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Grand Theft Auto, this was not

Charlie Benton
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Sweetwater – A Mount Holly man remains behind bars in Graham County, after leading Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Graham County law enforcement on a car chase in an allegedly-stolen vehicle on Jan. 28.

Man charged with assault

Charlie Benton
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Robbinsville – A local man was arrested Saturday, after an alleged assault incident involving a woman.  Court documents show that 28-year-old Michael Noah Moore allegedly shoved the victim to the ground and held her throat in a manner that restricted her ability to breathe.

Vaccines still on schedule

Charlie Benton
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Tallulah – Even as doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are diverted to large-scale vaccination clinics in North Carolina’s largest cities, Graham County Health Department Director Beth Booth said Graham County had not yet seen an impact.
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.