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Downtown Robbinsville is in much need of an economic boost, as many businesses have closed down and several buildings are in a state of disarray. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Designation in the works

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, November 7, 2019

Robbinsville – Historic preservationist Sybil Argintar met with local officials and citizens Oct.

Have wood, will carve

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, November 7, 2019

Stecoah – Bill Prather of Ol’ Man Hickory has been working with wood since he was a boy. 

Trees surrounding Lake Santeetlah display some late-blooming fall colors. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Fall color comes late

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, November 7, 2019

As any resident of western North Carolina is aware, fall color has come late to the mountains this year. 

Alex Henry

Fontana welcomes new chef

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2019

Fontana Dam – Alex Henry recently joined the team at Fontana Village Resort as the Executive Chef/Food and Beverage Director.

Pair of big amendments struck down at meeting

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, November 7, 2019

Robbinsville – Tuesday’s meeting of the Graham County Board of Commissioners included a presentation by Rose Bauguess of the Southwestern Commission Council of Governments and Wand