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Heavy rainfall was cited by Brookfield Renewable for recent erosion issues along the shores of Lake Santeetlah. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Heavy rainfall was cited by Brookfield Renewable for recent erosion issues along the shores of Lake Santeetlah. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Brookfield: Weather to blame for silt entering Lake Santeetlah

Charlie Benton
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Lake Santeetlah – After a large amount of silt entered Lake Santeetlah last week, Brookfield Renewable said that it was due to heavy rainfall.

County manager resigning

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Robbinsville – After four years on the job, Becky Garland is transitioning out of her role as Graham County’s manager. Garland informed the board of commissioners of her exit during closed session Jan.
Jeb Shuler, Drey Keener, Nathan Collins and Eddie Brooms (from left) could not contain their excitement after Robbinsville bested Murphy in a 62-60 overtime thriller Tuesday night. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Jeb Shuler, Drey Keener, Nathan Collins and Eddie Brooms (from left) could not contain their excitement after Robbinsville bested Murphy in a 62-60 overtime thriller Tuesday night. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Roll with the changes

Kevin Hensley
Friday, January 29, 2021
Robbinsville – It’s official: the Smoky Mountain Conference has been put on notice. The Robbinsville Black Knights have grown weary of cellar-dwelling in the division and are changing the narrative.
This graphic shows the process of the COVID-19 vaccine.

This graphic shows the process of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Local health department working hard to vaccinate

News Staff
Friday, January 29, 2021
Tallulah – The Graham County Department of Public Health is dedicated to ensuring that all citizens receive a COVID-19 vaccination.  The following information includes information released by the N.C.

Commissioners approve new middle school financing

Charlie Benton
Friday, January 29, 2021
Robbinsville – An ongoing project project took a big step forward last week, when the Graham County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved new financing to build the new middle school wing. During its Jan. 18 meeting, the board unanimously approved paying an additional $103,670.

“Through the darkness, there is light”

Kevin Hensley
Friday, January 29, 2021
Robbinsville – We are collectively living through a part of history that has unfortunately robbed students of many normal school activities. Yearly traditions – such as prom and pep rallies – have fell to the wayside, victims of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.