinnnc.com

Pizzeria665 S Main St., Suite 125 Sparta NC 28675336-372-8885

River Rock Grill & Sparta Family Fun Center58 Blue Ridge St., Sparta NC 28675336-372-2695

Tex Mex Restaurant1046 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1955

The Pines of Sparta577 N Main St., Sparta NC 28675336-372-4242

Twin Oaks General Store & Café24 Hwy 221,Sparta NC 28675336-372-5470

When You Come, Come Hungry!

• Catering• Coffee Shops• Delis

• Ice Cream Shops• Restaurants

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Come Stay With Us

Apartments

New Sparta LLCPine Ridge Apartments47 Poplar St., Sparta NC 28675336-372-8668 www.sparta-nc.com/pineridgeapts

Ridgeview Apartments218 E. Whitehead St. Sparta NC 28675336-372-4752See ad on page 26.

Campgrounds & RV Developments

Blue Ridge Parkway Doughton ParkMP 241 Sparta NC 28675828-298-0398 www.nps.gov.blri

Miller's Camping793 Miller Rd., Laurel Springs NC 28644336-359-2828www.millerscamping.com

Mountain Side Campground & Cabins732 Mountain Side Drive Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-8487www.mountainsidecampground.com

New River State Park358 New River State Park Rd., Laurel Springs NC 28644336-982-2587www.ncparks.gov

Rivercamp USA2221 Kings Creek Rd., Piney Creek NC 28663336-359-2267www.rivercampUSA.com

Stone Mountain State Park3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap NC 28668336-957-8185www.ncparks.gov

Wild Woody's14234 Hwy 18S, Laurel Springs NC 28644336-984-8088See our ad on page 22.

Conference & Retreat Centers

Camp Cheerio1430 Camp Cheerio Rd., Glade Valley NC 28627336-363-2604 www.campcheerio.org

Laurel Ridge Camp & Conference Center124 Pendry Dr., Laurel Springs NC 28644336-359-2951 www.laurelridge.org

The Clubhouse at River Country Estates139 Pear Tree LanePiney Creek NC 28663 336-359-2585www.rivercountryestates.com

• Apartments• Campgrounds & RV Developments • Conference & Retreat Centers• Bed & Breakfast Inns• Hotels/Motels• Vacation Rental Cabins & Homes

Cable/Dish TV

Fireplace

Hot Tub

Pets Allowed

Microwave

Air Conditioning

Internet

DVD/VCR

Handicap Access

Refrigerator

Guide to ammenities at Bed & Breakfast Inns, Motels and Vacation Rentals

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Bed & Breakfast Inns

Doughton Hall Bed & Breakfast Inn12668 Hwy 18 S., Laurel Springs NC 28644336-359-2341 888-799-5194www.doughtonhallbandb.com

Glade Valley Bed and Breakfast330 Shaw Lane, Glade Valley NC 28627336-657-8811 800-538-0358www.gladevalley.com See our ads on pages 25, 26.

Harmony Hill Bed & Breakfast1740 Halsey Knob Rd., Sparta NC 28675336-372-6868www.harmonyhillbnb.com

Hotels/Motels

Alleghany Inn341 N. Main Sparta NC 28675336-372-2501 888-372-2501www.alleghanyinn.com See our ad on page 24.

Freeborne's Eatery & Lodge14300 Hwy 18 S. Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-8008www.freebornes.com

Grayson Inn & Suites155 Rainbow Circle Dr., Independence VA 24348276-773-3313 www.grayson-inn.com

High Meadows Inn10498 Hwy 21 S., Roaring Gap NC 28668336-363-6060 800-585-6309www.highmeadowsinnnc.com

Vacation Rental Cabins, Homes & Condos

Absolute HeavenLadybug Lane Sparta NC 28675 207-521-4843

Alleghany Unique Rentals1103 Mahogany Rock Rd., & 50 Bald Knob Rd., Sparta NC 28675 www.sparta-nc.com/aur 336-372-4191 888-372-5244See our ads on page 26.

Bald Knob Farm House50 Bald Knob Rd., Sparta NC 28675336-372-4191 888-336-372-5244www.sparta-nc.com/aur/baldknob.htmlSee our ads on page 26.

Blue Ridge Mountain House764 Bullhead Rd., Sparta NC 28675910-526-6734 See our ad on page 22.www.sparta-nc.com/mountainhouse

Cabin at Glade Valley330 Shaw Lane, Glade Valley NC 28627336-657-8811 800-538-0358www.gladevalley.com See our ads on pages 25, 26.

