Sparta Magazine 2007

SPARTA

Your Guide To The Blue Ridge Mountain Heartland

2007

Featuring: Sparta, Roaring Gap, Piney Creek, Laurel Springs, Glade Valley, & Ennice, NC & neighboring communities

COMPLIMENTARY COPY

A PUBLICATION OF THE ALLEGHANY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.sparta-nc.com

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WELCOME TO SPARTA, N.C.

SPARTA Your Guide To The Blue Ridge Mountain Heartland

Explore the rhythm...

Sparta, North Carolina.......................... 4 Dining & Catering................................ 40 Exploring................................................... 6 County Map........................................... 44 Artisans, Conference Centers, Galleries, Golf Courses, Museums, Music Venues, Parks, Recreation, Wineries

Real Estate and Construction........... 46

Appraisers, Architecture, Building Materials, Cabinetry and Woodworking, Construction Services, Developers, Fencing, Flooring, General Contractors, Heating and AC, Landscaping, Manufactured Housing, Real Estate Agencies

Calendar of Events................................. 11 Mountain Life........................................... 12 Christmas Tree Farms, Churches and Ministries, Clubs & Civic Organizations, Community Agencies, Education, Farms, Fitness, Government, Health and Medical, Industrial and Manufacturing

Services Directory................................ 58

Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax Services, Advertising and Marketing, Attorneys, Audio Production, Automotive Parts and Service, Business Services, Child Care, Cleaning Services, Computer Service, Financial Services, Funeral Homes, Garbage Pickup, Graphic Design, Hair Care, Insurance, Landscaping, Newspapers, Pest Control, Pet Care, Photography, Printing, Security Services, Tanning, Upholstery, Utilities, Well Drilling, Web Development

Shopping.................................................. 20 Apparel, Arts and Crafts, Automobile Sales, Books, Computers, Convenience Stores, Electronics and Video, Florists, Furniture and Home Decor, Galleries, General and Variety Merchandise, Gifts and Antiques, Grocery, Hardware, Jewelry, Music, Nurseries, Pharmacies, Sporting Goods, Wineries, Wood Stoves

Accommodations.................................... 26 Apartments, Bed and Breakfast Inns, Campgrounds, Motels, Vacation Rental Cabins and Homes

Alleghany Chamber of Commerce 58 South Main St. P.O. Box 1237 Sparta, NC 28675 336 - 372 - 5473 800 - 372 - 5473 336 - 372 - 8251 fax www.sparta-nc.com director@sparta-nc.com

Cover photo by Rebecca Friend Joines. Rebecca Friend Joines of Sparta, NC welcomes life in the Blue Ridge Mountains as an amateur photographer. The majestic scenery of the mountains creates an ideal backdrop for her favorite subjects; her two daughters aged 10 months and 4 years. A registered nurse by career, Rebecca enjoys exploring the world of photography for pleasure. From her first camera at age 12 to her new Nikon Digital SLR, Rebecca is fascinated with photography and can spend hours on end analyzing and editing the thousands of pictures she has compiled. Weddings, children, waterfalls, nature, and old rusty barns will be her subjects for the future.

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WELCOME TO SPARTA, N.C.

Our door is always open...

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WELCOME TO SPARTA, N.C.

Welcome To Sparta...

I watch the early morning fog play hide-and-seek with the trees in my yard as I sip my first cup of coffee. A rooster breaks the silence. Chickens were common to the farms that once dotted the countryside and a few are still kept, almost as pets.

I hurry onto the roadway for town and work. A few stars peak through a break in the clouds, all but overcome by the morning light. Fog fills the valley in the distance. Low peaks break through like islands in a billowing sea. In the fields, round hay bales look like boulders in a cloud-like river. In the blue light of morning, the landscape reminds me of winter, still months away.

I turn onto the main highway and meet other cars joining the bustle of morning. Light beams from the few stores already open as I enter Sparta. I arrive at my office and my day begins. One thing I cherish about Sparta is its rhythm. It winds up and winds down.

I once lived in a more urban area far south of here. Though my home was far from a major thoroughfare, the drone of traffic was a constant back drop to life. Part of that city never slept and never woke up. The seasons were hot and hotter.

Here nature's rhythms create a harmony with daily life. Summer fields of hay and corn supply winter feed for cows that graze our hills. Fields of Fraser fir, grown for Christmas trees, await harvest in the late fall.

The culture is still reflective of a time not long past when the family farm was the economy of the county. When a handshake with a neighbor sealed a deal. When the goodwill of friends and neighbors was the only basis for hope on this earth during hard times. When the community was held together by an unshakeable faith that bright clouds would follow the darkness of the storm.

It just seems the land and the people remain closer to those important anchors: the seasons and the rhythms of nature, the significance of each individual to the life of the community, humility in the face of nature's grandeur.

It feels like a special place.

If you are a resident, I hope you find a Chamber member with the service or product that you are seeking. If you are not a resident, I hope you find the information here helps you learn more about Sparta, North Carolina and Alleghany County. If you wish to plan a visit, the Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Center is at your service. Just call, email or write us.

And whether you are a visitor, newcomer or a fifth-generation native, when you are in town, drop by. We will always make time to visit.

Bob Bamberg, Director Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 5

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EXPLORE SPARTA, N.C.

Exploring...there’s alot to do!

The landscape of Sparta Alleghany County is as varied as its vistas are strikingly beautiful. Between the New River on the county's northwestern border and the Blue Ridge Parkway along its southeast, is land of variety to explore.

Spring through fall, the New is a gathering place for river enthusiasts. Flowing north, it joins the county near Scottville, turns east around the Piney Creek community and winds along the Virginia border north of Twin Oaks and Sparta.

Whether you seek to canoe or kayak its waters, fish for small-mouth bass or musky, float down on a tube or just camp along the banks, New River State Park and local river outfitters are available to assist you.

At the other end of the county, Stone Mountain State Park surrounds its namesake 600-foot granite dome and offers camping, historic sites, fishing, picnicking, rock climbing, waterfalls and trails.

Between them the granddaddy of scenic drives, the Blue Ridge Parkway, winds along the Continental Divide. In addition to the vistas of the drive itself, at the center of the county and Parkway, is Doughton Park, named for local native Bob Doughton, the congressman probably most responsible for the Parkway’s presence in the county. Historic sites, a restaurant and lodge, trails, camping and fishing are among its amenities. Some 28 miles north is the Parkway's newest addition, the Blue Ridge Music Center. Devoted to the rich musical heritage of the mountains, it features concerts, workshops and displays from late spring through mid-fall.

Of course, music is not limited to the Parkway. There are regular barn dances and concerts in and around Sparta. Sparta is home to the area's longest running jam. Named for its location in the Floyd Crouse Town Park, the Crouse House Pickers gather to play every Monday.

Sparta is located at the center of the county, at the intersection of two principal roadways, US 21 and NC 18. At that intersection, the Courthouse is surrounded by the shops and stores of old downtown.

Along Main Street, US 21, two shopping centers and other businesses, galleries and shops round out the retail merchants. It is also home to Alleghany Wellness Center, an outstanding fitness center with an indoor pool for a small community.

While it is the county's only municipality, Sparta is surrounded by other communities with their own character. At the southeastern entrance to the county, Roaring Gap is named after the area's oldest resort communities, and sports three -- two private and one semi-private -- golf and country clubs, galleries, restaurants and a camp conference center.

Two public golf courses are available, one in the northeastern corner and one west of Sparta at Twin Oaks.

Along NC 18, Laurel Springs is at the southwestern entrance to the county. Congressman Doughton's home is located there and offers lodging as a bed and breakfast. There is a motel, restaurant, the county's other camp-conference center, and a winery.

The Sparta and Alleghany countryside are home to another winery, numerous bed and breakfast inns, rental cabins and other lodging facilities and the studios and shops of artisans and crafts people.

For visitors who wish to explore the county by car, motorcycle or bicycle, the Visitors' Center has printed driving loops to guide you. The accompanying map helps orient you to the area.

Consult the following directory of Chamber businesses who serve your recreational wishes.

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Exploring

Artisans, Conference Centers, Galleries, Golf Courses, Museums, Music Venues, Parks, Recreation, Wineries

Artisans:

Golfing:

Blue Ridge Wood Crafters 1438-B US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-0421 See our ad on page 10.

Crestview Golf Course 215 Crestview Lane, Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-3471

Cater Pots 209 Antioch Church Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4604 www.CaterPots.com

Deer Creek Golf Course 2524 Edmonds Rd., Galax, Va. 24333 276-236-3221

Mangum Pottery 280 Turkey Hollow Ln. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5291 See our ad on page 6.

