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Graham Star staff photographer Art Miller with his first camera, given to him by his parents in 1960. Miller will step down as the Star’s staff photographer at the end of the year. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Graham Star staff photographer Art Miller with his first camera, given to him by his parents in 1960. Miller will step down as the Star’s staff photographer at the end of the year. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

A picture’s worth a thousand words

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 23, 2021
With his big Nikon camera and crisp Midwestern accent, Art Miller has long been a fixture at events in Graham County, shooting photographs for The Graham Star.

Gross named Santeetlah mayor; entrance shelved

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Lake Santeetlah – In its first meeting, the new Town of Lake Santeetlah council has changed many matters of town policy and leadership. New councilmember Connie Gross will serve as the town’s new mayor, after a 3-2 vote at the council’s meeting.

Home destroyed by fire

Marshall McClung
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Tapoco – The home of the Christopher and Jennifer Tock family was completely destroyed by fire on Oliver Orr Road in the Cochran’s Creek area Dec. 7. The fire – which started around 3 p.m. – was thought to have been due to an electrical issue.
Ingles in Robbinsville has already began the process of clearing out its card section, which will be replaced with beer and wine in 2022. Photo by Randy Foster/The Graham Star

Ingles in Robbinsville has already began the process of clearing out its card section, which will be replaced with beer and wine in 2022. Photo by Randy Foster/The Graham Star

Permit fees set for alcohol sales

Koda Moody
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Robbinsville – If local businesses wish to hold a special event with alcohol included, they must pay the Town of Robbinsville $50 for a permit. At the municipality’s board of aldermen meeting Dec. 8, it was noted that Andrews’ price was $25 and Cherokee’s price was $75 for the same permit.

Commissioners hear merit pay proposals

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Robbinsville – Merit pay for Graham County Sheriff’s deputies, correctional officers and other frontline personnel was on the agenda at a special meeting of the Graham County Board of Commissioners Friday morning.
The Black Knight Band is finishing its first marching season under the leadership of alumna Amber Watkins. Photo courtesy of Maria Shook Photography

The Black Knight Band is finishing its first marching season under the leadership of alumna Amber Watkins. Photo courtesy of Maria Shook Photography

The beat goes on

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Robbinsville – As its first marching season under a new director draws to a close, the Black Knight band has experienced several milestones. The band ended its semester playing a holiday music program Tuesday night, after marching in the Gatlinburg, Tenn. Christmas parade earlier in the month.
Rumors about the demise of Smoky Mountain Urgent Care’s Robbinsville office began spreading on Facebook on Saturday, but county officials have denied the claims. Photo by Koda Moody/The Graham Star

Rumors about the demise of Smoky Mountain Urgent Care’s Robbinsville office began spreading on Facebook on Saturday, but county officials have denied the claims. Photo by Koda Moody/The Graham Star

Urgent Care not going anywhere

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Robbinsville – Despite rumors and some questions to the contrary, Graham County has stated that Smoky Mountain Urgent Care will remain in operation.

Tickets on-sale soon for Hicks concert

Koda Moody
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Robbinsville – The Robbinsville Tourism Authority discussed the upcoming Taylor Hicks concert in May at its Nov. 30 meeting. Tickets will be available online soon. The intention – as of now – is to sell 800-1,000 online.