Checkpoints in place

Stay at Home order issued by governor

  • Those wishing to travel into Graham County via U.S. 129 North in Topton on Sunday were greeted by Graham County sheriff’s Deputy Jim Hyde (left) and Graham County Land’s Quinn Carver, both of whom were manning one of four county checkpoints that hope to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com
    Those wishing to travel into Graham County via U.S. 129 North in Topton on Sunday were greeted by Graham County sheriff’s Deputy Jim Hyde (left) and Graham County Land’s Quinn Carver, both of whom were manning one of four county checkpoints that hope to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com
  • Under the watchful eye of Graham County Deputy Dennis Crisp (right), a pair of Graham County Land Employees install a concrete barrier on U.S. 129 – near Cheoah Dam – on Friday. The barricade – along with another on the Cherohala Skyway – were removed Sunday and replaced with manned checkpoints.
    Under the watchful eye of Graham County Deputy Dennis Crisp (right), a pair of Graham County Land Employees install a concrete barrier on U.S. 129 – near Cheoah Dam – on Friday. The barricade – along with another on the Cherohala Skyway – were removed Sunday and replaced with manned checkpoints.
The spread of mandates at both the local and state levels continue to seemingly evolve at a more rapid pace than the coronavirus itself. But the newest protocols in place – including a statewide…

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