High Meadows Golf & Country Club 1288 Country Club Rd. Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-2622 or 866-363-4622 www.HighMeadowsCountryClub.com

Mill Creek Arts 204 E. Main St. Independence VA 24348 276-773-8590 www.MillCreekArts.com

New River Country Club 611 Golf Course Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4869 www.Sparta-NC.com/NewRiverGolf

Quilts By Delta 176 Peterson Ln. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5838 www.Sparta-NC.com/Delta

Olde Beau Golf & Country Club 729 Olde Beau Blvd. Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-3333 or 800-752-1634 www.OldeBeau.com See our ad on page 8.

Sawtooth Wood Works 65 E. Doughton St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-0064 White Dove Woodworks 1438-A US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6485 See our ad on page 8. www.Sparta-NC.com/WhiteDoveWoodworks

Museums: Sparta Teapot Museum Preview Gallery 18 South Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7795 www.SpartaTeapotMuseum.org See our ad on page 8.

Conference Centers: Laurel Ridge Moravian Camp 124 Pendry Drive, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2951 or 888-831-5922 www.LaurelRidge.org

Music Venues:

Galleries:

Alleghany Jubilee 27 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4591

John Harmon Gallery 10100 US Hwy 21 S. Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-9138 www.JohnHarmon.com See our ad on page 8.

Michael Combs Ministries P.O. Box 59 Todd, NC 28684 336-877-4544 www.MichaelCombs.com

Lark's Nest 336-372-8421

Silver Dollar Music Park 214 Glade Valley Church Rd. Glade Valley 336-372-2433 www.SilverDollarMusicPark.com

Sparta Teapot Museum Preview Gallery 18 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 Parks: 336-372-7795 www.SpartaTeapotMuseum.org See our ad on page 8.

Blue Ridge Parkway www.nps.gov/blri Studio Redwood, Inc. 10436 US Hwy. 21 S. Roaring Gap, NC 28668 New River State Park 1477 Wagoner Rd. Access, Jefferson, NC 28640 336-372-7111 336-982-2587 www.NCSParks.net See our ad on page 6.

Studio Roxie See our ad on page 6.

381 South Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6544 www.StudioRoxie.com

Stone Mountain State Park 3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-957-8185 www.NCSParks.net

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Exploring

Artisans, Conference Centers, Galleries, Golf Courses, Museums, Music Venues, Parks, Recreation, Wineries RiverCamp USA PO Box 9 Piney Creek, NC 28663 800-748-3722 or 336-359-2267 www.RiverCamp.net Riverside Canoe & Tube Rental 2966 Garvey Bridge Rd. Crumpler, NC 28617 336-982-9439 www.RiverSideCanoeing.com Skate Zone Amusement Center 498 Beaver Creek School Rd. West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-246-3232 www.SkateZoneNC.com Sparta Guns & Ammo/Sparta Fishing Hole 648 Osborne Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4867 See our ad on page 10.

YMCA Camp Cheerio 1430 Camp Cheerio Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-363-2604

Wineries:

Recreation: Alleghany Wellness Center, Inc. 508 Collins Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2944 AlleghanyWellnessCenter.com See our ad on page 16.

Burnt Hill Stables 1102 Burnt Hill Rd. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-982-2008 www.BurntHillStables.com Dean's Trout Pond 7046 NC Hwy 18 S Sparta, NC 28675 336-371-1911

Chateau Laurinda Vineyard and B & B 690 Reeves Ridge Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2562 www.ChateauLaurindaVineyards.com See our ad on page 8.

GrapeStompers.com 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2995 or 800-233-1505 www.Grapestompers.com Thistle Meadow Winery 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs, NC 28644 800-233-1505 or 336-359-2995 www.ThistleMeadowWinery.com See our ad on page 6.

Laurel Springs Trout Farm 82 Fairview Rd. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2352 New River Campground & Canoe 6286 US 21 North Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8793or 276-773-3412 www.CanoeingTheNew.com Rick's Smallmouth Adventures 1757 Pleasant Home Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8321 www.FishTheNew.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY

Event

Location

Time

Contact

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Buffalo Country

Silver Dollar Music Park

7:30p

336-372-2433

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Spring 50M Bicycle Ride

Alleghany Wellness Center

7:30a

336-372-2944

19

Mower Racing Season Kickoff

Fairgrounds

6p

336-372-5473*

25

Rhonda Vincent and the Rage

Silver Dollar Music Park

7:30p

336-372-2433

26

Sock Hop on Main Street

Main Street - Sparta

4p

336-372-5473*

JUNE 8-9

Mangum Pottery Open House

280 Turkey Hollow Lane

10a -5p

336-372-5291

10

Family Fun Day

Trojan Village Shopping Center

1p

336-372-5646

16

All-American Street Dance

Trojan Village Shopping Center

7:30p

336-372-5646

29

Cherryholmes Band

Silver Dollar Music Park

7:30p

336-372-2433

30

Fourth of July Parade

Main Street - Sparta

2p

336-372-5473*

30

Beach Bash

Main Street - Sparta

4p

336-372-5473*

3-7

Cater Pots Open House

209 Antioch Church Road

10a-5p

336-372-4604

6-7

Lions Club Game Horse Show

Fairgrounds

4

Tailgating and Fireworks

Alleghany High School Parking Lot

20 - 21

Alleghany Fiddlers Convention

Fairgrounds

JULY Fri 6p Sat 9a 336-372-5473*

6p

336-372-5473*

Fri 6p Sat 10a 336-372-5473*

21

Benefit Poker Run

Station's Inn, Laurel Springs

9a-10p

336-359-2888

27 - 28

Quilters Guild Show

Fairgrounds

10a-4p

336-372-5473*

27

Blue Ridge Mountain Fair

Crouse Park

4p-8p

336-372-1776

28

Blue Ridge Mountain Fair

Crouse Park

9a-6p

336-372-1776

28

Shrine Club Poker Run

Fairgrounds

8a-10a

336-372-7488

4 - 12

Brinegar Days

Events & special activities recalling life around Brinegar Cabin on the Parkway

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80/100K Bicycle Ridge Ride & 5K Walk/Run

Alleghany Wellness Center

18

Demolition Derby

AUGUST 336-372-5473* 7:30a

336-372-2944

Fairgrounds

7p

336-372-5597 336-372-5597

23 - 25

County Fair

Fairgrounds

6p Thu- Fri 1p Sat

25

Lawn Mower Race

Fairgrounds

6p

336-372-5473*

SEPTEMBER 22

Mountain Heritage Festival

Main Street

9a-4:30p

336-372-5473*

29

Nothin' Fancy

Silver Dollar Music Park

7:30p

336-372-2433

OCTOBER 7

Thistle Meadow Wine Festival 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs

2-6p

336-359-2995

20

Hillbilly Comedy & Variety Show

Sparta School Auditorium

7p

336-372-4591

27

Williams & Clark Expedition

Silver Dollar Music Park

7:30p

336-372-2433

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER Nov 10

More information at www.Sparta-NC.com

Zephyr Lightning Bolts

Silver Dollar Music Park

Nov 1-Dec 24 Choose & Cut Christmas Trees Nov 23 - 24

Mangum Pottery Open House

Nov 24

Christmas Parade

Nov 30-Dec 1 Mangum Pottery Open House

*toll free* 800-372-5473 7:30p

Various Farms 280 Turkey Hollow Lane

336-372-2433 336-372-5473*

10a-5p

336-372-5291 336-372-5473*

Main Street

2p

280 Turkey Hollow Lane

10a-5p

336-372-5291

Dec 1

Christmas Crafts Fair

Fairgrounds

9a-4:30p

336-372-5473*

Dec 1

Zephyr Lightning Bolts

Silver Dollar Music Park

7:30p

336-372-2433

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MOUNTAIN LIFE IN SPARTA, N.C.

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MOUNTAIN LIFE IN SPARTA, N.C.

Mountain Life...

A proud heritage and the 21st Century come together in the community life of Sparta and Alleghany County. Cattle and Fraser fir are the landscape along winding roads and testify to an agricultural economy that has supported the community since the first settlers. Cattle have long grazed the mountains. Fraser fir is native to the Appalachian Mountains, but only began to be planted for sale as Christmas trees in the 1970s.

Today, the county is among the top three producers of Christmas trees in the state.

Tradition lives in these mountains. The faith of a people is manifested in the numerous churches that dot the countryside and along Sparta's Main Street.

From mountain traditions to modern expressions of faith, churches representing a broad array of Christian denominations are a source of strength and service and are always open to accepting new members into their community. They cooperate to support food and other ministries to the community.

The agricultural economy once rested upon the willingness of neighbor to help neighbor and that tradition continues in local civic clubs and community organizations. One advantage of a small community is there is a place and appreciation for individuals willing to participate in community life.

