Michele Filip is ready to delve deep into the Robbinsville band program. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Forever country

Robbinsville – “One thing that I am is full of energy. I’m one of those people that believes the kids get their energy and excitement from you, so when they walk in the door and I’m exuding that, they will.” Spend five minutes with Michele Filip –…

Friday, August 7, 2020

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Susan Lyons, Deborah Cheney, Joyce Mitchell and Glenda Raulerson (from left) participated in the “Tree Skirts” contest, one of several fun-filled festivities the Red Hat Ladies enjoyed at Saturday’s “Christmas in July.” Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Christmas comes early

Matthew Miller
Friday, July 31, 2020

Tallulah – On Saturday, the Red Hat Ladies could be found once again at Moonshiners Steakhouse, this time for the annual, member-exclusive event: Christmas in July. 

Graham County Clerk of Court Tammy Holloway (left) swears in Jerry Crisp as the new Graham County Sheriff on Tuesday afternoon. Holding the Bible is Jerry’s aunt, Janet Crisp Lequire. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

New sheriff in town

Kevin Hensley
Friday, July 31, 2020

Robbinsville – Jerry Crisp was sworn in as Graham County’s new sheriff Tuesday afternoon, ending an almost month-long saga between Crisp and the county’s Board of Commissioners.

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Graham County Clerk of Court Tammy Holloway (left) swears in Jerry Crisp as the new Graham County Sheriff on Tuesday afternoon. Holding the Bible is Jerry’s aunt, Janet Crisp Lequire. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

New sheriff in town

Kevin Hensley
Friday, July 31, 2020

Robbinsville – Jerry Crisp was sworn in as Graham County’s new sheriff Tuesday afternoon, ending an almost month-long saga between Crisp and the county’s Board of Commissioners.

The Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center was packed for this concert in 2018, but the 2020 “An Appalachian Evening” concert series will be restricted to livestream-only. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

The show must go on

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Stecoah – A cloud of mystery still lingers over the annual “An Appalachian Evening” concert series, but one thing is certain: the 2020 installment will take place.

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Sports

Judy Nichols Memorial Field – home of the Robbinsville High School Lady Knights – was set to host a team that very well could have contended for a state championship this season. New seating was installed behind home plate and improvements were made field-wide in preparation for the year, but the cancelation of the remainder of the school year is going to leave seniors school-wide wondering, “What if?" Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Spring sports season cancelled

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 30, 2020

Following the statewide closure of K-12 public schools for the remainder of the 2019-20 year Friday, the N.C. High School Athletic Association quickly made a difficult decision.

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Obituaries

Emma "Oma" Wilson

Emma (Oma) Moore Wilson, 92 of Robbinsville, N.C., went to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 30, 2020.  

Pamela Pavelka

Pamela Ann Pavelka, 58 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020.  

Bridget Rene Wilson Eller

Bridget Rene Gibson Eller, 63 of Robbinsville, N.C., died July 29, 2020.  

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