Several county projects continue to move forward

Fort Hill – As of Oct. 14, work has begun on a crucial Graham County project.  In his report at the Graham County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, County Manager Jason Marino said Western Builders of Sylva had started work on securing the walls of the Robbinsville Elementary School Gym.

Body recovered in woods

Snowbird – The Graham County Rescue Squad, Graham County EMS, and the Graham County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of a man down in the woods around 4:40 p.m. Monday. The call stated that a man was down in the woods above Dick Branch Road. Responding units reached the man about 6:15 p.m.

Traffic stops yield drug arrests

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

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

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

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.

Aldermen revisit water late-fee policy

Robbinsville – The latest Robbinsville aldermen meeting saw some contention during a discussion of the town’s water billing policy.  During a portion of the Oct.

Ongoing projects discussed

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.