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Two COVID deaths reported

Charlie Benton
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Graham County has marked yet another death from COVID-19.  A post on the Graham County Health Department ’s Facebook page confirmed the county’s 23rd loss from the virus on Sept. 23. The most recent prior COVID-19 death was reported on Sept. 17.
Patrol Officer Jessy Miller, Patrol Sgt. Graham Page and Patrol Officer Alexandria Parris stand with items seized after a Sept. 23 license check, which led to the arrest of Acworth, Ga. resident Michael Thomas Garcia. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Patrol Officer Jessy Miller, Patrol Sgt. Graham Page and Patrol Officer Alexandria Parris stand with items seized after a Sept. 23 license check, which led to the arrest of Acworth, Ga. resident Michael Thomas Garcia. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

One arrested in sizable drug bust

Charlie Benton
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
A Georgia man remains behind bars in Graham County after allegedly being caught trafficking drugs. At a license checking station on Sept.

Town aldermen approve part purchase for water plant

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Robbinsville – A component of one of Robbinsville’s water plants will be replaced, following approval from the board of aldermen.  The board approved the purchase of a new altimeter valve for the plant by a 2-0 vote at a brief, special-called meeting on Sept. 16.

Fontana Dam searching for new water plant operator

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Fontana Dam – A local municipality is again searching for a new utilities director and water treatment plant operator. Jason Duke was dismissed from the position Aug. 24, following a domestic incident that ended with the arrest of his wife earlier in August.

Alleged kidnappers, victim arrested

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Two men from out of state were arrested in Graham County after an alleged kidnapping, with their alleged victim also picking up a drug charge.  Warrants show that 34-year-old Mohammad Hassan Kheradmand of St. Petersburg, Fla. and 31-year-old Michael Bazarov of Washington, D.C.
Robbinsville High School senior Ainslee Munro proudly displays her diploma from the U.S. Army Military Police School, after completing two months of National Guard basic training on Aug. 19.

Robbinsville High School senior Ainslee Munro proudly displays her diploma from the U.S. Army Military Police School, after completing two months of National Guard basic training on Aug. 19.

‘We said good morning to the sun’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Most wait until they are either near or have just graduated from high school to begin basic training. Ainslee Munro decided to get a jumpstart. Now a senior, Munro embarked on two months of National Guard training over the summer. Having a U.S.

COVID claims two county residents

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Two more Graham County residents have succumbed to COVID-19. The Graham County Health Department recently announced the county’s latest deaths, bringing the total number to 22.

Seay tapped to lead Graham DSS

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Robbinsville – After nearly four months of vacancy, Graham County will soon have a new Department of Social Services director. County Manager Jason Marino confirmed that the Graham County Board of Commissioners had approved the hire of Amy Seay to lead the county’s department of social services.