This Week in Local History: June 3, 2021

10 years ago * Memorial Day is a time to remember those who answered the call of duty and went to battle for freedom of the United States. The three Ammons brothers, Ernest, Hardie and Oliver – sons of the late sheriff, John A.

This Week in Local History: May 27, 2021

10 years ago * Memorial Day was formally recognized as a United States federal holiday, following the American Civil War, as a way to commemorate the United States soldiers that died serving in the war.

This Week in Local History: May 20, 2021

10 years ago * More than $1,400 was raised during the Eat-Out-for-Education fundraiser, which was held at various restaurants around Robbinsville.

This Week in Local History: May 13, 2021

10 years ago * State public transportation planners predicted that Graham County’s new 2,100-square-foot transit administration building would be completed within 18 months. The headquarters will be at the Fort Hill site, situated on top of the hill.

This Week in Local History: April 22, 2021

10 years ago * Natalie Nelms Elders, formerly of Robbinsville, had a lot to be thankful for during Easter weekend. She survived a life-threatening car wreck in 2003.

This Week in Local History: April 15, 2021

10 years ago * The Robbinsville High School junior class went to Washington, D.C. and New York City, for their annual excursion. For five days, they packed as much sightseeing adventure as possible into the trip. Some students enjoyed the monuments in Washington as the highlight of the trip.

This Week in Local History: April 8, 2021

10 years ago * Graham County had a record number of teaching scholars. Four high school seniors – Amanda Hooper, Summer Hedrick, Jean-Lue Rivera Miranda and Tyler Auffhammer – committed to three different colleges in North Carolina: Western Carolina University, Elon University and UNC-Chapel Hill.

This Week in Local History: April 1, 2021

10 years ago * The N.C. State Employees’ Credit Union held a ground-breaking ceremony in preparation of a new facility, under construction on Tallulah Road.

This Week in Local History: March 25, 2021

10 years ago * Graham County Commissioners approved a resolution, stating that said they were personally opposed to the sale of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs in their county. Graham was the only dry county in North Carolina and did not allow alcohol sales outside of resort areas.

This Week in Local History: March 18, 2021

10 years ago * Graham County School officials were bracing for cuts amounting to about a $1.5 million loss in state and federal funds. Superintendent Chip Carringer said, “We are facing the most financially difficult year that we’ve ever encountered.