Architect to inspect Old Mother Church

Fort Hill – The project to renovate the Old Mother Church took a step forward, with a visit from representatives from Partners for Sacred Places.  On Aug.

Senator assists in facilitating test site

A regional medical center is receiving some help in its hour of need, thanks to an area politician.  State Sen. Kevin Corbin, R-Macon, has been able to facilitate a testing tent and extra staff for Erlanger Western Carolina in Murphy.

Local man charged with kidnapping, rape

Santeetlah – A strange set of events on Aug. 12 led to a Robbinsville man being arrested and charged with five felonies.

County EMS director resigns

Graham County will soon be without an EMS director, as the Delta Variant continues to take its toll.  County Manager Jason Marino and County Clerk Kim Crisp confirmed that Graham County EMS Director Larry Hembree had tendered his resignation letter last week, and will step down Sept. 30.

“American Idol” winner coming to Graham County

Robbinsville – It was announced last week that an “American Idol” winner will be performing locally next year.  Taylor Hicks won Season 5 of the vastly-popular talent show, launching his career as a famous musician.

Wiring being explored as cause of fire

Stecoah – Investigators are still trying to narrow down the culprit behind a fire that destroyed a long-time staple of the community. Around 9:30 p.m. Aug. 2, crews from seven different fire departments – in two counties – were dispatched to the Stecoah Diner on U.S. 28 North.