Since the mid-twentieth century, manufacturing has added to the local economic strength. Tradition joins with the modern industry in our small county. Dr. Grabow Pipes have been manufactured here since 1943. More recent industries manufacture wrought-iron furniture, packaging for many of the latest music CDs and DVD movie titles, products for the baking industry, custom rugs, and building trusses for construction. The county's newest industry is developing products from fiber-reinforced polymers. That industry and local leadership recently secured a $1.2 million Golden LEAF grant to help establish an advanced materials cluster with surrounding counties to further a sustainable, forward-reaching economy.

That economy builds on a strong local educational system. Half of the instructional staff of Alleghany County public schools have masters level or higher degrees. The county's three elementary schools each have programs for 3- and 4-year old youngsters. The schools stay up with technology. All classrooms are Internet connected. The high school boasts a cyber campus that provides distant-learning opportunities and technology training.

Advanced education is available at the Wilkes Community College satellite campus. The Blue Ridge Business Development Center offers office space for new businesses and technology support for local business and industry.

Medical services are centered around Alleghany Memorial Hospital. It provides inpatient, and outpatient services, and a 24-hour physician staffed emergency room. The emergency room and surgical ward were recently renovated and expanded.

The Alleghany Wellness Center offers a modern fitness center and year-round indoor pool and emphasizes the positive ways individuals can maintain health. Complementing these medical and health centers, professionals offer massage, rehabilitation services and other therapies.

The community may be small by some standards, but it is well rounded and can always find a place of involvement for newcomers as well as old timers.

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Mountain Life

Christmas Tree Farms, Churches and Ministries, Clubs & Civic Organizations, Community Agencies, Education, Farms, Fitness, Government, Health and Medical, Industrial and Manufacturing

Christmas Tree Farms: Bickerstaff Trees, Inc. 102 Greenery Lane Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8866 www.BickerstaffTrees.com

Scott's Nursery & Landscaping 565 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1626 See our ad on page 44.

Bryan's Christmas Trees 1243 Macedonia Church Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4049

Churches and Ministries:

Discount Tree Farm 2552 US Hwy 221 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8242 WardenDiscountTrees.com

Christ Episcopal Church 2543 US Highway 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7983 office 336-372-8770 priest www.ChristChurchAlleghany.org See our ad on page 12.

Edwards Choose & Cut Christmas Tree Farm 1767 Big Oak Rd. Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-3463

Cornerstone Christian Fellowship 1276 Grandview Dr. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6443 www.CCFSsparta.org

Garvey Farms 442 Laurel Glenn Church Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2870

First Baptist Church of Sparta 202 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8446

Homer & Bonnie Sides Christmas Tree Farms 938 Grandview Dr., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5324 www.HomerandBonnieSides.com

Lighthouse World Ministries 33 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-9600 www.LighthouseProductionsLLC.com

Joe Edwards Choose & Cut Christmas Tree Farm 2081 Pine Swamp Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1711

Michael Combs Ministries PO Box 59 Todd, NC 28684 336-877-4544 www.MichaelCombs.com Sparta Presbyterian Church 160 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5045

Laurel Springs Christmas Tree Farm 7491 NC Hwy 18 S. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-372-4193 or toll free 800-851-2345

Sparta United Methodist Church 190 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4441 www.gbgm-umc.org/spartaumc

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

Clubs & Civic Organizations:

Maines Tree Farm 113 Bob's Lane Glade Valley, NC 32827 336-363-2901

Alleghany Community Theatre P.O. Box 206 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5750 www.Sparta-NC.com

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

Alleghany County Republican Party 178 Silo Rd., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2339 www.AlleghanyGOP.org

Pardue Farms 930 Pardue Rd., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8106/8532or 336-657-0467

Friends of the Alleghany County Library 122 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5573 www.NWRL.org See our ad on page 12.

Pine Shadows Farm Alleghany Historical-Genealogical Society 153 Camp Butler Rd. Roaring Gap, NC 28668 P.O. Box 817 Sparta, NC 28675 336-363-2065 336-372-4214 Roberts Tree Farm 223 Wilson Rd. Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-8587

Alleghany Quilters Guild 79 Boyer Lane Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7080

Sam & Edna Miller Christmas Tree Farm 14633 NC 18 South Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2365

Highland Camerata PO Box 534 Independence, VA 24348 276-728-2158 www.Camerata.LS.Net

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Mountain Life

Christmas Tree Farms, Churches and Ministries, Clubs & Civic Organizations, Community Agencies, Education, Farms, Fitness, Government, Health and Medical, Industrial and Manufacturing

Clubs & Civic Organizations (cont.): New River Shrine Club PO Box 1065 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2557 Rotary Club of Alleghany PO Box 1293 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6485 Sparta Lions Club PO Box 1002 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5778

Community Agencies: Alleghany Arts Council, Inc. PO Box 962 Sparta, NC 28675 336-363-9190

Alleghany County Cooperative Extension 90 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5597 www.Alleghany.CES.NCSU.edu Alleghany County Group Homes, Inc. 133 Health Services Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5671 Alleghany County Library 122 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5573 www.nwrl.org See our ad on page 12.

Alleghany Historical-Genealogical Society PO Box 817 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4214 Alleghany Memorial Hospital 233 Doctors St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5511 www.AMHSparta.org See our ad on page 12.

Alleghany CARES, Inc. 25 Womble St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5959 See our ad on page 45.

Community Agencies:

Alleghany County Council on Aging 85 East Whitehead St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4640

Alleghany Partnership For Children, Inc. 994 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2846 www.ACPFC.com

Alleghany County Christmas Tree Assoc.

PO Box 892 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5597 www.AlleghanyCTA.com

Alleghany Wellness Center, Inc. 508 Collins Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2944 See our ad on page 16. www.AlleghanyWellnessCenter.com

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Mountain Life

Christmas Tree Farms, Churches and Ministries, Clubs & Civic Organizations, Community Agencies, Education, Farms, Fitness, Government, Health and Medical, Industrial and Manufacturing

Community Agencies (cont.): American Cancer Society 87 Montview Dr. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6086

Alleghany Partnership For Children, Inc. 994 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2846 www.acpfc.com

Animal Trustees of Alleghany, Inc. Success Highway Individual PO Box 398 Sparta, NC 28675 Development Account 336-372-6292 Sparta-NC.com/AnimalTrustees 115 Atwood St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8118 Ext. 27 Better Business Bureau of N.W. North Carolina 500 W. Fifth St. Suite 202 Wilkes Community College Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Alleghany Campus 800-777-8348 www.NWNC.BBB.org 115 Atwood St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5061 www.wilkescc.edu Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission, Inc. 1747 US 21-N, Sparta, NC 28678 Watauga Opportunities 336-372-7284 115 Atwood St. Office 413, Sparta, NC 28675 336-469-3347 www.woiworks.org Blue Ridge Business Development Center 115 Atwood Street Suite B, Sparta, NC 28675 Farms: 336-372-1525 www.BlueRidgeBDC.org Homer & Bonnie Sides Christmas Tree Farms Friends of the Library Bookstore 938 Grandview Dr. Sparta, NC 28675 35 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5324 336-372-5155 See our ad on page 12. www.HomerAndBonnieSides.com High Country Workforce Development Board Laurel Springs Christmas Tree Farm 719A Greenway Rd. Boone, NC 28607 7491 Hwy 18 South Laurel Springs, NC 28644 828-773-1373 www.regiond.org 336-372-4193 Laurel Ridge Moravian Camp & Laurel Springs Trout Farm Conference Center 82 Fairview Rd. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 124 Pendry Dr. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2352 336-359-2951 or 888-831-5922 www.LaurelRidge.org Stoney Knob Farm 9124 NC 93 Piney Creek, NC 28663 National Committee for the New River 336-359-2909 PO Box 1480 West Jefferson, NC 28629 336-246-4871 www.NCNR.org New River Behavioral Health Care 1650 Hwy 18 South, Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4095 www.NewRiver.org See our ad on page 19.

Sparta Revitalization Committee PO Box 1020, Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6135 Success Highway Individual Development Account 115 Atwood St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8118 Ext. 27

Fitness:

Alleghany Wellness Center, Inc. 508 Collins Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2944 See our ad on page 16. www.AlleghanyWellnessCenter.com Brenda Washington, LMBT c/o Jodi's Cutting Corner

665 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-0528

VFW Post #7034 1193 US Hwy 21 S, Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4850 Watauga Opportunities 115 Atwood Street, # 413, Sparta, NC 28675 336-469-3347 www.woiworks.org

Education: Alleghany County School Administration 85 Peachtree St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4345 www.alleghany.k12.nc.us See our ad on page 15.

