The Graham Star, Robbinsville, North Carolina

Veterans stand in front of the massive flag that was raised for the first time Memorial Day off Old Tallulah Road. All names are listed from left in each row. Front row: Amanda Gyongyos, Rudy Leopold, Barry Watkins and Billy Cable. Second row: Travis Brooks, Caleb Stiles, Joseph Vasquez, Hubert Merchant and Buddy Adams. Standing in back is Harold Phillips. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Freedom flies

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Sweetgum – The rainy weather that has loomed over the region gave away long enough for a proper spotlight to be cast.Veterans, family and friends gathered atop a mountain off Old Tallulah Road, where a 60-foot pole was adorned with a 12' x 18' flag.

Local

Freedom flies

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Sweetgum – The rainy weather that has loomed over the region gave away long enough for a proper...

Both the Bear Creek (pictured) and Snowbird sanitation centers will close July 1. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Two sanitation sites closing July 1

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, May 28, 2026

After engaging with the public during a May 8 hearing, Graham County has announced new operational...

Attendees at Saturday's Stecoah 100th Anniversary Celebration gather to re-create the Dedication Day photo that was captured when the former school opened a century ago. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Stecoah celebrates 100-year anniversary

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Stecoah – Nostalgia filled the air both inside and outdoors Saturday, as friends, family and former...

Regional

The Greener Side Dispensary was 1-of-3 local businesses raided as part of "Operation Dirty Laundry: Phase 1" on Nov. 22. All charges related to the case were dismissed last month. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

'Operation Dirty Laundry' charges dropped

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Robbinsville – The efforts of an 11-month, undercover investigation involving multiple agencies...

Low-income families in Graham County can now register for low-cost spay and neuter options at Logan's Run Rescue in Murphy.

County joins low-cost spay, neuter program

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Murphy – A new option to help control the local dog and cat population has just been made available...

Brad Hoxit

Hoxit files appeal

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Robbinsville – Exactly two weeks after a judge's order removed Brad Hoxit from office, the former...

Sports

The Robbinsville Lady Knights gather around the 2026 1A Western Regional championship plaque, minutes after clinching the program's first-ever state-title appearance. Photo courtesy of Sasha Watty/Contributing Photographer

No more delaying the inevitable

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Summerfield – For years, Robbinsville softball has been the standard-bearer for consistency and...

Suri Watty celebrates after reaching second base in Robbinsville's second-round playoff rout of River Mill Academy on May 8. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star