Chestnut House68 Duncan St., Sparta NC 28675336-372-5244www.sparta-nc.com/aur/chestnut.html

Dairy Barn Loft or Parlor1103 Mahogany Rock Rd., Sparta NC 28675336-372-4191 888-336-372-5244www.sparta-nc.com/aur/dairybarn.html

Deerwood Park Communities206 Bear Lodge Dr., Sparta NC 28675336-372-8256 866-686-5263www.deerwoodpark.com

Fox Den Mountain Cabin135 Fox Trail, Sparta NC 28675336-372-2162 www.sparta-nc.com/FoxDen

Longview Cabin Rental231 Legra Rd., Piney Creek NC 28663704-506-0050 www.sparta-nc.com/LongView

$90 4br

$110-143 5br

$65 2-4br

$160 3-4br

$80-100 2br

$125-140 3br

$110-160 5br

$57-89 64rms

$75-90 30rms

$45-99 35rms

$65-80 3units

$90 4br

Varies 3br

$100-110 3br

$150-165 1br

$75-175 14units

$125 2br

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• All New Televisions • Cable TV: 60+ Channels• Electronic Door Locks • Free Wireless Internet

• Microwaves & Refrigerators • Conference Room• Close to The New River, Blue Ridge Pkwy., & Golf Courses

• Fairgrounds Nearby • Restaurant on Premises

Proudly using solar power!

Check rates and make reservations online atour secure site www.AlleghanyInn.com

Free use of the Alleghany Wellness Center and Pool

341 N. Main St. • Sparta, NC 28675 • 336.372.2501 • fax: 336.372.4431Toll Free Reservations: 888.372.2501

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Mahogany Rock Roost1137 Mahogany Rock Rd., Sparta NC 28675336-372-4191 888-372-5244www.sparta-nc.com/aur/mahoganyrock.htmlSee our ad on page 26.

Miles Vacation Rentals565 South Main St., Sparta NC 28675336-372-5646 800-553-2322www.milesnc.com/vacationrentals_1.htmSee our ad on page 28.

Mountain Dreams Realty3647 US Hwy 21 S., Sparta NC 28675336-372-1622 800-513-1622www.mtndreamsrealty.comSee our ad on page 2.

Mountain Side Campground & Cabins732 Mountain Side Dr. Laurel Springs NC 28644336-359-8487www.mountainsidecampground.com

North Carolina Retreat at Little River307 Pleasant View Lane, Ennice NC 28623910-791-9498www.pagesbyluna.com/jbgcabin/

Olde Beau Golf Club Villas720 Olde Beau Blvd., Roaring Gap NC 28668336-363-3333 / 800-752-1634www.oldebeau.com See our ad on page 7.

Serenity Plus1114 Tayson Rd., Sparta NC 28675336-787-4874 800-513-1622www.mtndreamsrealty.comSee our ad on page 26.

The Place on the Blue Ridge Parkway41 Pit Row Ln Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-869-3145 www.theplaceontheblueridgeparkway.com

Tranquility Unlimited181 Pine River Lane, Sparta NC 28675336-372-8260www.sparta-nc.com/TranquilitySee our ad on page 26.

United Country Foxfire Realty2760 Hwy 21 S., Sparta NC 28675336-372-5773 800-524-9041www.sparta-nc-real-estate.comSee our ad on page 25.

Windswept Cabin at Red Roof Farm5180 Nile Rd., Sparta NC 28675336-372-1899www.sparta-nc.com/redrooffarm

$125-175 2-5br

$100 1br

$79-137 1-5br

$135 2br

$85-125 2-4br

$85-125 2br

$130-265 1-4br

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$95 3cabins

$150-175 3br

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• Architects• Building Supplies• Cabinetry & Woodworking• Construction, General Contractors & Renovations• Electricians & Plumbers• Excavating & Hauling• Heating & AC Equipment• Home & Condo Developments & Gated Communities• Land Surveying• Manufactured Housing• Nurseries, Landscaping & Fencing• Painting• Real Estate Agencies & Auctioneers• Windows• Wood Stoves

Architects

Miller Architecture715 North Church St., Ste. 140, Charlotte NC 28202704-337-8500www.millerarchitecture.comSee ad on page 28.

Building Supplies

Blevins Building Supply7258 US Hwy 21 S., Glade Valley NC 28627336-363-2216 800-445-9241www.blevinsbuildingsupplyinc.com

Chandler Concrete23 Birch Lane, Sparta NC 28675336-372-4348 www.chandlerconcrete.com

Cabinetry & Woodworking

Caldwell Construction10886 US Hwy 21 S., Roaring Gap NC 28668336-363-2693www.jamescaldwellconstruction.com

Horton's Cabinets4222 US Hwy 21 S., Sparta NC 28675336-372-1818See ad on page 29.

Construction, General Contractors & Renovations

Andrews Construction/Riverside Log Homes/Stoneridge Estates 1028 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5560 www.riversideloghomes.netSee ad on page 32.

Better-View Renovations 426 Rockhouse Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4545 www.better-viewrenovationsinc.comSee ad on page 31.

Brad Miller Construction 325 Front StreetSparta NC 28675336-823-2291See ad on page 28.

Caldwell Construction Co. 10886 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2693 www.jamescaldwellconstruction.com

Country Comfort Homes 42 New River Dr. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1501 www.countrycomforthomes.com

David Richards Painting 590 Blevins Hollow Road Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-8818See ad on page 28.

Davis Construction Company 389 Bear Creek Lane Sparta NC 28675336-372-5294 www.studioredwood.comSee ad on page 28.

J Billings Masonry 351 Doell LaneSparta NC 28675 336-372-6209

J. E. Woodie & Sons 1640 Hwy 21 NSparta NC 28675336-372-4974See ad on page 32.

Shaw Brothers Construction 811 Shawtown Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-657-8395 www.shawbrothersinc.comSee ad on page 32.