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Mountain Life

Christmas Tree Farms, Churches and Ministries, Clubs & Civic Organizations, Community Agencies, Education, Farms, Fitness, Government, Health and Medical, Industrial and Manufacturing

Government: Alleghany County Alleghany Memorial Hospital 348 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 233 Doctors St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4179 www.AlleghanyCounty-NC.gov 336-372-5511 www.AMHSparta.org See our ad on page 12.

Town of Sparta 304 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 Alleghany Wellness Center, Inc. 336-372-4257 508 Collins Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2944 See our ad on page 16.

Health and Medical: www.AlleghanyWellnessCenter.com Alleghany Children's Dental Center 665 S. Main St. Suite 202 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7228 Alleghany Chiropractic 771 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2005 Alleghany County Rescue Squad 61 Trojan Ave. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5043 www.Sparta-NC.com/RescueSquad

Brenda Washington, LMBT c/o Jodi's Cutting Corner

665 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-0528 G. Terry Johnson, Dental Practice 146 Doctors St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8299 Dr. Keith Oliver, Optometrist 18 S. Grayson St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4493

Alleghany Eye Clinic Trojan Village Shopping Center Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2253 See our ad on page 12.

Generations Home Health Agency 665 S. Main St. Suite 204 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1755 www.GenerationsHHA.com

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

High Country Healthcare and Hospice 81A West Doughton St. Sparta, NC 28675 800-723-5101 or 336-372-8018

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Mountain Life

Christmas Tree Farms, Churches and Ministries, Clubs & Civic Organizations, Community Agencies, Education, Farms, Fitness, Government, Health and Medical, Industrial and Manufacturing

Health and Medical (cont.):

Industrial and Manufacturing:

John J. Kovacich, MD Charleston Forge 248 Doctors Street, Suite A, Sparta, NC 28675 593 Andrews Ridge Rd., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2481 336-372-5787 www.CharlestonForge.com Living Water's Home Care, LLC 623 Hendrix Road, Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5978

International Pipes and Accessories 1731 US 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5521 or 800-334-2461

Medi-Home Care 72 South Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4028 or 800-779-4028 www.msa-corp.com

Martin Marietta Composites 114 Industrial Park Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6311 www.MartinMariettaComposites.com See our ad on page 18.

New River Behavioral Health Care 1650 Hwy 18 South, Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4095 www.NewRiver.org See our ad on page 19.

Pathway Therapy Services, LLC 36 Evergreen Dr., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5985 Services Unlimited Home Care 170 Memorial Park Dr., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5150 Share Clinic 393 North Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7575 Sunbridge of Alleghany 179 Combs St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2441 www,sunh.com See our ad on page 17.

NAPCO 535 Napco Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5228 www.NapcoUSA.com See our ad on page 19.

New River Artisans, Inc. 528 School House Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-2216 www.NewRiverArtisans.com Parker Sales & Service 69 Parker Lane Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2812 www.psasinc.com TruLine Truss, Inc. 3255 US 21 South, Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2226 or 800-354-3050 www.TruLineTruss.com See our ad on page 52.

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Shopping...

The stores and shops of the old downtown spread out from the Courthouse along Main Street. Further down Main and its side streets are two shopping centers and other businesses. In communities and at crossroads throughout the county, specialty shops and country stores reward explorers. These country stores are more than convenience stores. They are gathering places that serve locals and travelers, farmers and visitors, and may offer feed and seed alongside milk and bread.

Most retail businesses are locally owned and merchants appreciate your patronage. Newcomers are welcome and by your second or third visit you'll be lingering at the cash register to feign wisdom about the weather.

The variety of stores reflects a mix of modern convenience and tradition. Whether you are looking for a super market to replenish your larder for a week at a rental cabin, seek supplies for a campsite along the river or want to wander in search of a one-of-a-kind gift, handcrafted by a local artisan, you will likely be rewarded. From gadgets to antiques, or even a thrift shop bargain, you won't be disappointed.

And while you are downtown, be sure to tour our Sparta Teapot Museum Preview Gallery. There's no charge and you get just a small taste of what the town will offer when the Sparta Teapot Museum is open to display the 10,000-plus Kamm Collection.

If you are looking for a big-box discount store with acres and acres of paved parking and dozens of checkout lanes to hurry you on your way, Sparta can't oblige you. You'll have to travel to a neighboring town. But if you have a little more time to devote to your shopping, our friendly merchants are eager to serve.

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Shopping

Apparel, Arts and Crafts, Automobile Sales, Books, Computers, Convenience Stores, Electronics and Video, Florists, Furniture and Home Decor, Galleries, General and Variety Merchandise, Gifts and Antiques, Grocery, Hardware, Jewelry, Music, Nurseries, Pharmacies, Sporting Goods, Wineries, Wood Stoves

Apparel:

Computer Sales and Service:

Alleghany CARES Thrift Shop 25 Womble St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5959 See our ad on page 45.

Blue Ridge Business Development Center 115 Atwood St. Suite B Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1525 www.BlueRidgeBDC.org

Family Dollar Store Sparta Square Shopping Center Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5485

Tim The Tech-Man 431 Little River Dr. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4466

The Fashion Zone 665 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-9663 Gill's Jeans & Things 42 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8856 Olde Tyme General Store and Cafe 38 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6779 www.OTGS.net See our ad on page 42.

S&L Outdoor Sports Supply 38 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5686 www.SLOutdoors.com See our ad on page 22.

Arts & Crafts: Alleghany Arts and Crafts 36 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1776 www.NewRiverCrafts.com Blue Ridge Woodcrafters 1438B US Hwy 21 S, Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-0421 See our ad on page 10. www.Sparta-NC.com/BRWoodcrafters Cater Pots 209 Antioch Church Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4604 www.CaterPots.com John Harmon Gallery 10100 US Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-9138 www.JohnHarmon.com See our ad on page 8.

Mangum Pottery of Turkey Knob 280 Turkey Hollow Ln Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5291

Automobile Sales Alleghany Chevrolet 1549 US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4949 www.AlleghanyChevrolet.com

Books: Books ‘N Friends Used Bookstore 35 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5155 See our ad on page 12.

Convenience Stores: Alleghany Motor Market/Twist and Shake 80 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8494 See our ad on page 42.

Betty's Convenience Store and Deli 235 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4530 Pro Stop Convenience Store and Deli 10806 US Hwy. 21 S. Roaring Gap, NC 28626 336-363-9000 Station's Inn, Restaurant and Country Store 14317 NC Hwy. 18 S. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2888 or 877-528-7356 www.StationsInn.com See our ad on page 44.

Twin Oaks General Store and Cafe 24 US Hwy 221 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5470

Electronics and Video: Alleghany Electronics / Radioshack 665 S. Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-3474 See our ad on page 60.

Florists: Brookside Florist and Gifts 102 W. Doughton St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6838 www.BrooksideFlorist.com Sparta Florist and Gifts 265 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8344 www.SpartaFloristAndGifts.com

Furniture and Home Decor: Bear Essentials Cabin Outfitters 21 N. Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7297 www.BearEssentialsCO.com See our ad on page 22.

Buxton Abbey Fine Furnishings 24 S. Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7208 www.BuxtonAbbey.com See our ad on page 22.

CC's Import Outlet 15 North Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7600

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Apparel, Arts and Crafts, Automobile Sales, Books, Computers, Convenience Stores, Electronics and Video, Florists, Furniture and Home Decor, Galleries, General and Variety Merchandise, Gifts and Antiques, Grocery, Hardware, Jewelry, Music, Nurseries, Pharmacies, Sporting Goods, Wineries, Wood Stoves

Furniture and Home Decor (cont.): Designs in Wood 64 Alleghany St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8995 www.DesignInWood.org

Country Homestead 555 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8851

Inside Additions 1433 US Hwy 21 S., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4507

Kerr Drug, Inc. 415 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8051

Mill Creek Arts 204 E. Main St. Independence VA 24348 276-773-8590 www.MillCreekArts.com

Halsey Drug 55 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5599

Posh Fox Gift Shop 10927 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 22866 336-363-3999

Posh Fox Gift Shop 10927 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 22866 336-363-3999

Seasons Gifts and Home Decor 38 S. Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5929 See our ad on page 24.

Road House Antiques / Tea Time 1019 Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6661 See our ad on page 45.

Galleries: See Exploring, page 9.

General and Variety Merchandise:

Seasons Gifts and Home Decor 38 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5929 See our ad on page 24.

Alleghany Electronics / Radioshack 665 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-3474 See our ad on page 60.

Sparta Florist and Gifts 265 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8344 www.SpartaFloristAndGifts.com

Family Dollar Store 381 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5485 Kerr Drug, Inc. 415 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8051 Pro-Stop Convenience Store and Deli 10806 US Hwy 21 S. Glade Valley, NC 28626 336-363-9000 See our ad on page 25.

