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Library card sign-ups underway

Koda Moody
Thursday, September 16, 2021
It was recently announced by Franklin Shook, president of the Nantahala Regional Libraries system, that September will hold multiple involvements for the surrounding libraries.  September is recognized by the American Library Association as “Library Card Sign-Up Month.
Longtime Robbinsville High School Secretary Tina Carver will serve as grand marshal of the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 1. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Longtime Robbinsville High School Secretary Tina Carver will serve as grand marshal of the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 1. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Longtime secretary to lead homecoming parade

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Robbinsville – When the Robbinsville High School homecoming parade rolls on Oct. 1, it will be led by one of the school’s true icons.  Longtime Robbinsville High School secretary Tina Carver will serve as the parade’s grand marshal.

Lost couple located

Marshall McClung
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Watia – Two hikers that became lost after a hike from the Nantahala Gorge area on Labor Day were located later that night.
Graham County Transit lead driver Terry Crawford, director Juanita Colvard, assistant director Tracy Jenkins and dispatcher/scheduler Donna Hill (from left) pose with the safety award the system received from the N.C. Public Transit Association. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Graham County Transit lead driver Terry Crawford, director Juanita Colvard, assistant director Tracy Jenkins and dispatcher/scheduler Donna Hill (from left) pose with the safety award the system received from the N.C. Public Transit Association. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

County transit receives statewide safety award

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Fort Hill – Graham County Transit riders can rest assured that they’re in good hands, with the agency being recognized for its attention to safety.  For the third year in recent history, Graham County Transit has received a safety award from the N.C.

Andrews woman in custody after alleged meth trafficking

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Snowbird – A Cherokee County resident remains behind bars in Graham County, after allegedly being caught with methamphetamine and marijuana. On Sunday, Graham County deputies conducted a license checking station in the area of Massey Branch and Tapoco roads.
Retired FBI agent and Graham County native Gary Holloway stands next to a plaque presented to him at his retirement from the agency. Holloway was one of several agents involved in the investigation of the United Airlines Flight 93 Crash site following the 9/11 attacks. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Retired FBI agent and Graham County native Gary Holloway stands next to a plaque presented to him at his retirement from the agency. Holloway was one of several agents involved in the investigation of the United Airlines Flight 93 Crash site following the 9/11 attacks. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

‘Like a footprint in the sand’

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 16, 2021
As the United States marks 20 years since 9/11, one Graham County man has an intimate connection to the country’s worst terrorist attack.  As a Federal Bureau of Investigation agent based in Knoxville, Tenn.

Santeetlah to hold public hearing on speed limits

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Lake Santeetlah – One local municipality is continuing to work toward standardized speed limits. At the advice of town attorney Brian Gulden, the Town of Lake Santeetlah Council voted to hold a public hearing on a 10 or 15 mile per hour speed limit on Oct. 26.  Gulden explained at the Sept.
A residence on East Buffalo was totally destroyed by fire on Sept. 7.

A residence on East Buffalo was totally destroyed by fire on Sept. 7.

Structure fire results in total loss

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Santeetlah – Graham County Volunteer firefighters from all stations were put to work on the morning of Sept. 7, when an East Buffalo Road home went up in flames. Despite the firefighters’ efforts against the blaze, the structure was a total loss.

Schools return to in-person instruction

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 16, 2021
A two-week, in-person break ended for Graham County students Monday.  The district returned to in-person instruction – with a full mask mandate enforced – after switching to remote learning Aug. 31. “It went very well,” Superintendent Angie Knight said.