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The Dragon Pit might have a new identity, but the location and menu remain familiar. Former T Dubbs owner Tracy Williams (left) sold the popular barbecue stand to Aaron Bradley in February. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The Dragon Pit might have a new identity, but the location and menu remain familiar. Former T Dubbs owner Tracy Williams (left) sold the popular barbecue stand to Aaron Bradley in February. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Different name, same menu

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Robbinsville – Aaron Bradley had no idea what he was getting into when he spotted something on the side of the road and turned his vehicle around some eight years ago. "God works in different ways," Bradley said. "He's got a path for everybody." Bradley was traveling with his family on U.S.

$25M budget adopted

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Robbinsville – Slight alterations are present in the budget adopted by the Graham County Board of Commissioners on Monday.
Students from Robin Welker’s third-grade class clamor around a table inside the Graham County Public Library on June 10, to sign copies of their self-produced Graham County Field Guide. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Students from Robin Welker’s third-grade class clamor around a table inside the Graham County Public Library on June 10, to sign copies of their self-produced Graham County Field Guide. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

3rd graders publish field guide

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Robbinsville – How many 9-year-olds can say they have published a book?

Teachers of the Year revealed

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Robbinsville – Graham County Schools just wrapped up another year of education and in turn, each institution elected a teacher that demonstrates outstanding leadership and excellence as its Teacher of the Year.

Indiana woman dies in Skyway accident

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Cherohala – An Indiana woman died after being involved in a motorcycle accident June 6 on the Cherohala Skyway. According to an accident report from the N.C. Highway Patrol, Kelli Ann Hicks, 51, of Michigan City, Ind.
Attendees sing a song of praise during June 12’s “Awake America” gathering at the Graham County Courthouse. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Attendees sing a song of praise during June 12’s “Awake America” gathering at the Graham County Courthouse. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Awake, America!

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Awake America Founder Lydia Long speaks during June 12’s event at the Graham County Courthouse. Robbinsville – It began on Sept. 11, 2009: a gathering on the steps of the courthouse in Blue Ridge, Ga.
Naomi Buchanan reaches to pet “Trevor” during June 5’s Wildlife Wonders exhibition at the Graham County Public Library. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Naomi Buchanan reaches to pet “Trevor” during June 5’s Wildlife Wonders exhibition at the Graham County Public Library. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Wonders of nature

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Robbinsville – Children of all ages – along with parents and grandparents – visited the Graham County Library on June 5, to participate in a hands-on presentation of Wild Animals from around the world.  With visitors from the Wildlife Wonders Zoo in Cleveland, Tenn.

County addresses ‘deficiencies’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Robbinsville – At long last, it appears the county has emerged from a treacherous storm and is beginning to tread water. At a continued board of commissioners meeting June 3, senior audit manager TD Hill with Lexington-based RH CPAs, PLLC presented the 2022-23 Graham County audit.