Twin Oaks General Store and Cafe 24 US Hwy. 221 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5470

Gifts and Antiques: Antiques On Main II 28 North Main Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7939 See our ad on page 22.

Art and Antiques 16 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5796 Bear Essentials Cabin Outfitters 21 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7297 www.BearEssentialsco.com See our ad on page 22.

Buxton Abbey Fine Furnishings 24 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7208 www.BuxtonAbbey.com See our ad on page 22.

CC's Imports Outlet 15 N. Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7600

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Shopping

Apparel, Arts and Crafts, Automobile Sales, Books, Computers, Convenience Stores, Electronics and Video, Florists, Furniture and Home Decor, Galleries, General and Variety Merchandise, Gifts and Antiques, Grocery, Hardware, Jewelry, Music, Nurseries, Pharmacies, Sporting Goods, Wineries, Wood Stoves

Gifts and Antiques (cont.):

Pharmacies:

Winds of Time 7 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5002

Kerr Drug, Inc. 415 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8051

Grocery:

Halsey Drug 55 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5599

Food Lion, Inc. 381 S. Main S. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5585 www.FoodLion.com See our ad on page 25.

Sporting Goods: S & L Outdoor Sports Supply 38 S. Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5686 www.SLOutdoors.com See our ad on page 22.

Lowe's Foods 665 Hwy 21 S. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5691

Hardware:

Sparta Guns and Ammo and Sparta Fishing Hole 648 Osborne Rd., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4867 See our ad on page 10.

Blevins Building Supply 7258 US 21 South Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-363-2216 652 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4000

Wineries: Chateau Laurinda Vineyard and B & B 690 Reeves Ridge Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2562 www.ChateauLaurindaVineyards.com See our ad on page 8.

C.J. Hardware 124 Memorial Park Dr. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4299 Farmer's Hardware 11 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8990

GrapeStompers.com 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2995 or 800-233-1505 www.Grapestompers.com

Jewelry: Lemons' Jewelry, Inc. 381 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5725

Thistle Meadow Winery 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs, NC 28644 800-233-1505 or 336-359-2995 www.ThistleMeadowWinery.com See our ad on page 6.

Music: Backwoods Beat Music 32 W. Whitehead St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5777

Wood Stoves: Stout's Country Hearth 1438-C US Hwy 21 S., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5400 www.HarmanStoves.com See our ad on page 50.

Nurseries: Scott's Landscaping 565 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1626 or 800-553-2322

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Accommodations...

If you are planning an overnight visit to Sparta and Alleghany County, you have a variety of lodging options to consider. From a turn-of-the century home that can accommodate a family gathering and woo guests with handmade quilts and antiques, to a modern log structure with rustic furnishings and hot tub to pamper, you'll find something to please you. Or maybe you prefer the special hospitality that only a welcoming host can provide at a bed and breakfast.

Consider where you want to stay.

The convenience of one of our motels may be your choice. We have getaways with expansive mountain-top views, a riverfront setting or beside a sleep inducing brook. Or you may prefer to be nestled in the woods in a cozy cabin.

To get closer to nature, there are campgrounds that bring you and our great outdoors together. There are also camp-conference facilities that offer special programs for youngsters and adults in the heart of nature's wonder.

Of course all of our lodging comes with our brand of Blue Ridge Mountain Hospitality and hosts who are always eager to go that extra mile to assure that your stay is pleasant and memorable.

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Accommodations

Apartments, Bed & Breakfast Inns, Campgrounds, Motels, Vacation Rental Cabins and Homes

Apartments: New Sparta LLC / Pine Ridge Apartments 47 Poplar St. #46 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8668 www.Sparta-NC.com/PineRidgeApts

Rivercamp USA 2221 Kings Creek Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-2267 or 800-748-3722 www.RiverCamp.net

Campgrounds:

Riverside Canoe & Tube Rental 2966 Garvey Bridge Rd. Crumpler, NC 28617 336-982-9439 www.RiversideCanoeing.com

Burgiss Farm Bed & Breakfast 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2995 www.Breakfastinn.com

$90 to $100

2

Chateau Laurinda Vineyard and B & B 690 Reeves Ridge Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2562 or 800-650-3236 www.ChateauLaurindaVineyards.com See our ad on page 8.

$80 to $140

3

Davis-Bourne Inn 119 Journeys End Dr., Independence VA 24348 276-773-9384 www.DavisBourneinn.com See our ad on page 30.

$95 to $165

4

Doughton Hall Bed & Breakfast 12668 Hwy 18 South Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2341 or 888-799-5194 www.DoughtonHall.com

$90

4

Glade Valley Bed and Breakfast 330 Shaw Lane, Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-657-8811 or 800-538-3508 See our ad on page 30.

$110 to $150

5

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

$110 to $160

5

Mountain Hearth Lodge 110 Mountain Hearth Dr., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8743 www.MountainHearthLodge.com

$95 to $175

7

Mountain View Lodge & Cabins 164 Mountain View Lodge Dr. Glendale Springs, NC $86 336-982-2233 or 800-903-6811 to www.MtnViewLodge.com $105 See our ad on page 30.

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Air Conditioning

# Bedrooms

Blue Ridge Bed & Breakfast 5905 Mountain View Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-657-3000 See our ad on page 28.

Pets Allowed

Rates

Bed & Breakfast Inns

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

See listing under Exploring, page 4.

Fireplace

New River State Park 1477 Wagoner Road Access Jefferson, NC 28640 336-982-2587 www.ncsparks.net

Conference Centers:

Restaurant

New River Campground & Canoe 6286 US Hwy 21 N, Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8793 www.CanoeingTheNew.com

Stone Mountain State Park 3042 Frank Parkway Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-957-8185 www.ncsparks.net

Cable/Dish TV

Miller's Campground 973 Miller Rd., Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-8156

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Apartments, Bed & Breakfast Inns, Campgrounds, Motels, Vacation Rental Cabins and Homes Cable/Dish TV

Restaurant

Microwave

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

Pets Allowed

Refrigerator

Internet

Handicap Acces.

Bedrooms

Cable/Dish TV

Fireplace

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

Pets Allowed

Air Conditioning

VCR/DVD

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Varies

Rates Rates

Motels: Alleghany Inn 341 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2501 www.AlleghanyInn.com See our ad on page 28.

$57 to 64 $89

Doughton Park/Bluffs Lodge & Restaurant 45356 Blue Ridge Parkway, Laurel Springs, NC 336-372-4499 www.Sparta-NC.com/BuffsLodge

$85 to 24 $99

Grayson Inn & Suites 155 Rainbow Circle, Independence, VA 24348 276-773-3313 www.Grayson-Inn.com See our ad on page 36.

$61 to 30 $80

Nikolas Restaurant and High Meadows Inn 10486 Hwy 21 S. Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-2221 800-585-6309 www.Nikolas-HighMeadowsInn.com

$45 to 35 $99

Station's Inn See our ad on page 44.

14355, NC Hwy.18 S. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2888 www.StationsInn.com

$60 to 29 $75

Vacation Rental Cabins and Homes: Alleghany Riverbend Mountain Cabin 1602 White Pine Dr. Ennice, NC 28623 336-852-3140 www.Sparta-NC.com/Riverbend See our ad on page 26.

Alleghany Unique Rentals Mahogany Rock Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4191 or 888-372-5244 www.Sparta-NC.com/Aur See our ad on page 36.

$60 to $75

3 2-4

Bald Knob Farm House 50 Bald Knob Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4191 or 888-372-5244 www.Sparta-NC.com/Aur See our ad on page 36.

$75

1

4

Blue Ridge Hideaway 8894 Hwy 18 South Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-372-8677 www.Sparta-NC.com/BlueRidgeHideaway See our ad on page 36.

$70

1

2

Cabins On Laurel Creek 1 mile off Blue Ridge Pkwy. Laurel Springs, NC 336-207-7677 www.CabinsOnLaurelCreek.com See our ad on page 28.

$90 to $115

3

1

Cherry Tree Cottage 3943 Walnut Branch Church Rd. Sparta, NC 336-372-2989 www.Sparta-NC.com/CherryTreeCottage

$75

1

2

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Chestnut House 68 Duncan St. Sparta, NC 28675 $100 336-372-5244 or 888-372-5244 www.ChestnutHouse.us See our ad on page 36.

Dairy Barn See our ad on page 36. $60 1103 Mahogany Rock Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 to 336-372-4191 www.Sparta-NC.com/Aur

2 2-4

$120

Deerwood Park 75 Old Barn Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-8254 or 866-686-5263 www.DeerwoodPark.com

$115 to 10 2-4 $150

Fox Den Mountain Cabin 135 Fox Trail Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6719 www.Sparta-NC.com/FoxDen

$80 to $100

1

2

Granny's Old House 1827 Macedonia Church Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4018

$60

1

2

Hocus Pocus Retreat & Cabins 442 Georgina Way Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-572-2115 ww.HocusPocusRetreatAndCabins.com

$75 to $225

5 1-4

L & J Cabin Rentals 113 Chestnut Grove Church Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8829 www.L-JCabins-Horses.com See our ad on page 38.

