This Day in Star History: June 19, 2025

The Star's front page from 55 years ago: June 19, 1970. June 19, 1986 * Deven Raines became the first member to be confirmed at the newly-formed Grace Mountainside Episcopal/Lutheran Church. Raines was confirmed by bishop William Weinhauer.

This Day in Star History: June 12, 2025

The Star's front page from 45 years ago: June 12, 1980. June 12, 1997 * Members of the combined Graham/Swain health department pleaded for a new office. Space was so limited that one unnamed staff member said that babies were being weighed on table tops.

This Day in Star Sports History: June 5, 2025

From the June 5, 1970 Star: Robbinsville's Allen Lakey signed to play college basketball at the Winston-Salem Business School. June 5, 1986 * The fourth annual Smoky Mountain Future Stars Basketball Camp was set to be held at Robbinsville High School.

This Day in Star History: June 5, 2025

The Star's front page from 55 years ago: June 5, 1970. June 5, 1986 * Tapoco, Inc., employees joined ALCOA Aluminum workers by going on strike. Tapoco, Inc., employees were members of the Local 309 United Steelworkers Union.

This Day in Star History: May 29, 2025

The Star's front page from 55 years ago: May 29, 1970. May 29, 1986 * Georgia resident Lucious Taylor Collins, 38, died after being shot during a domestic dispute at a Tallulah residence.

This Day in Star History: May 22, 2025

The Star's front page from 55 years ago: May 22, 1970. May 22, 1986 * Gregory D. Barker graduated from the U.S. Air Force's inventory management course at Lowry Air Force Base in Colorado. A 1985 graduate of Robbinsville High, Barker was the son of Fed and Wanda Barker.

This Day in Star History: May 15, 2025

The Star's front page from 55 years ago: May 15, 1970. May 15, 1986 * Stecoah School was part of a pilot project that was decades ahead of its time.

This Day in Star Sports History: May 8, 2025

May 8, 1980 * The Black Knights track & field team won the Smoky Mountain Conference title meet, tallying 92 points. Among the highlights were Ricky Stiles winning the long jump, 100-meter dash and hurdles; and Sam Crisp prevailing in both the shot put and discus throw.

This Day in Star History: May 8, 2025

The Star's front page from 55 years ago: May 8, 1970. May 8, 1986 * A.J. Peterson and Arthur Odom – both Republicans – were elected to the respective offices of sheriff and county commissioner during the primary.

This Day in Star History: May 1, 2025

The Star’s front page from 50 years ago: May 1, 1970. May 1, 1986 * A one-year anniversary celebration was held for the Graham County Public Library, which opened April 21, 1985. At the time, the librarian was Lorraine Briggs; she was assisted by Sue Phillips and Evelyn Grindstaff.