This Week in Local History: Dec. 31, 2020

10 years ago * The biggest storm since the Blizzard of 1993, blanketed the county with 12 inches of snow in two days. What was fun for some residents was tough on law enforcement, emergency officials, utility workers and the Department of Transportation crews. Shane Edwards, chief of the N.C.

This Week in Local History: Dec. 24, 2020

10 years ago * Graham County filed a lawsuit against Swain County and the N.C. Department of Revenue, claiming the county was short changed by nearly $15 million for the taxable value of Fontana Dam over the past 62 years.

This Week in Local History: Dec. 17, 2020

10 years ago * The annual Christmas parade was held, in spite of the chilly afternoon. It was sponsored by the Town of Robbinsville, Graham County Travel and Tourism and the Graham County Heritage Festival Committee.

This Week in Local History: Nov. 26, 2020

10 years ago * One hundred and fifty hemlocks were blasted with explosives inside the Joyce Kilmer Forest. The trees had become a safety hazard to the approximately-35,000 visitors that come to the forest each year.

This Week in Local History: Nov. 19, 2020

10 years ago * An estimated 150 visitors gathered at Junaluska’s grave site to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Wreath Laying ceremony. The great-granddaughter of Chief Junaluska – 94-year-old Martha Taylor – was honored by the N.C. Honor Guard as they presented a flag.

This Week in Local History: Nov. 12, 2020

10 years ago * November was proclaimed American Indian Heritage month by N.C. Governor Beverly Perdue. Several events were planned by Graham County Schools Indian Education Director Marcia Hollifield. Chief Hicks was on-hand to provide the welcome.

This Week in Local History: Oct. 29, 2020

10 years ago * Graham County Board of Elections Director Susan Farley says 6,557 voters are eligible to vote in Tuesday’s general election. Farley said 785 voters have participated in one-step early voting and 122 mail-out absentees have been sent.