$75 to $100

3 1-3

Little River Paradise/Cozy Corner $70 223 Wilson Rd. Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-8587 to www.Sparta-NC.com/LittleRiverParadise

3 2-3

Longview Cabin Rental 223 Legra Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 704-506-0050 www.Sparta-NC.com/LongView

$135 $125 to $140

1

3

The Mahogany Rock Roost 1137 Mahogany Rock Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4191 or 888-372-5244 www.Sparta-NC.com/Aur See our ad on page 36.

$75

1

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Pets Allowed

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

3

Fireplace

1

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Bedrooms

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$125 to $175

6

2-5

Mountain Dreams Realty Cabin Rentals 3647 US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1622 or 800-513-1622 www.MtnDreamsRealty.com See our ad on page 2.

$79 to 15 1-5 $137

The Mountain House 565 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5646 or 800-553-2322 See our ad on page 36. www.Sparta-NC.com/MountainHouse

$150

1

3

Mountain Valley Condos 625 S. Asbury St. Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 336-372-9192 www.Sparta-NC.com/MountainValleyCondos

$85 to $95

2

2

Mountain View Lodge & Cabins 164 Mountain View Lodge Dr. Glendale Springs 336-982-2233 or 800-903-6811 www.MtnViewLodge.com See our ad on page 30.

$80 to 10 10 $137

Olde Beau Golf Club Villas $189 Olde Beau Bvd. Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-3333 or 800-752-1634 to 12 2-4 www.OldeBeau.com $265 See our ad on page 8.

The Ole House 175 Foggy Mountain Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 Varies 1 4 336-363-2827 or 910-579-7670 www.Sparta-NC.com/TheOleHouse P Bar J Scenic Valley Farm 715 Scenic Valley Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-657-8403 See our ad on page 30.

$80

1

3

The Place on the Blue Ridge Parkway Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-869-3145 www.ThePlaceOnTheBlueRidgeParkway.com See our ad on page 36.

$150 to $175

1

3

Red Roof Farm 5130 Nile Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 $80 336-372-1899 www.Sparta-NC.com/RedRoofFarm

4

2

River Country Estates Cabin Rentals 173 Raven Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-8075 or 866-221-4016 www.RiverCountryEstates.com

$229 to 25 2-6 $359

Serenity Plus 3647 US Hwy 21 South, Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1622 or 800-513-1622 www.Sparta-NC.com/Serenity See our ad on page 38.

$100

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1

VCR/DVD

Miles Vacation Rentals 565 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5646 or 800-553-2322 www.MilesNC.com See our ad on page 48.

Handicap Acces.

3

Air Conditioning

1

Pets Allowed

Bedrooms

$90

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

# Units

Meadowfork Farm Rental Cabin 759 Meadofork Rd. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-372-4235 www.Sparta-NC.com/Meadowfork

Fireplace

Rates

Vacation Rental Cabins and Homes: (cont.)

Cable/Dish TV

Apartments, Bed & Breakfast Inns, Campgrounds, Motels, Vacation Rental Cabins and Homes

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3

Sweet Water Vacation Rentals 2983 U.S. Hwy 221 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7432 www.SweetWaterVacation.com See our ad on page 38.

$95 to $110

2

3-4

Tranquility Unlimited 87 Pine River Lane Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8260 www.Sparta-NC.com/Tranquility See our ad on page 39.

$135

1

2

Turkey Knob Farm 664 Cindylane Piney Creek, NC 28663 910-457-4387

$125

1

3

Uncle Stacy's Cabin Laurel Springs, NC 28644 770-978-7261 www.UncleStacysCabin.com See our ad on page 38.

$125

1

2

United Country Foxfire Realty 2760 US 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5773 or 800-524-9041 www.Sparta-NC-Real-Estate.com See our ad on page 46.

$100 to $125

6

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Air Conditioning

3

Pets Allowed

Bedrooms

1

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

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$125

The Sparta House 180 Willis St. Sparta, NC 28675 706-278-4516 www.SpartaHouse.blogspot.com See our ad on page 36.

Sparrowhawk Cottage 651 Macedonia Church Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8136

Fireplace

Rates

Vacation Rental Cabins and Homes: (cont.)

Cable/Dish TV

Apartments, Bed & Breakfast Inns, Campgrounds, Motels, Vacation Rental Cabins and Homes

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Dining...

When you come, come hungry.

For the casual diner, remember this is the south. That means good home cooking.

Bread means choice that usually includes biscuits or cornbread. Unless otherwise requested, tea is iced and sweet - although hot tea and tea room fare is growing in popularity. Fried chicken, fried fish and even fried okra are almost ubiquitous.

Speaking of fish, this may be the mountains, but we know seafood.

Whether from a mountain stream just down the road or from the sea at the other end of the state, flounder, trout, shrimp, oysters, the best hush puppies are easy to find.

This may be the mountains, but it's still North Carolina, and the old North State means barbecue whether pulled, chopped or falling off ribs, on a plate or in a sandwich, with slaw, either red or white.

Just because it's North Carolina, doesn't mean we can't cook a good New York strip, t-bone or prime rib.

And just because we are the mountains, doesn't mean we can't offer variety.

Tea, iced and hot, or coffee, regular, decaf, espresso or a latte. Soup and sandwich on fine china or for take out. Fried squash and fried pickles. Chicken and the lightest dumplings. Tacos, quesadillas and guacamole. A big burger or a foot long dog with a cone of ice cream for dessert.

And just because we are friendly, doesn't mean we don't offer fine dining. White linen, thin china, wine sipped from crystal and an evening where time is measured by good conversation and meal courses.

When you come, come hungry.

You won't leave that way.

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Dining & Catering Catering: Custom Catering, LLC 1415 Pine Swamp Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6757

Jerg's Patio 665 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8878

Motley's BBQ & Catering 8882 US Hwy 221 Scotville, NC 28672 336-359-2191 See our ad on page 42.

KFC/Taco Bell 854 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2788

The Senators House 360 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7500 www.Sparta-NC.com/SenatorsHouse Sweet Tooth Bake Shop 437 Clark Hop Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7451

Mis Arados 403 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1414 Motley's BBQ & Catering 8882 US Hwy 221 Scotville, NC 28672 336-359-2191 See our ad on page 42.

Dining:

Mountain Surf Seafood Restaurant 12789 NC Hwy 18 N Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-8391

Alleghany Motor Market Twist and Shake Ice Cream Escape 185 View Point Lane Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8494 See our ad on page 42.

Nikola's Restaurant 10486 US Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-6060 www.Nikolas-HighMeadowsInn.com

Betty’s Convenience Store and Deli 235 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4530

Olde Tyme General Store 38 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6779 See our ad on page 42.

Brown's Family Restaurant 115 Jones St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-3400

The Pines Restaurant 527 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4148

Buckaroo's Grille 9431 Hwy 93 Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-2825 See our ad on page 40.

The Pizzeria 665 South Main St. Suite 125 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8885

Burger King 477 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7440 See our ad on page 39.

Pro-Stop 10806 US Hwy 21 South Glade Valley, NC 28626 336-363-9000 See our ad on page 25.

Circle L Restaurant 3238 US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4623

Road House Antiques/Tea Time 1019 Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6661 See our ad on page 45.

Country Cupboard Cafe 12789 NC Hwy 18 N Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-3566 Davis-Bourne Inn 119 Journeys End Dr. Independence, VA 24548 276-773-9384 See our ad on page 30.

Doughton Park/Bluffs Lodge & Restaurant 45356 Blue Ridge Parkway Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-372-4499 www.Sparta-NC.com/BluffsLodge JB's Pizza and Subs 371 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2508

Station’s Inn Restaurant and Country Store 14317 NC Hwy. 18 S. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2888 or 877-528-7356 www.StationsInn.com See our ad on page 44.

The Senators House 360 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7500 www.Sparta-NC.com/SenatorsHouse The Ship's Wheel 577 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4900 Twin Oaks General Store and Cafe 24 US Hwy. 221 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5470

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Real Estate & Construction...

More and more travelers who come to Sparta and Alleghany County for a visit end up staying for a lifetime. Some come to escape summer heat. Others to escape the chaos of urban life. All are attracted to the beauty of the land.

The Peach Bottom Mountains run from the southwestern portion of the county through the heart and provide many of the highest and most majestic views of the area.

Creeks and streams lace the countryside as they flow to the county's two principle rivers. The New River helps form the county's western and northern borders as it flows north. The Little River meanders through the eastern portion of the county also on a northerly trek, creating a gentler terrain of rolling hills and valleys before joining the New River.

