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Superintendent discusses adjunct instructor bill

Thursday, July 29, 2021

As a bill in the General Assembly allowing for adjunct instructors in public schools becomes law, Graham County Schools Superintendent Angie Knight said she saw some ways that the district could take advantage of the new rules. Gov. Roy Cooper signed Senate Bill 582 into law on June 21.

Cherokee language program could return

Charlie Benton

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Robbinsville – “Get ‘em young” is a mantra often used to describe instilling positive values into children at a young age. With that sentiment in mind, Graham County students might once again have access to learning the Cherokee language at Robbinsville Elementary School.

Fontana accepts board member’s resignation

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Fontana Dam – In light of recent legal troubles, a town council member has tendered his resignation. Jason Duke’s exit from the board was agreed upon at the town’s July 21 meeting, which came after Duke was arrested on June 11 following an alleged multi-hour incident through the town’s resort.

Robbinsville Elementary School art teacher Lynn Lynn, Robbinsville High School English teacher Brittany Tincher and Robbinsville Middle School science teacher Becky Brock (from left) were named the 2020-21 Graham County Schools’ Teachers of the Year. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Top of the class

Charlie Benton

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Robbinsville – Three Graham County Schools educators have been named the best of the 2020-21 school year. In June, Graham County Schools announced its three teachers of the year, as picked by their peers and district leadership.

Casey Adam Haney is taken into custody after being found guilty on two counts of indecent liberties with a child, and one count of statutory rape Friday, following a nearly two-week trial. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Haney guilty on all charges

Charlie Benton

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Robbinsville – An area man will spend up to three decades in prison, after being found guilty of sexually-related crimes.

For the first time in North Carolina history, a pair of siblings have won an individual state championship in both the same sport and the same calendar year. Robbinsville’s Aynsley and Kyle Fink reached the pinnacle in wrestling this season. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Wonder twin powers, activate

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Robbinsville – Leave it to “The ‘Ville” to be trendsetters yet again. For the first time in North Carolina history, a pair of siblings have won individual, high-school state titles in not only the same sport, but the same season.

Finance officer discusses American Rescue Plan

Charlie Benton

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Robbinsville – After receiving its first alottment from the American Rescue Plans earlier this year, Graham County is now taking steps to learn how the dollars can and cannot be used.

Cancer group holding silent auction

Koda Moody

Thursday, July 22, 2021

By Koda Moody The Graham Star Robbinsville – The Graham Cancer Support Group continues to serve the community, with nearly $30K distributed to those in need. Applications are still being accepted for those battling cancer, with patients eligible for $250 every 90 days.

GREAT holds first meeting since pandemic

Charlie Benton

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Robbinsville – A community group interested in leveraging local resources to make Graham County a better place met for the first time in a more than a year.

CNI announces new leadership

News Staff

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Athens, Ga. – After 32 years of guiding Community Newspapers Inc., co-owners Tom Wood and Dink NeSmith are turning over the corporate leadership to new co-chief executive officers.