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The first of numerous sets of correctional officers began their three-month training Friday at the River North Correctional Facility in Grayson County.

Ben Wright, warden of the soon-to-be opened prison, updated the Grayson County Board of Supervisors on the progress of the prison as he begins building his staff of nearly 350 to man the facility.

SPARTA, N.C. - Alleghany Memorial Hospital Trustees recently honored H.V. Lindsey of Independence for 20 years of service on the hospital board of trustees and his wife, Jean, for all her support.

Last Thursday evening, the Town of Independence held a reception at the Independence Volunteer Fire Dept. to welcome River North Correctional Center Warden Ben Wright and Assistant Warden Bernard Booker to the area. 

Grayson County supervisors approved three zoning changes earlier this month that should all lead to further economic development within the county.

Each zoning change required a public hearing, with the first application coming from Land Plus RV Resorts in the Oldtown District for a revision to a Special Use Permit granted in 2004.