Electricians & Plumbers

B&B Heating & Electrical PO Box 987Sparta NC 28675336-657-0352 See ad on page 30.

Carolina Electrical Services 10886 Hwy 21 SRoaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2160 www.carolinaelectricalservices.com

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Shaw Brothers Construction 811 Shawtown Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-657-8395www.shawbrothersinc.comSee ad on page 32.

Stanley Smith Plumbing 990 Mahoghany Rock Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1757www.waterlinefinder.com

Excavating & Hauling

J. E. Woodie & Sons 1640 Hwy 21 NSparta NC 28675336-372-4974See ad on page 32.

S.D. Wyatt Excavating 1925 Mahogany Rock Road Sparta NC 28675336-372-2771See ad on page 28.

Stanley Smith Plumbing 990 Mahoghany Rock Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1757www.waterlinefinder.com

Heating & AC Equipment Services

B&B Heating & Electrical PO Box 987 Sparta NC 28675336-657-0352See ad on page 30.

Carolina Heating and Air 10886 Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3000 www.carolinaelectricalservices.com

Shaw Brothers Construction 811 Shawtown Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-657-8395 www.shawbrothersinc.comSee ad on page 32.

Homes & Condo Developments & Gated Communities

Andrews Construction/Riverside Log Homes/Stoneridge Estates1028 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 (336)372-5560 www.riversideloghomes.netSee ad on page 32.

Catalyst Development LLC25 Meadowview Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-363-9457

Deerwood Park Communities 206 Bear Lodge Dr. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8256 www.deerwoodpark.com

Miller Architecture715 North Church St. Suite 140 Charlotte NC 28202 704-377-8500 www.millerarchitecture.comSee ad on page 28.

Olde Beau Golf Club 729 Olde Beau Blvd. Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3333 www.oldebeau.com See ad on page 7.

Ridgeway Manor Condominiums 2401 US Hwy 21N Sparta NC 28675704-902-3923 www.ridgewaymanor.com See ad on page 4.

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Sparta Home Center 1584 US Hwy. 21 North Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7488 www.spartahomecenter.com See ad on page 27.

Land Surveying

Blue Ridge Surveying 114 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675336-372-8635www.blueridgesurveying.com Landlink Surveying, PLLC518 Elk Creek Church Road Sparta NC 28675336-372-6101See ad on page 32.

Manufactured Housing

Sparta Home Center 1584 US Hwy. 21 North Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7488 www.spartahomecenter.com See ad on page 27.

Nurseries, Landscaping & Fencing

Improvements Unlimited P O Box 1932Sparta NC 28675336-657-7796See ad on page 31.

Scott's Landscaping 565 S. Main St.Sparta NC 28675336-372-1626See ads on pages 33, 43 & 50.

Painting

David Richards Painting 590 Blevins Hollow Road Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-8818 See ad on page 28.

Real Estate Agencies & Auctioneers

Chris Jones, Realtor 07 S Jefferson Avenue West Jefferson NC 28694 336-657-1720 www.ashecountyrealestate.com

Dixon Auction & Realty Co.27 N. Main Street, Ste A Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8642 www.dixonauction-realty.com

High Meadows Real Estate 10436 U.S. Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3100 www.roaringgap.com See ad on page 11.

Miles Consolidated Companies565 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5646 www.milesnc.com See ad on page 28.

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Real Estate Agencies & Auctioneers

Mountain Dreams Realty 3647 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1622 www.mtndreamsrealty.com See ad on page 2.

Roaring Gap Realty, Inc. 10806 U.S. Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363.9999 www.roaringgaprealty.com

Scenic Realty & Auction 10888 U. S. Hwy 21 Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-1111 www.scenicrealty.com

United Country Foxfire Realty 2760 U.S. Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675336-372-5773 www.sparta-nc-real-estate.com See ad on page 25.

Windows

Better-View Renovations 426 Rockhouse Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4545 www.better-viewrenocationsinc.com See ad on page 31.

Wood Stoves

G&B Energy 1070 N. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4443 www.gbenergy.com See ad on page 30.

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Service Directory

• Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax Services• Advertising, Marketing & Media • Architects• Art Classes• Attorneys• Automotive Parts & Service• Banks & Financial Services• Business Consultation & Counseling Services• Child Care• Cleaning Services & Property Care• Computer & Technology Services• Employment Services• Equipment & Event Rental• Funeral Homes

• Hair Care Salons & Related Services• Heating Oil / Propane• Insurance• Massage & Spa Services• Medical, Health & Fitness• Nursing Homes & Residential Care• Painting• Pet Care• Photography & Framing• Printing & Graphic Design• Security Systems• Transportation & Limousine Services• Utilities• Web Development• Wedding & Event Venues

Accounting Bookkeeping & Tax Services

H & R Block 323 N. Main StreetSparta NC 28675 336-372-4197 www.hrblock.com

Advertising, Marketing & Media

Alleghany Community Television, Inc. 115 Atwood Street, Suite B Sparta NC 28675 336-657-0825 www.actv.me

Alleghany News 20 S. Main StreetSparta NC 28675 336-372-8999 www.alleghanynews.com

Presnell's Printing & Photography 1397 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5989 www.presnellsonline.com

Skyline Membership Corp/Skybest Communications 199 Grayson Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1350 www.skybest.com See ad on page 38.

