Mayor fires back at board's claims
Kevin Hensley
* Editor's note: This story is a follow-up to last week's report, "Tensions boil over at town meeting."
Robbinsville – The remainder of Oct.
Monday, November 3, 2025
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A short time after this photo was taken, 10-year-old Tucker Bailey suffered a traumatic eye injury and was airlifted to an East Tennessee hospital for immediate surgery. His family provided an inspiring update Tuesday to The Graham Star.
10-year-old recovering after eye injury
Kevin Hensley
Snowbird – A 10-year-old reported being able to see Tuesday afternoon, after incurring an accidental eye injury outside his home.
Tucker Bailey was hunting alongside his father John on Monday, when he killed a 246-pound bear.
Friday, October 24, 2025
Former chief deputy announces sheriff candidacy
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – The former chief deputy of the Graham County Sheriff's Office is tossing his hat in the ring of the crowded 2026 sheriff's race.
Friday, October 24, 2025
Tensions boil over at town meeting
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Shaun Adams has made no bones about his opposition to what he perceives are procedural violations conducted by the Town of Robbinsville's Board of Aldermen and the municipality's front-office staff.
Friday, October 24, 2025
Popular local duo Julie Nelms and Sonny Reighard headlined Saturday’s Graham Cancer Support Group Music Variety Show. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
Music variety show raises $4K for cancer support
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Though the format was slightly altered, the Graham Cancer Support Group's annual musical fundraiser was still a hit.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Schools close after threat discovered
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Students across Graham County Schools' district received an unplanned remote-learning day earlier this week, after a threat was found written on a wall inside a restroom at Robbinsville High School.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Swain County Sheriff’s Office detectives believe this is the Jeep Cherokee used in the Sept. 6 shooting incident at the Paddle Inn Rafting Co. The owner of the vehicle was arrested Sept. 30. Photo courtesy of Swain County Sheriff's Office
Atlanta man arrested in Nantahala shooting
Kevin Hensley
Nantahala – Exactly 3 ½ weeks after a sign supporting President Donald Trump was torn down and a gun was fired in the direction of a business owner, authorities with the Swain County Sheriff's Office apprehended a suspect in the incident.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Five new members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians graduated from the Cherokee Language learners program Sept. 25. From left are She-li "Seli" Lewis; April "Svgta" Johnson; Jack "Uwetsi" Cooper; Desiree "Kiyug" Turpin; and Kyla "Kali" Millsaps. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star
Heritage preserved
Latresa Phillips
Snowbird resident Kyla "Kali" Millsaps was honored with the Speaker's Council Award at Sept. 25's Cherokee Language learners graduation exercise.
Snowbird – The Cherokee culture is steeped in traditions of language, spirituality, food, storytelling, crafts and other forms of art.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Search, fires make for busy days
Marshall McClung
An early-morning search and an afternoon brush fire kept personnel busy Sept. 22.
It all began around 4:30 a.m.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
With members of both the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and Department of Transportation in attendance, the nieces of Thomas B. Whatley – Gwen Kinard, Terry Peacock and Pamela Puglisi (center, from left) stand proudly behind a sign dedicating the bridge over the Cheoah River on Old U.S. 129 in Robbinsville in the fallen patrolman's memory. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
Bridge named in trooper's honor
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Almost 78 years after a member of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol was killed in the line of duty, he has received a localized memorial that will remind daily commuters of his sacrifice.
Thursday, September 25, 2025