Local

Adams returns to meeting

Kevin Hensley
Friday, June 11, 2021
Robbinsville – For the first time since March 4, 2020, Alderman Shaun Adams attended a meeting. Adams was in-person at the June 2 meeting, marking the end of a nearly 16-month sabbatical. During that time, Adams was absent for 18 board meetings and two budget sessions.

Town unanimously approves Robbinsville budget

Charlie Benton
Friday, June 11, 2021
Robbinsville – One local Board of Aldermen unanimously approved its 2021-22 budget last week. The budget was approved after a public hearing during the Town of Robbinsville’s regular meeting June 2, after first being presented in draft form on May 19.
Kevin Seagle leads those gathered at Saturday’s Community Outreach Cookout in prayer. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Kevin Seagle leads those gathered at Saturday’s Community Outreach Cookout in prayer. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Helping hands

Charlie Benton
Friday, June 11, 2021
Robbinsville – A Graham County group hoping to do its part to curtail the area’s growing drug problem held an community-wide cookout on Saturday.

Time to step up to the podium

Charlie Benton
Thursday, June 3, 2021
The beat will go on, with the arrival of a new band and choir director for the 2021-22 school year. Amber Watkins will serve as Graham County Schools’ new music educator, following the departure of Michele Filip after one year in the role.
Matthew Tooni performs during a Cherokee flute demonstration at Saturday’s 35th Annual Fading Voices Demonstration Day in Snowbird. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Matthew Tooni performs during a Cherokee flute demonstration at Saturday’s 35th Annual Fading Voices Demonstration Day in Snowbird. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Window to the past

Charlie Benton
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Snowbird – The community had an opportunity to learn more about Graham County’s first inhabitants Saturday at the 35th Annual Fading Voices Demonstration Day.  The event was held at the Little Snowbird Baptist Church and featured traditional Cherokee crafts, food, games and music.

Fire, rescue squads have busy weekend

Marshall McClung
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Last weekend proved to be a busy time for local fire and rescue personnel. Graham County Rescue Squad members responded to the Appalachian Trail in Graham County on Saturday, to help locate a hiker around 1:15 p.m. Saturday.
Robbinsville High School graduates begin celebrating their achievement at the end of Sunday’s commencement. For more photos from the evening, see page 3. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville High School graduates begin celebrating their achievement at the end of Sunday’s commencement. For more photos from the evening, see page 3. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Starting a new chapter

Charlie Benton
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Robbinsville – The Robbinsville High School Class of 2021 celebrated its commencement on Sunday, inside Big Oaks Stadium.  The Class of 2021 included 88 graduates and was led by Valedictorian Dalson Jordan and Salutatorian Kolby Brooks.
Jason Duke (left) takes the oath of office from Town of Fontana Dam Administrator Zelerie Rogers at the May 19 council meeting. With the addition of Duke, the town council is back at its full, five-member complement. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Jason Duke (left) takes the oath of office from Town of Fontana Dam Administrator Zelerie Rogers at the May 19 council meeting. With the addition of Duke, the town council is back at its full, five-member complement. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Fontana council fills vacancy

Charlie Benton
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Fontana Dam – One county township is once again operating with a complete board.  The Town of Fontana Dam Council is back at full strength, following the swearing-in of Jason Duke at its May 19 regular meeting.