The Declaration 578D Guynn Shopping Center Independence VA 24348 276-773-2222 www.independencedeclaration.com

Architects

Miller Architecture 715 North Church St. Ste.140 Charlotte NC 28202 704-377-8500 www.millerarchitecture.co See ad on page 28.

Art Classes

Studio Redwood16 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675336-372-7111www.studioredwood.com See our ad on page 5.

Attorneys

Adams & Ivey, PLLC 58 South Grayson Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5519

Heather R. Klein, Attorney at Law 451 N. Main StreetSparta NC 28675 336-372-7799 www.heatherrklein.com See ad on page 36.

Paglen Law & Mediation451 N. Main StreetSparta NC 28675 336-372-6555 www.paglenlaw.com See ad on page 38.

Stacy L. Adams, Attorney at Law 45 N Main StreetSparta NC 28675 336-372-6999 www.stacyadamslaw.com See ad on page 34.

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Automobile Parts & Service

B&T Tire & Auto 1035 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5411 www.bandttireandauto.com See ad on page 12.

CARQUEST of Alleghany 256 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5545See ad on page 50.

Automobile Parts & Service

City Body Shop 32 Jones St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4833See ad on page 34.

Banks & Financial Services

Alpha Finance Company 38 East Cheek Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4777

BB&T Bank 173 S. Main St.Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4326 www.bbt.com

Carolina Farm Credit 282 N. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8587 www.carolinafarmcredit.com

Edward Jones Investment 120 Grayson Street Galax VA 24333276-236-2133www.edwardjones.com

Fifth Third Bank 406 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5631 www.53.com

First Citizens Bank & Trust 621 S. Main St.Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5651 www.firstcitizens.com

First Community Bank 57 N. Main St.Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2265 www.fcbresource.com See ad on page 43.

Grayson National Bank 98 S. Grayson St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2811 www.graysonnationalbank.com

State Employees' Credit Union 381 S. Main St., #103 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7815 www.ncsecu.org

Business Consultation & Counseling Services

Alleghany News 20 S. Main St.Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8999 www.alleghanynews.com

Blue Ridge Business Development Center 115 Atwood Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1525 www.blueridgebdc.org

Dialogue Matters LLP 563 Rector Rd.Ennice NC 28623 336-657-3032 www.dialoguematters.org

High Country Workforce Development Board 468 New Market Blvd Boone NC 28607 828-265-5434 www.highcountrywdb.com

KGWolf Consulting 623 Air Bellows Gap Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1600 www.kgwolf.com

Miles J.O.B. Fund 565 S. Main St.Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5646 www.jobfund.org

Child Care

Alleghany Partnership for Children 994 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2846 www.alleghanykids.com

Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission 1747 Hwy 21 NSparta NC 28675 336-372-7284 www.brocinc.com

Camp Cheerio 1430 Camp Cheerio Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-363-2604 www.campcheerio.org

Cleaning Services & Property Care

DAVHENCO, Inc. 110 Hall StJonesville NC 28642 336-835-7393 www.davhenco.com See ad on page 39.

Computer & Technology Services

Alleghany Electronics665 S. Main St., #2 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3474 See ad on page 34.

KGWolf Consulting 623 Air Bellows Gap Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1600 www.kgwolf.com

Skyline Membership Corp/Skybest Communications 199 Grayson Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1350 www.skybest.com See ad on page 38.

Employment Services

Alleghany Workforce Center 115 Atwood St.Sparta NC 28675 336-372-9675www.highcountrywdb.com

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Equipment & Event Rental

Scott's Landscaping 565 S. Main St.Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1626See ads on pages 33, 43 & 50.

Funeral Homes

Grandview Memorial Funeral Home 789 Grandview Drive Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5621 www.grandviewfuneralhome.com

Twin County Funerals 600 Glendale Drive Galax VA 24333276-236-9009 www.twincountyfunerals.com

Hair Care & Salons

Hair Gallery 21 & Skintastic 393 N Main Sttreet Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6464

Kreations Unlimited 1438 US Hwy 21S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5665See ad on page 36.

Heating Oil/Propane

G&B Energy 1070 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4443 www.gbenergy.com See ad on page 30.

Home Town Oil 1154 NC Hwy 18 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7000

Insurance

Alleghany Farm Bureau 120 Jones StreetSparta NC 28675 336-372-8274www.ncfbins.com

BB&T Bank 173 S. Main St.Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4326 www.bbt.com

First Community Bank 57 N. Main St.Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2265 www.fcbresource.com See ad on page 43.

Kelly B. Murphy Agency 484 South Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8717 www.nationwide.com

LifeStore Insurance 112 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7992 www.lifestoreinsurance.com See ad on page 40.

New River Insurance Agency 53 Cherry StreetSparta NC 28675 336-372-2100

Massage & Spa Services

Hair Gallery 21 & Skintastic 393 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6464

Journey Wellness Center 393 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6464www.journeywellnessstudio.com

Rebecca Brown Massage Therapist 325 S. Main StreetSparta NC 28675 336-372-1666 www.holistic-healthonline.com See ad on page 38.

