Residents packed the Graham County Community Building for Tuesday's commissioner meeting, with many wishing to support and speak out against pertinent budget topics. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Residents packed the Graham County Community Building for Tuesday's commissioner meeting, with many wishing to support and speak out against pertinent budget topics. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Public speaks out before budget passes

Robbinsville – The much-discussed 2026-27 fiscal year budget for Graham County passed Tuesday evening, on a 3-2 vote. Commission chair Meggan Smith and commissioner Natasha Williams voted against the ordinance.
Cameras such as this one on Knight Street in Robbinsville have recently drawn public inquires, directed toward the Graham County Sheriff's Office.

Cameras such as this one on Knight Street in Robbinsville have recently drawn public inquires, directed toward the Graham County Sheriff's Office.

Attention 'Flocks' to cameras

Robbinsville – Though the first of the group appeared some three years ago, the public has just...
Residents packed the Graham County Community Building for Tuesday's commissioner meeting, with many wishing to support and speak out against pertinent budget topics. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Residents packed the Graham County Community Building for Tuesday's commissioner meeting, with many wishing to support and speak out against pertinent budget topics. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Public speaks out before budget passes

Robbinsville – The much-discussed 2026-27 fiscal year budget for Graham County passed Tuesday...
Travelers on U.S. 74 East have undoubtedly noticed this construction site in the Topton community, but the story behind the spot points to a legal mess that led to a Robbinsville man being arrested. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Travelers on U.S. 74 East have undoubtedly noticed this construction site in the Topton community, but the story behind the spot points to a legal mess that led to a Robbinsville man being arrested. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

When a dream becomes a nightmare

Topton – All David Pakalski wanted to do was build a home on what he calls his "dream property."
Travelers on U.S. 74 East have undoubtedly noticed this construction site in the Topton community, but the story behind the spot points to a legal mess that led to a Robbinsville man being arrested. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Travelers on U.S. 74 East have undoubtedly noticed this construction site in the Topton community, but the story behind the spot points to a legal mess that led to a Robbinsville man being arrested. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

When a dream becomes a nightmare

Topton – All David Pakalski wanted to do was build a home on what he calls his "dream property."
As a result of the annual MINIs on the Dragon event, over 1,000 pounds of food was donated to Robbinsville's Five Point Center.

As a result of the annual MINIs on the Dragon event, over 1,000 pounds of food was donated to Robbinsville's Five Point Center.

Small cars, big giving

Robbinsville – Each spring, the winding roads of Graham County come alive with the energy and...
Adorned with the Lady Knights' "Home Run Hat," Robbinsville senior Anna Williams celebrates after hitting a grand slam in the first inning of Friday's state-championship series opener. Williams finished the game with six RBIs. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Adorned with the Lady Knights' "Home Run Hat," Robbinsville senior Anna Williams celebrates after hitting a grand slam in the first inning of Friday's state-championship series opener. Williams finished the game with six RBIs. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights compete for softball state championship

Durham – The program of the decade has its state championship.
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

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

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

I was having dinner with some new friends when the story of Jesus told through the series "The...
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