Post office working hard to deliver during holidays

Robbinsville – As pandemic-fueled strain on the U.S. Postal Service continues, many in the area and across the nation are reporting longer waits for packages shipped via USPS.

COVID-related staffing issue may force town’s hand

Fontana Dam –  A major want of one Graham County township just graduated into a need.

Graham County to enter negotiations on recreation building

Robbinsville – The Graham County Board of Commissioners and Project Manager Jason Marino plan to negotiate with a contractor, to further lower a bid for a metal building to be used by the Graham County Department of Recreation.

County slated to receive COVID vaccine

The light at the end of the pandemic tunnel may be nearing, as doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are scheduled to arrive.  Graham County Health Director Beth Booth said the county was slated to receive its first 100 doses of the newly-approved Moderna vaccine soon after Christmas.

Harassment, retaliation alleged in lawsuit

Three lawsuits filed with the Graham County Clerk of Court’s allege a long list of accusations against the Graham County Sheriff’s Office.

Rosman could leave Smoky Mountain Conference

Raleigh – It appears that the geographical oddity of the Smoky Mountain Conference could soon be moving. The N.C. High School Athletic Association released the first draft of its 2021-25 Conference Realignment Plan on Dec. 10.

Clash of the Champions

Robbinsville – Fresh off a four-set, comeback victory at Swain County on Dec. 4, the Lady Knights seemed to have all the momentum needed to prevail.

Director expresses concerns with performance measures

Robbinsville – At the Graham County Department of Social Services Board Meeting held Tuesday, Dec. 8, Director Cris Weatherford expressed some concerns about new state-level performance measures.

Santeetlah council weighs septic easement

Lake Santeetlah – Dec. 10’s Town of Lake Santeetlah council meeting featured a substantial amount of discussion on a septic tank easement.  Lake Santeetlah homeowner Tonya Bassett requested a variance for a septic tank installation.