2022: The Year in Review

Citing costly repairs, Cable Cove Campground was shuttered in February and has yet to re-open. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

“American Idol,” Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks performed at Robbinsville High School on May 7, as part of a fundraiser for the district’s band program. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

As a sophomore, Zoie Shuler won three 1A state championships for Robbinsville: two in the long jump (divided evenly between indoor and outdoor track), as well as one in the triple jump. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The Jacob Cornsilk Community Center opened in the Snowbird portion of Graham County on June 3. At a cost north of $19 million, the 48,000 square-foot complex houses Snowbird’s health clinic, library and recreational department. Daniel Rattler (second from left) was present for the ribbon cutting, but passed away in November. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Local representatives, dignitaries and elected leaders gather in front of the Graham County Courthouse on Aug. 20 for a commemorative photo during the second weekend of the county’s 150th anniversary celebration. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Graham County Sheriff candidate Russell Moody addresses the audience at The Graham Star’s general election forum Oct. 15. Moody ran on the Republican ticket – after beating out incumbent, mid-term replacement Jerry Crisp in a runoff – but lost to Brad Hoxit (seated), who made history as the first Unaffiliated candidate to hold the office of sheriff in county history. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Willow (left) and Lisa Trantham gather underneath a photo The Graham Star proudly has on display. Gentry Trantham – brother to Willow, son of Lisa and Scott – is on the far left of the photo. Gentry passed away Nov. 3. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com