U.S. House of Representatives District 11 Republican candidate Madison Cawthorn and Meredith Maxwell discuss an important topic at Friday’s meet-and-greet outside the Graham County Sheriff’s Office. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

‘My talking points are not just talking points’

Robbinsville – Madison Cawthorn’s mission statement is simple. “I will not forget my constituents,” Cawthorn said to a crowd of about 40 voters gathered outside the Graham County Sheriff’s Office on Friday.  Early voting begins today for the U.S.…

Thursday, June 4, 2020

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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

Lavinia M. DeHart

Lavinia M. DeHart, 88 of Almond, N.C., passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020. 

A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of the late McKinley and Icie Greene.

Fannie Hyde

Fannie Hyde, age 86 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at her residence.

Jeannette Sue Teesateskie

Jeannette Sue Rattler Teesateskie, 89, of the Snowbird Community went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 23, 2020. 

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