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Kensley Phillips shows off her vertical prowess while rising for the kill Monday at Andrews. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Sweeps week

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 7, 2021

It’s crunch time for the Robbinsville Lady Knights.

Busy year for search and rescue

Marshall McClung

Thursday, January 7, 2021

As is often the case, 2020 was another busy year for Graham County Rescue Squad personnel. Missions began in May, when hikers often start venturing into the woods.

Robbinsville – Car and motorcycle shows are among the events being considered for 2021. At its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 29, the Robbinsville Tourism Authority discussed possible events for later in 2021, should COVID-19 case numbers drop as more people are vaccinated.

This was all that remained of a camper trailer destroyed in a fire on Gregory Hollow Road last week. No injuries were reported. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Blaze chars camper

Charlie Benton

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Cheoah – A camper trailer was destroyed and left a total loss following a fire on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. At approximately 1:45 p.m., Graham County volunteer firefighters were dispatched to a trailer fire in the 110 block of Gregory Hollow Road.

Workers assemble supplies during the final Graham Emergency Food Bank distribution on Dec. 30. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

‘I was hungered, and ye gave me meat’

Charlie Benton

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Tallulah – One of Graham County’s most influential charities is calling it quits after aiding countless individuals over the past decade-and-a-half. The Graham County Emergency Food Pantry held its last distribution day on Wednesday, Dec. 30, ending nearly 16 years of distribution.

Local man charged with robbery

Charlie Benton

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Yellow Creek – A Graham County man remains behind bars after allegedly punching a woman and stealing money from her. According to an arrest warrant, 46-year-old Michael Todd Williams allegedly punched the victim in the head and nose, before taking approximately $100 from her.

Yeika Jimenez launches for a hit past a pair of Rosman defenders during Tuesday’s road conference match. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights chasing wild card playoff seed

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Rosman – A chance for redemption awaited Robbinsville. But so much more was on the line.

One man, two days, two charges

Charlie Benton

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Tallulah – A Kingsport, Tenn. man remains behind bars in Graham County this week, after arrests occurring on consecutive days. On Monday Dec. 21, Graham County Sheriff’s Deputies and Detectives were dispatched to the Ledbetter Road area in reference to a possible stolen vehicle.

Chicago family rescued Christmas Day

Marshall McClung

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Big Santeetlah – The Graham County Rescue Squad and U.S. Forest Service teamed up for a Christmas Day rescue of a family stranded in the snow at Swan Cabin in the Wolf Laurel section of Graham County.

Local man dies after Cherokee County crash

Charlie Benton

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Murphy – A Robbinsville man has died from injuries sustained in a four-vehicle collision on Old Ranger Road in Murphy. The death of 56-year-old Robbinsville resident Kenneth Blevins was confirmed by the N.C. Highway Patrol. Blevins succumbed to injuries sustained in the Dec. 17 crash at 7:33 a.m.