Massage & Spa Services

Studio Roxie 102 W. Doughton Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6544 www.studioroxie.com

Medical Health & Fitness

Alleghany Chiropractic Center 771 S. Main St.Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2005See ad on page 36.

Alleghany Eye Clinic 665 S. Main St.Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2253See ad on page 39.

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Medical Health & Fitness

Alleghany Family Practice 214 Doctors St.Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5606

Alleghany Memorial Hospital233 Doctors St.Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5511 www.amhsparta.org See ad on page 42.

Alleghany Pregnancy Care Center 226 S Main StreetSparta NC 28675 336-372-7844 www.alleghanypcc.org

Alleghany Wellness Center 508 Collins Rd.Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2944 www.alleghanywellnesscenter.com

Ashley Flowers Family Dentistry 507 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3434 www.spartasmiles.com

Blue Ridge Medical Group 665 S Main Street #206 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5911 www.blueridgemd.com See ad on page 34.

G. Terry Johnson, DDS, PA 147 Doctors Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8299

Genesis Healthcare-Alleghany Center 179 Combs Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2441 www.genesishcc.com/alleghany See ad on page 42.

Holistic Health & Wellness 325 S. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1666 www.holistic-healthonline.com See ad on page 38.

Journey Wellness Studio 393 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6464 www.journeywellnessstudio.com

Keith Oliver, OD 18 S. Grayson St.Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4493

Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care 401 Technology Lane Suite 200 Mt Airy NC 27030 888-789-2922 www.mtnvalleyhospice.org

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Rebecca Brown Massage Therapist 325 S. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1666 www.holistic-healthonline.com See ad on page 38.

Nursing Homes & Residential Care

Alleghany County Group Homes, Inc. 133 Health Services Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5671

Genesis Healthcare-Alleghany Center 179 Combs Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2441 www.genesishcc.com/alleghany See ad on page 42.

Painting

David Richards Painting 590 Blevins Hollow Road Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-8818 See ad on page 28.

Pet Care

Dogs By Debbie 2418 Grandview Drive Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2039 www.dogsbydebbie.com

Save A Pet Foundation of Alleghany P O Box 44 Sparta NC 28675 704-880-7876 www.petfinder.com/shlters/alleghany.html

Photography and Framing

Studio Roxie 102 W. Doughton Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6544 www.studioroxie.com

Printing & Graphic Design

Blue Ridge Graphics 418 Devotion Farm Way Thurmond NC 28683 336-874-2116 www.blueridgegraphics.com

Imaging Specialists, Inc. 3 North Main St.Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3002 www.imagingspecialists.net

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Printing & Graphic Design

Presnell's Printing & Photography 1397 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5989 www.presnellsonline.com

Transportation & Limousine Service

Alleghany In Motion 90 South Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8747 www.alleghanycounty-nc.gov See ad on page 10.

Utilities

Alleghany Cablevision 17 N Main StreetSparta NC 28675 336-372-2408

Blue Ridge Electric Membership1889 US Hwy. 21 South Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4646 www.blueridgeemc.com See ad on the back cover.

Skyline Membership Corp/Skybest Communications 199 Grayson St. Sparta NC 28675336-372-1350 www.skybest.com See ad on page 38.Web Development

Blue Ridge Graphics 418 Devotion Farm Way Thurmond NC 28683 336-874-2116 www.blueridgegraphics.com

Imaging Specialists, Inc. 3 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3002 www.imagingspecialists.net

Wedding & Event Venues

Alexander Hall 24 Glade Valley Church Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-372-6874

Deerwood Park Communities206 Bear Lodge Dr. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8256 www.deerwoodpark.com

Doughton Hall Bed & Breakfast Inn 12668 Hwy 18 South Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2341 www.doughtonhallbandb.com

Harmony Hill Bed & Breakfast 1740 Halsey Knob Rd Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6868 www.harmonyhillbnb.com

Thistle Meadow Winery 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2995 www.thistlemeadowwinery.comSee ad on page 18.

