This Week in Local History: Oct. 21, 2021

10 years ago * The Stecoah Valley Center held its 14th Annual Harvest Festival. An estimated 2,000 visitors attended the event. “Everyone in the community came together for our most successful festival ever”, said Beth Fields, Stecoah Valley Center Executive Director.

This Week in Local History: Oct. 14, 2021

10 years ago * The Graham Star won Community Newspapers Inc.’s President’s Award for 2010, competing against 24 other daily and weekly newspapers for the best exemplifying the company’s mission statement with journalistic excellence. In addition, the Star won Community Newspaper Inc.

This Week in Local History: Oct. 7, 2021

10 years ago * Although Kevin White had taught for 15 years, and was Teacher of the Year for Robbinsville High School, education wasn’t his first career choice.

This Week in Local History: Sept. 30, 2021

10 years ago * An incomplete 911 call resulted in a Panther Creek drug bust. When officer Brian Garland responded to the case, he entered through a half-opened back door, after getting no response from the front. He found a bedroom that was filled with bright light and a strong odor of marijuana.

This Week in Local History: Sept. 23, 2021

10 years ago * A bear was spotted in downtown Robbinsville near the old VFW post, dining on a couple of sacks of garbage. The year’s bountiful, low-elevation acorn crop – and a poor berry crop on high ridges – sent the creatures into town.

This Week in Local History: Sept. 16, 2021

10 years ago * Approximately 30 people joined pastor Daniel Stewart in prayer as one of America’s darkest days was remembered. A special ceremony was held in remembrance of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. “I am thankful for our men and women who defend it for us.

This Week in Local History: Sept. 9, 2021

10 years ago * Investigation into illegal distribution of controlled substances led the Cherokee County Sheriff’s office to seize substantial amounts of marijuana, prescription controlled substances, firearms, drug paraphernalia, and large sums of cash from the Topton Store at the Graham County...

This Week in Local History: Sept. 2, 2021

10 years ago * Jimmy Bales, an 86-year-old World War ll veteran, enjoyed visiting family and friends during his visit back to Graham County. He met with World War ll veterans Arvil Webster, Wayne Carringer, and John and Lavon Siler.

This Week in Local History: Aug. 26, 2021

10 years ago * The Fourth Annual Matt Stillwell Shinefest was held at Fontana Village, featuring western North Carolina’s favorite country star Matt Stillwell.

This Week in Local History: Aug. 19, 2021

10 years ago * Graham County’s moonshine legend Jim Tom Hedrick made plans to “lawyer up” to stop people from using his name for profit. “I’m tired of people making money off my name,” Hedrick said. “It’s not that I want money, it’s just that they use my name to make money.