Sparta is located almost in the center of the county. No matter where you settle you are not far from the convenient shopping and the bustling community of this small town.

Wherever you choose to reside, the area offers a great selection of qualified real estate professionals and construction services that are helpful to those relocating to this area.

Whether a condominium or gated community; a small farm or a home along the fairway of a challenging mountain golf course, a mountaintop development or a creek-side cottage, there is something to suit almost anyone.

Call one of the professionals in the following list of services and soon you will be calling these mountains home.

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Real Estate and Construction

Appraisers, Architecture, Building Materials, Cabinetry and Woodworking, Construction Services, Developers, Fencing, Flooring, General Contractors, Heating and AC, Landscaping, Manufactured Housing, Real Estate Agencies

Appraisers: Dixon Auction and Realty 27 North Main St. Suite A Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8642

Carolina Electrical and Plumbing 10872 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-2160

Architecture:

Chandler Concrete Company 23 Birch Lane Sparta, NC 336-372-4348

Miller Architecture 360 N. Caswell Rd. Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28204 704-377-8500 or 336-359-8104 Timothy A. Walters, AIA PO Box 1101 Sparta, NC 28675 336-359-2583

Building Materials: Blevins Building Supply 7258 US 21 South Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-363-2216 652 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4000 Chandler Concrete Company 23 Birch Lane Sparta, NC 336-372-4348

Debord Asphalt Sealing and Striping 255 Little Pine Rd. Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-3804 Debord Paving Co. 1078 Glade Creek School Rd. Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-3225 Dittrich Construction/Mountain Homes & Properties 1635 US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1555 Etomic Steel Structures Inc. / Carports.com 1438-J US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-9101 www.Carports.com Greene's Excavating 10754 NC Hwy 18 S Laurel Springs, NC 28675 336-359-2501

Etomic Steel Structures Inc. / Carports.com 1438-J US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-9101 www.Carports.com

High & Low Country Home Inspection PO Box 8 Crumpler, NC 28617 336-385-0913

TruLine Truss, Inc. 3255 US Highway 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 800-354-3050 or 336-372-2226 www.TrulineTruss.com See our ad on page 52.

Jack Choate Masonry and Remodeling PO Box 824 Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-8258

Cabinetry and Woodworking: Horton's Cabinets 4222 US Hwy 21 S. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1818 Sawtooth Wood Works 65 E. Doughton St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-0064 White Dove Woodworks See our ad on page 8.

1438 A Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6485 www.Sparta-NC.com/WhiteDoveWoodworks/

Construction Services: Absher Hardwood Floors 1631 Bledsoe Creek Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6162 B&B Heating and Electrical PO Box 987 Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-0352

J. E. Woodie & Sons 1640 Hwy 21 N Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4974 McCall's Seamless Guttering & Handyman Service 165 Maple St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1793 See our ad on page 48.

Murphy's Guttering 3059 New River Parkway Independence VA 24348 336-200-3090 Richards Painting 590 Blevins Hollow Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-8818 S.D. Wyatt Excavating 1925 Mahogany Rock Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2771 Sharp's Well Drilling Company, Inc 1237 Bullhead Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8644 See our ad on page 52.

Stanley Smith Plumbing Contractor 990 Mahoghany Rock Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8035

B&C Hydroseeding 39 Hendrix Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7307

Developers:

Blue Ridge Pumping 425 Rash Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-363-1155

Bear Creek - A Deerwood Park Community 63 Old Barn Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-8254 www.DeerwoodPark.com See our ad on page 56 & 57.

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Appraisers, Architecture, Building Materials, Cabinetry and Woodworking, Construction Services, Developers, Fencing, Flooring, General Contractors, Heating and AC, Landscaping, Manufactured Housing, Real Estate Agencies

Developers (cont.): Blue Ridge Group, LLC 173 Raven Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-8075

Dittrich Construction/Mnt Homes & Properties 1635 US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1555

Catalyst Development LLC 118 Eastern Air Lane Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4781

J. E. Woodie & Sons 1640 Hwy 21 N Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4974

Classic Homes 1620 NC 163 West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-846-3600

Jack Choate Masonry and Remodeling PO Box 824 Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-8258

Crestview Mountain See our ad on page 66-67.

McCall's Seamless Guttering & 5113 Piper Station Dr. #103 Charlotte, NC 28277 Handyman Services www.CrestviewMountain.com 165 Maple St. Sparta, NC 28675 Toll Free 866-688-4397 or 336-657-3687 336-372-1793 See our ad on page 48.

Deerwood Park Community Shaw Brothers Construction 63 Old Barn Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 811 Shawtown Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-359-8254 www.DeerwoodPark.com 336-657-8395 www.ShawBrothersInc.com See our ad on page 56- 57.

Green Mountain Estates, Inc. 730 NW 166 Ave. Pembroke Pines FL 33028 954-433-7208 www.GreenMtEstates.com See our ad on page 53.

Sherrill Faw Construction & Realty, Inc. 307 Tenth St. North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 336-903-0060 www.SherrillFaw.com See our ad on page 50.

Harrell Development Company PO Box 626 Elkin, NC 28621 919-771-6605

Heating and AC: B & B Heating and Electrical PO Box 987 Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-0352

Legra Land Investors, Inc. 525 E 9th St. Hialeah FL 33010 305-887-8249 www.Legra-Land.com Sparta Home Center See our ad on page 54.

1584 US Hwy. 21 North Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7488 www.SpartaHomeCenter.com

Carolina Heating and Air 10872 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-3000 See our ad on page 55.

Twin Oaks Mountain, LLC 696 NE 125 St. North Miami FL 33161 336-372-7881 See our ad on page 34-35. www.TwinOaksMountainEstates.com

G & B Energy 1070 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4443 www.gbenergy.com Home Town Oil 124 Memorial Park Drive Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1610

Fencing: David’s Fencing PO Box 1932 Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-7796 See our ad on page 19.

Flooring:

Patrick's Heating, Cooling, Refrigeration and Appliance Service and Repair 279 Lake Shore Dr. Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-657-8677

Custom Wall and Floor Covering 1585 US Hwy 21 S. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4730

Stout's Country Hearth See our ad on page 50.

1438-C US Hwy 21 S. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5400 www.HarmanStoves.com

Inside Additions 1433 US Hwy 21 S. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4507

Landscaping: Scott’s Nursery & Landscaping 565 South Main St. Sparta 336-372-1626 See our ad on page 44.

General Contractors: Andrews Construction See our ad on page 55.

1028 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5560 www.RiversideLogHomes.net

Sun Mountain Services 91 Sadys Walk Way Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-657-8106

Caldwell Construction Company 10886 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-2693 See our ad on page 55.

Manufactured Housing: Sparta Home Center See our ad on page 54.

1584 US Hwy. 21 North Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7488 www.SpartaHomeCenter.com

Davis Construction Company PO Box 1207 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5294 See our ad on page 50.

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Appraisers, Architecture, Building Materials, Cabinetry and Woodworking, Construction Services, Developers, Fencing, Flooring, General Contractors, Heating and AC, Landscaping, Manufactured Housing, Real Estate Agencies

Manufactured Housing (cont.): Classic Homes 1620 NC 163 West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-846-3600

Roaring Gap Realty, Inc. 10806 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-372-9999 www.RoaringGapRealty.com See our ad on page 54.

Real Estate Agents:

Rollins Real Estate PO Box 591 Sparta, NC 28675 Boyer Realty & Auction, Inc. 336-372-4663 www.Sparta-NC.com/Rollinsre 1204 US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8888 www.BoyerRealtyAndAuction.com Scenic Realty & Auction See our ad on page 48.

10888 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-1111 www.ScenicRealty.com Dixon Auction & Realty Co. See our ad on page 50.

27 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8642 Sherrill Faw Construction & Realty, Inc. 307 Tenth St. North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Genia George Realty, LLC 336-903-0060 www.SherrillFaw.com 10942 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 28668 See our ad on page 50.

336-363-9190 High Meadows Real Estate 10436 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-3100 www.RoaringGap.com See our ad on page 50.

Sparta Home Center See our ad on page 54.

1584 US Hwy. 21 North Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7488 www.SpartaHomeCenter.com

Miles Consolidated Companies, Inc. 565 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5646 www.MilesNC.com See our ad on page 48.

United Country Foxfire Realty 2760 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5773 or 800-524-9041 www.Sparta-NC-Real-Estate.com See our ad on page 46.

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

Winestone Mountain Properties, LLC 2471 Highway 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7011www.WinestoneMtnProperties.com See our ad on the back cover.

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Businesses & Services...

Whatever your interest in Sparta, North Carolina, and Alleghany County, the Chamber of Commerce and its members stand ready and eager to serve you.

