Illegal dumping has become a growing concern in Alleghany County—and now, the Sheriff’s Office says enough is enough.

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has left 17,000 tons of rotting trash on its streets, raising public health concerns. “The worst thing I’ve seen is rats all over the place now. Food obviously, there’s food left there ...