This Week in Local History: Dec. 7, 2023

10 years ago * The third trip to Raleigh for economic development director Andy Cable – in hopes of securing $500K for the planned Stanley Young America Recreation Park – was unsuccessful.

This Week in Local History: Nov. 30, 2023

  10 years ago * A ribbon-cutting ceremony welcomed the new Graham County Transit Building. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was responsible for the funding of $745,000 for Graham’s new facility.

This Week in Local History: Nov. 23, 2023

10 years ago * Ella Bird, Snowbird tribal elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, was honored with the title of “Beloved Woman,” which is a title awarded to those who live an exemplary life and gives back to the community by preserving the Cherokee Heritage.

This Week in Local History: Nov. 9, 2023

10 years ago * The 103rd anniversary of the Junaluska Wreath Laying Ceremony was held at the Junaluska Museum. Known as a warrior and Cherokee leader, Junaluska walked back to his beloved mountains after being removed from the Trail of Tears.

This Week in Local History: Nov. 9, 2023

10 years ago * About ⅓ of Robbinsville’s registered voters turned out to the polls and re-elected the town’s three incumbent aldermen. They also cleared the way for an unopposed mayoral elected candidate, Steve Hooper. “It will be a pleasure working with the board that’s been there,” Hooper said.

This Week in Local History: Nov. 2, 2023

10 years ago * Robbinsville cut the ribbon on the town’s $7.4 million wastewater treatment plant, which is expected to serve residential and commercial development in the town and county for years to come. The plant had a capacity to treat 630,000 gallons a day, but was expandable to 850,000 a day.

This Week in Local History: Oct. 26, 2023

10 years ago * Robbinsville High School ranked first in the state for graduation rates and second for use of corporal punishment, although a child advocacy group claims “the punishment hinders academic performance.” School officials used the paddle 31 times last year – second in the state.

This Week in Local History: Oct. 12, 2023

10 years ago * Two brothers were killed when a car careened around a curve on U.S. 129, north of Robbinsville. Augustine Nwaeayi of Atlanta lost control of his 2004 Honda and slid into oncoming traffic in the southbound lane.

This Week in Local History: Oct. 5, 2023

10 years ago * Robbinsville’s homecoming court consisted of 11 senior girls, and mascots from first, second and third grades. The school wanted to allow more seniors to participate, which spared parents of underclassmen the expense of another formal. * U.S. Air Force SSgt.

This Week in Local History: Sept. 28, 2023

10 years ago * AAA once again named Graham County as the most dangerous county in the state for motorcycle accidents, topping the list for most collisions, injuries and fatal crashes of motorcycles in the past three years.