Through their membership in the Chamber, these businesses and organizations have shown their commitment to the well being of our community and to providing their customers with quality goods and services.

Chamber members represent all segments of community life.

Businesses, churches, civic clubs, non-profits - any organization can come together in the Chamber to work toward a robust economy and support active participation by each individual to create a vibrant community.

The office of the Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce stands with its members to serve our residents and visitors to the community. If you have questions about a service or need information, please write, call or contact us by email. We hope we can serve your needs.

Whenever you are in Sparta, drop by our office at 58 South Main Street. We are always eager to make a new acquaintance and can always find time to chat.

The following lists of Chamber members are ready to serve you.

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Service Directory

Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax Services, Advertising and Marketing, Attorneys, Audio Production, Automotive Parts and Service, Business Services, Child Care, Cleaning Services, Computer Service, Financial Services, Funeral Homes, Garbage Pickup, Graphic Design, Hair Care, Insurance, Landscaping, Newspapers, Pest Control, Pet Care, Photography, Printing, Security Services, Tanning, Upholstery, Utilities, Well Drilling, Web Development

Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax Services: H & R Block 323 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4197 Issac Forester, CPA 4 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1676 See our ad on page 60.

Automotive Parts and Service: Alleghany Chevrolet 1549 US Hwy 21 S. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4949 www.AlleghanyChevrolet.com B&T Tire and Automotive 1035 N Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5411

Advertising & Marketing

CARQUEST of Alleghany 256 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5545

Imaging Specialists See our ad on page 62.

115 Atwood St. Suite 400 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-3002 www.ImagingSpecialists.net

City Body Shop 32 Jones St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4833

Main Street Marketing 434-A McConnell St. Jefferson, NC 28640 336-846-6246

Edwards' Body Shop 68 E. Whitehead St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2900

Maxwell Marketing PO Box 156 Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-2458

Hal's Parts & Service 3787 Hwy 21-221 North Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7072

Mountain Endeavors PO Box 374 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2433

RDR of Alleghany, Inc. Diesel and gasoline vehicle service 754 Brown Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5180

Sam's Club Marketing Dept.

930 Hanes Mall Blvd. Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336-765-3590 www.SamsClub.com

Sparta Discount Tire 433 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8882

The Alleghany News 20 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8999

Attorneys: Dan R. Murray, Attorney at Law 19 S. Grayson St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5681 Donna Shumate, Attorney At Law 83 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8922 Edmund I. Adams, Attorney and Law 58 S. Grayson St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5519 Heather R. Klein, Attorney at Law 451 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7799 See our ad on page 60.

Audio Production: DSC Associates 94 High Ridge Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7901

Business Services: Ablest Staffing 947 N. Bridge St. Elkin, NC 28621 336-526-3552 Better Business Bureau of Northwest, NC 500 W. 5th St. Suite 202 Winston Salem, NC 27101-2728 800-777-3726 www.nwnc.bbb.org Better Publishing, Inc. 4292 Hwy 197 N Green Mountain NC 28740 828-688-1800 www.TheGuideCD.com

Neaves and Gillespie, PA 45 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7608

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

Vannoy & Reeves, PLLC 112 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8740

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

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Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax Services, Advertising and Marketing, Attorneys, Audio Production, Automotive Parts and Service, Business Services, Child Care, Cleaning Services, Computer Service, Financial Services, Funeral Homes, Garbage Pickup, Graphic Design, Hair Care, Insurance, Landscaping, Newspapers, Pest Control, Pet Care, Photography, Printing, Security Services, Tanning, Upholstery, Utilities, Well Drilling, Web Development

Child Care:

Funeral Homes:

YMCA Camp Cheerio 1430 Camp Cheerio Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-363-2604

Grandview Memorial Funeral Home 789 Grandview Dr. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5621

Cleaning Services:

Garbage Pickup:

Stewarts' Rental Cleaning Service 124 Old Greene Rd. Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-3535

Computer Service: Blue Ridge Business Development Center 115 Atwood Street Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1525 www.BlueRidgeBDC.org Tim the Tech-Man 431 Little River Dr. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4466 www.TechmanComputers.com

Financial Services: AF Bank 381 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7990 www.afgrp.com See our ad on page 58.

AF Financial Group 381 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7990 www.afgrp.com See our ad on page 58.

AF Insurance Services 381 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7992 www.afgrp.com See our ad on page 58.

BB&T Bank 173 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4326 www.BBandT.com See our ad on page 62.

Carolina Farm Credit 282 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8587 www.CarolinaFarmCredit.com See our ad on page 62.

First Charter National Bank 406 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5631 www.FirstCharter.com First Citizens Bank & Trust 621 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5651 www.FirstCitizens.com

Alleghany Garbage Service 196 Atwood St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4413

Graphic Design: Blue Ridge Graphics See our ad on page 64.

709 Ballard's Private Dr. Blountsville TN 37617 423-323-4303 www.blueridgegraphics.com Goosedown Graphics, Inc. 2125 Eastchester Dr. #105 High Point, NC 27265 336-883-0234 www.GooseDown.com Imaging Specialists See our ad on page 62.

115 Atwood St., Suite 400 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-3002 www.ImagingSpecialists.net Main Street Grafix 101 E. Main St. Independence VA 24348 276-773-2307 www.MainStreetGrafix.com

Hair Care: Hair Gallery 21 1284 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6464

Insurance: Aflac 1233 Village Dr. Yadkinville, NC 27055 336-793-5070 Brady Insurance Agency 484 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8717 Brooke Business Insurance 13306 US Hwy 221 S Fleetwood, NC 28626 336-877-2614 CSForester Benefits Group 201 Tenth St. North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 336-838-1670 Edwards, Crouse & Hodge Insurance 453 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8858

Landscaping:

First Community Bank 57 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2265 www.FCBresource.com

Scott’s Nursery & Landscaping 565 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1626 See our ad on page 44.

Grayson National Bank 98 S. Grayson St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2811

Sun Mountain Services 91 Sadys Walk Way Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-657-8106

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Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax Services, Advertising and Marketing, Attorneys, Audio Production, Automotive Parts and Service, Business Services, Child Care, Cleaning Services, Computer Service, Financial Services, Funeral Homes, Garbage Pickup, Graphic Design, Hair Care, Insurance, Landscaping, Newspapers, Pest Control, Pet Care, Photography, Printing, Security Services, Tanning, Upholstery, Utilities, Well Drilling, Web Development

Newspapers:

Tanning:

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

Studio Roxie 381 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6544 www.StudioRoxie.com See our ad on page 6.

The Declaration Gwynn Shopping Center Independence VA 24348 276-773-2222

Pest Control: Quality Control 316 C St. North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 336-667-9607

Pet Care: Hunters Ridge Boarding Kennels 520 New Haven Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2700 www.HuntersRidgeKennel.net See our ad on page 60.

Photography: Presnell's Printing & Photography 1397 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5989 www.Sparta-NC.com/Presnells See our ad on page 52.

Studio Roxie 381 South Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6544 www.StudioRoxie.com See our ad on page 6.

Printing: Creative Printers 4 North 6th Ave. West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-246-7746 www.cprinters.com Interstate Graphics, Inc. PO Box 330 Johnson City TN 37602 423-282-1511 www.igi4color.com See our ad on page 64.

Minor's Printing 643-N Greenway Rd. Boone, NC 28607 828-264-6366 www.MinorsPrinting.com Presnell's Printing & Photography 1397 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5989 www.Sparta-NC.com/Presnells See our ad on page 52.

Security Services: Residence Watch Service Co., Inc. P.O. Box 461 Elkin, NC 28621 336-657-6586 www.ResidenceWatchInc.com

Upholstery: Sparta Upholstery 37 E. Doughton St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2733 www.SpartaUpholstery.com

Utilities: Alleghany Cablevision, Inc 15 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5801 See our ad on page 58.

Blue Ridge Electric Membership Co. 1889 US Hwy. 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4646 See our ad on page 60.

Carolina West Wireless 199 Grayson St. Sparta, NC 28675 800-235-5007 www.CarolinaWest.com See our ad on page 58.

Skyline Telephone Membership Corp.

199 Grayson St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1350 www.Skyline.org See our ad on page 64.

Well Drilling: Sharp's Well Drilling Company, Inc 1237 Bullhead Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8644 See our ad on page 52.

Web Development: Blue Ridge Graphics 709 Ballard's Private Dr. Blountsville TN 37617 423-323-4303 www.BlueRidgeGraphics.com See our ad on page 64.

Goosedown Graphics, Inc. 2125 Eastchester Dr. #105 High Point, NC 27265 336-883-0234 www.GooseDown.com Imaging Specialists 115 Atwood St., Suite 400 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-3002 www.ImagingSpecialists.net See our ad on page 62.

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