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21 Wireless, Inc. 336-372-2355A Bird in Hand by Dan 336-372-2285Absolute Heaven 207-521-4843Adams & Ivey, PLLC 336-372-5519Adams Jewelers 336-372-4653Alexander Hall 336-372-6874 Alleghany Arts & Crafts 336-372-1776Alleghany Arts Council 336-363-2312Alleghany Cablevision 336-372-2408Alleghany Cares, Inc. 336-372-5959Alleghany Chiropractic Center 336-372-2005Alleghany Christmas Tree Assoc. 336-372-2526Alleghany Community Television 336-657-0825Alleghany Community Theatre 336-359-8807Alleghany County Community Foundation 828-328-1237Alleghany County Cooperative Extension 336-372-5597Alleghany County Democratic Party 336-372-8140Alleghany County Farm Bureau 336-372-8274Alleghany County Government 336-372-4179Alleghany County Group Homes 336-372-5671Alleghany County Republican Party 336-363-9598Alleghany County School Administration 336-372-4345Alleghany Electronics 336-372-3474Alleghany Eye Clinic 336-372-2253Alleghany Family Practice 336-372-5606Alleghany Farmers Market 336-406-6432Alleghany Historical-Genealogical Society/Historical Museum 336-372-2115Alleghany In Motion 336-372-8747Alleghany Inn 336-372-2501Alleghany Job Link 336-372-4464Alleghany Jubilee 336-372-8676Alleghany Lives 336-372-4059Alleghany Meat Center 336-372-4343Alleghany Memorial Hospital 336-372-5511Alleghany Memorial Hospital Thrift Shop 336-372-3194Alleghany News 336-372-8999Alleghany Partnership for Children 336-372-2846Alleghany Pregnancy Care Center 336-372-7844Alleghany Quilters Guild 336-725-4474Alleghany Rifl e Association, Inc. 336-657-0878Alleghany Unique Rentals 336-372-4191Alleghany Wellness Center 336-372-2944Alpha Finance Company 336-372-4777Amano Pioneer Eclipse Corp. 336-372-8080American Cancer Society 800-227-5560Andrews Construction/Riverside Log Homes/Stoneridge Estates 336-372-5560Ashley Flowers Family Dentistry 336-372-3434B&B Heating & Electrical 336-657-0352B&T Tire & Auto 336-372-5411Bald Knob Farm House 336-372-4191BB&T Bank 336-372-4326Becca’s Backwoods Bean Coffee Shop 336-372-7888Better Business Bureau 800-777-8348Betterview Renovations 336-372-4545Betty's Convenience Store 336-372-4530Blevins Building Supply 336-363-2216Blue Ridge Business Development Center 336-372-1525Blue Ridge Christian School 336-372-6900Blue Ridge Christmas Trees 336-745-5766Blue Ridge Electric Membership 336-372-4646Blue Ridge Gallery of Fine Arts 336-372-1711

Blue Ridge Graphics 336-874-2116Blue Ridge Medical Group 336-372-5911Blue Ridge Mountain House 910-526-6734Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission 336-372-7284Blue Ridge Parkway/ Doughton Park 828-298-0398Blue Ridge Santa 336-657-3032Blue Ridge Surveying 336-372-8635Blue Ridge Trees 336-372-5322Blue Ridge Woodcrafters 336-372-1710Books 'N Friends, A Service of Friends of the Library 336-372-5155Brad Miller Construction 336-823-2291Brown's Family Restaurant 336-372-3400Buckaroo's Grille 336-359-2825Burger King 336-372-7440Cabin at Glade Valley 336-657-8811Caldwell Construction Company 336-363-2693Camp Cheerio 336-363-2604Carolina Electrical Services Co. 336-363-2160Carolina Farm Credit 336-372-8587Carolina Farm Table 336-372-8995Carolina Heating & Air 336-363-3000Carolina West Wireless 336-973-5000CarQuest of Alleghany 336-372-5545Catalyst Development 336-363-9457Cater Pots 336-372-4604Chandler Concrete 336-372-4348Chestnut House 336-372-5244Chilly Water Farm 336-372-2252Chris Jones, Realtor 336-657-1720Christ Episcopal Church 336-372-7983City Body Shop 336-372-4833Cornerstone Christian Fellowship 336-372-3070Country Comfort Homes, Inc. 336-372-1501Cross Creek Farm 336-372-8574Custom Wall & Floor Covering 336-372-4730Dairy Barn Loft or Parlor 336-372-4191DAVHENCO, Inc. 336-835-7393David Richards Painting 336-359-8818Davis Construction 336-372-5294Deerwood Park 336-372-8256Delta’s Goodies 336-372-5838Dialogue Matters 336-657-3032Dixon Auction & Realty Co. 336-372-8642Dogs By Debbie 336-372-2039Doughton Hall B & B Inn 336-359-2341Edward Jones Investments 276-236-2133Edwards Choose & Cut 336-657-3463Evergreen Trail Christmas Farms 336-657-1254Farmers Hardware 336-372-8990Fifth Third Bank 336-372-5631First Citizens Bank & Trust 336-372-5651First Community Bank 336-372-2265Food Lion, Inc. 336-372-5585Fox Den Mountain Cabin 336-372-2162Freeborne’s Eatery & Lodge 336-359-8008Friends of Alleghany Library 336-372-5573G&B Energy 336-372-4443G. Terry Johnson, DDS, PA 336-372-8299Gambill Farms 336-372-4172Genesis Healthcare- Alleghany Center 336-372-2441Gills Jeans & Things 336-372-8856Glade Valley Bed and Breakfast 336-657-8811Grandview Memorial Funeral Home 336-372-5621Grapestompers 336-359-2995Grayson Inn & Suites 276-773-3313Grayson National Bank 336-372-2811H & R Block 336-372-4197Hair Gallery 21 and Skintastic 336-372-6464

