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Traffic stops yield drug arrests

Kevin Hensley
Friday, October 15, 2021
Graham County sheriff’s deputies have made a pair of recent drug arrests, thanks to routine patrol work. Around 9:15 p.m. Sept. 25, officers spotted a car driving on Rodney Orr Bypass that was not displaying a license plate.

Fall Foliage contest open

News Staff
Friday, October 15, 2021
Tallulah – The leaves, they are a’changin’. As breathtaking views of nature’s latest transition from warmer to colder weather surrounds Graham County, we know you have had an urge to snap a photo during your travels. And we want to see it.

Auditor concerned about DOT finances

Charlie Benton
Friday, October 15, 2021
Despite the N.C. Department of Transportation not exceeding its spending plan for the first half of fiscal year 2021, the N.C. Office of the State Auditor has still expressed some concerns.

Injured woman rescued on Skyway

Charlie Benton
Friday, October 15, 2021
Cherohala – A pleasant afternoon hike Saturday to Graham County’s highest mountain, Big Huckleberry – elevation 5,460 feet – turned into a rescue mission. The Graham County 911 center received a call around 3:30 p.m. that a woman had fallen near Oak Knob and was injured.

Ongoing projects discussed

Charlie Benton
Friday, October 15, 2021
Robbinsville – Some ongoing Graham County projects have moved forward in recent weeks.  Graham County Manager Jason Marino Gave updates on various projects at the Graham County Board of Commissioners continued meeting, held Monday, Oct. 4.
Robbinsville Middle School’s Pacey Bradshaw proudly shows her Holstein steer, Diesel, at the N.C. Mountain State Fair in September. The pair took home the first place award in showmanship.

Robbinsville Middle School’s Pacey Bradshaw proudly shows her Holstein steer, Diesel, at the N.C. Mountain State Fair in September. The pair took home the first place award in showmanship.

Grabbing success by the horns

Charlie Benton
Friday, October 15, 2021
Fletcher – In her first year competing, a Robbinsville Middle School student won big at the N.C. Mountain State Fair, held in Fletcher last month.  Pacey Bradshaw, 14, received first place in showmanship in the dairy steer competition at the fair.

New DSS director takes helm

Charlie Benton
Friday, October 15, 2021
The Graham County Department of Social Services Board met Tuesday night, marking Graham County DSS Director Amy Seay’s first meeting in her new role.  Seay was hired in September, following the resignation of former Graham County Department of Social Services Director Cris Weatherford.

New county EMS director hired

Charlie Benton
Friday, October 15, 2021
At long last, Graham County EMS will officially welcome a new director. Following the resignation of longtime EMS Director Larry Hembree on Sept. 30, County Clerk Kim Crisp approved the hire of Phillip Boyle as the county’s new EMS director. Boyle is scheduled to begin his new job on Monday.
The Erlanger Western Carolina school-based clinic held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Robbinsville Elementary School – where the facility is located – Tuesday morning. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

The Erlanger Western Carolina school-based clinic held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Robbinsville Elementary School – where the facility is located – Tuesday morning. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Graham County Schools welcomes Erlanger clinic

Charlie Benton
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Robbinsville – Graham County schools students and staff needing several healthcare services now have the option of receiving it on school property.  On Tuesday morning, the ribbon was officially cut on the Erlanger Western Carolina school-based clinic, located at Robbinsville Elementary School.