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Halsey Drug / The Blossom Shop 336-372-5599Harmony Hill Bed & Breakfast 336-372-6868Heather R. Klein, Attorney at Law 336-372-7799High Country Workforce Dev. Board 828-265-5434High Meadows Country Club 336-363-2622High Meadows Inn 336-363-6060High Meadows Real Estate 336-363-3100Holistic Health and Wellness 336-372-1666Home Town Oil 336-372-7000Horton's Cabinets 336-372-1818Imaging Specialists, Inc. 336-372-3002Improvements Unlimited LLC 336-657-7796International Pipes & Accessories 336-372-5521J. Billings Masonry 336-372-6209J. E. Woodie & Sons 336-372-4974Jewelweed Studio 336-372-7464Joe Edwards Christmas Tree Farm 336-372-1711Journey Wellness Shop 336-372-6464Keith Oliver, OD 336-372-4493Kelly B. Murphy Agency 336-372-8717KGWolf Consulting 336-372-1600Kreations Unlimited 336-372-5665Landlink Surveying, PLLC 336-372-6101Laurel Ridge Camp & Conference Center 336-359-2951LifeStore Insurance 336-372-7992Lil' Grandfather Mtn. Choose & Cut Farm 336-372-9613Longview Cabin Rental 704-506-0050Lowes Foods 336-372-5691Mahogany Rock Roost 336-372-4191Maines Tree Farm 336-363-2901Mangum Pottery of Turkey Knob 336-372-5291Mangum-Cater on Main LLC 336-200-2414McInnis Tree Farm 336-657-8072Miles Consolidated Companies 336-372-5646Miles J.O.B. Fund 336-372-5646Miles Vacation Rentals 336-372-5646Miller Architecture 704-377-8500Miller's Camping 336-359-2828Mis Arados 336-372-1414Motley's BBQ & Catering 336-359-2191Motsinger Trees 336-363-2065Mountain Dreams Realty 336-372-1622Mountain Side Campground & Cabins 336-359-8487Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care 888-789-2922Murphy's Mercantile 336-372-1988Mustard Seed Café 336-372-7444NAPCO, Inc. 336-372-5228Nelson's Christmas Trees 336-363-4398New River Artisans 336-359-2216New River Country Club 336-372-4869New River Insurance 336-372-2100New River Shrine Club 336-712-5580New River State Park 336-982-2587New Sparta LLC / Pine Ridge Apartments 336-372-8668Nikola's Restaurant 336-363-6060North Carolina Retreat at Little River 910-791-9498Ofelia's on Main 336-372-2882Olde Beau Golf Club 336-363-3333Paglen Law & Mediation 336-372-6555Pardue Farms 336-372-8106Parker Sales & Service 336-372-2812

Piney Creek Dirty Fingers Garden Club, Inc. 336-359-2141Pottery Place of Sparta LLC 336-372-3443Presnell's Printing & Photography 336-372-5989Pro Stop 336-363-9000Quality Business Services, Inc. 336-828-2957Rebecca Todd Massage Therapist 336-372-1666Richard Woodie Tree Farm 336-657-0469Ridgeview Apartments 336-544-2300Ridgeway Manor Condominiums 704-902-3923Riverbend Tree Farm 336-363-4351River Rock Grill & Sparta Family Fun Center 336-372-2695Rivercamp USA 336-359-2257Roaring Gap Club 336-363-2211Roaring Gap Realty, Inc. 336-363-9999Rotary Club of Alleghany 336-372-1423S&L Outdoor Sports Supply 336-372-5686S.D. Wyatt Excavating 336-372-2771Save A Pet Foundation 704-880-7876Scenic Realty & Auction 336-363-1111Scott's Landscaping 336-372-1626Serenity Plus 336-787-4874Shaw Brothers Construction 336-657-8395Skyline/Skybest Communications 336-372-1350Sparta Church of God 336-372-4212Sparta First Baptist Church 336-372-8446Sparta Home Center 336-372-7488Sparta Lions Club 336-372-7513Sparta Presbyterian Church 336-372-5045Sparta Revitalization Committee 336-372-8956Sparta United Methodist Church 336-372-4441Special Olympics Alleghany 336-306-4555St Frances of Rome Catholic Church 336-372-8846Stacy L. Adams, Attorney-at-Law 336-372-6999Stanley Smith Plumbing Contractor 336-372-1757State Employees' Credit Union 336-372-7815Stone Mountain State Park 336-957-8185Stout's Country Hearth 336-372-5400Studio Redwood 336-372-7111Studio Roxie 336-372-6544Studio Tour 336-372-2885TexMex Restaurant 336-372-1955The Clubhouse at River Country Estates 336-359-2585The Declaration 276-773-2222The Farmhouse on Main 336-372-1652The Pines of Sparta 336-372-4242The Pizzeria 336-372-8885The Place on the Blue Ridge Parkway 336-869-3145The Posh Fox of Roaring Gap 336-363-3999The Priser Theatre-A Div. of Christian Bible Views 336-372-2039The Vintage Cottage Ice Cream Parlor & Gift Boutique 336-372-7837Thistle Meadow Winery, Inc. 336-359-2995Touch of Grace 336-372-5551Town of Sparta 336-372-4257Tranquility Unlimited 336-372-8260Twin County Funerals 276-236-9009Twin Oaks General Store & Café 336-372-5470United Country Foxfi re Realty 336-372-5773VFW Post 7034 336-200-0083Wild Woody's 336-984-8088Wilkes Community College 336-372-5061Windswept Cabin 336-372-1899Woodcrafts by Hedrick 336-372-6556Wrenn’s Nest 336-572-2814

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GOVERNMENT SERVICE NUMBERSAlleghany County Library (336) 372-5573 • Dept. of Social Services (336) 372-2411

Register of Deeds (336) 372-4342 • Drivers License (336) 372-6442Public Transportation (336) 372-8747

Alleghany County Aministration (336) 372-4179Town of Sparta (336) 372-4257 • County Planning Office (336) 372-2942

Sparta Town Zoning (336) 372-4257

EMERGENCY SERVICESDial 911 for all emergencies! • Alleghany Memorial Hospital (336) 372-5511

Alleghany Sheriff (336) 372-4455 • Sparta Town Police (336) 372-4252

DEMOGRAPHICSAvg. Annual Temperature: 50.1ºF Avg. January Temperature: 31 ºF

Avg. July temperature: 68 ºF • Avg. annual rainfall: 50.8”Avg. annual snowfall: 21.9”

Population: Alleghany County: 11,155 (2010 census) • Sparta, NC: 1789 (2010 census)

Alleghany size: 234.7 sq. mi.Elevation: 2,500-4,000 ft.

Highest Point: Catherine's Knob 4,175 ft.

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APPARELGill's Jeans & Things (C3)Murphy's Mercantile (D4)S&L Outdoor Sports Supply (D4)The Posh Fox of Roaring Gap (L4)Touch of Grace (D4)Wrenn's Nest (D4)

ART & CRAFT STORES/STUDIOSA Bird in Hand by Dan (J3) Alleghany Arts & Crafts (C3)Blue Ridge Gallery of Fine Art (K3)Blue Ridge Woodcrafters (L3)Cater Pots (K3)Jewelweed Studios (K4)Mangum Pottery (J2)Mangum-Cater on Main LLC (D4)New River Artisans (J2)Pottery Place of Sparta (A2)Stewart's Studio Redwood (B3)Studio Redwood (D4)Woodcrafts by Hedrick (L3)

ATTRACTIONS & RECREATIONAlleghany Jubilee (C3)Alleghany Wellness Center (A4)RiverCamp USA (J3)Sparta Family Fun Center (F5)The Magic Show (D4)

BED & BREAKFAST INNSDoughton Hall B&B (J4)Glade Valley B&B (L4)Harmony Hill B&B (J3)

BOOK SALESBooks ‘N Friends (C3)

CAMPGROUNDS & RVSDoughton Park (K4)Miller's Campground (J4)Mountain Side Campground & Cabins (K4)New River State Park (I3)Rivercamp USA (J3)Stone Mtn State Park (L4)Wild Woody's (J4)

CELL PHONES21 Wireless (G5)

COFFEE SHOPSBecca's Backwoods Bean (C3)

FURNITURE & HOME DÉCORCarolina Farm Table (D2)The Farmhouse on Main (E5)The Posh Fox of Roaring Gap (L4)Touch of Grace (D4)

GAS/CONVENIENCE STORESBetty's Mart & Deli (B2)Pro Stop & Deli (L4)Twin Oaks General Store & Cafe (K3)

GIFTS, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLESAdams Jewelers (F5)Blossom Shop/Halsey Drug (D4)Murphy's Mercantile (D4)Ofelia's on Main (D4)The Farmhouse on Main (E5)The Posh Fox of Roaring Gap (L4)The Sparta Store / Imaging Specialists (C4)

The Vintage Cottage (C3)Touch of Grace (D4)Wild Woody's (J4)Wrenn's Nest (D4)

GROCERYAlleghany Farmer's Market (E3)Alleghany Meat Center (D5)Food Lion (F5)Lowes Foods (G6)

HARDWARE STORESBlevins Building Supplies (A1)Farmers Hardware (D4)

HEALTH & FITNESSAlleghany Wellness Center (A4)Journey Wellness Studio (A2)

ICE CREAM SHOPSMustard Seed Cafe (D4)The Vintage Cottage (C3)

JEWELRYAdams Jewelers (F5)

MOTELSAlleghany Inn (A2)Freeborne’s Eatery & Lodge (J4)Grayson Inn & Suites (K1)High Meadows Inn (L4)

MUSEUMSAlleghany Historical Museum (C4)VFW Military Museum (K3)

PARKSCrouse Park (D3)Doughton Park (K5)New River State Park (I3)Stone Mtn State Park (L4)

PHARMACIESHalsey Drug/Blossom Shop (D4)

RESTAURANTS & DELISBecca's Backwoods Bean (C3)Betty's Mart & Deli (B2)Brown's Family Restaurant (D5)Buckaroo's Grille (J2)Burger King (E5)Freeborne's Eatery & Lodge (J4)Mis Arados Mexican Restaurant (E5)Motley's BBQ (J3)Mustard Seed Café (D4)Nikola's Restaurant (L4)Pizzeria (G5)River Rock Grill (F5)Tex Mex Restaurant (G6)The Pines (A2)The Pro Stop & Deli (L4)Twin Oaks General Store & Café (K3)

SPORTING GOODS & GUN SHOPSS&L Outdoor Sports Supply (D4)

THRIFT STORE & CONSIGNMENTAlleghany Cares (B4)AMH Thrift Shop (L4)

WINERIES/WINE MAKING SUPPLIESThistle Meadow Winery (J4)

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