$1.2 million bringing high-speed to county

A collaborative study by several county entities may finally pay off. Gov. Roy Cooper announced Sept. 4 that a $344,447 broadband grant had been awarded to Bryson City-based SkyWave, Inc. The company also services Graham County.

New app spotlights county

Graham County is now available in your App Store. Spearheaded by the efforts of Lake Santeetlah resident Bob Wehr, Graham County has launched a free app that includes everything tourists could ever want to research before trekking to northwest North Carolina.

Cherokee historian passes away

Tuskeegee – No matter what role T.J. Holland filled, he always had Cherokee heritage as his motivation. The beloved member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians passed away Saturday following an accident at a residence on Upper Tuskeegee Road. He was just 44.

Local hikers located

Cheoah – Graham County Rescue Squad and U.S. Forest Service personnel were involved in yet another search. But this one took a little longer – beginning Sept. 9 and ending Sept. 10 – and for the first time in recent memory, the search mission wasn’t inside the Joyce Kilmer Forest.

Corporation denies state assistance

Despite a depleted staff and a serious COVID-19 outbreak, the owners of Graham Healthcare & Rehabilitation denied the state’s offer for help.

State increases number of meets for runners

Raleigh – If running is your main prerogative in high school athletics, you now have four more chances to showcase your stamina. The N.C. High School Athletic Association issued a press release Tuesday afternoon, indicating that a Sept.

Mold repairs moving forward

Robbinsville – The exterior of Town Hall will be undergoing a major facelift over the next few months. The motivation? A mold issue, exacerbated by heavy rainfall over the last year. At the Sept.

More lost hikers found

Cheoah – Holidays are usually busy times for rescue personnel. This Labor Day weekend was no exception. Graham County 911 dispatchers received a cell phone call shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, from a couple in the Joyce Kilmer Forest, stating that they were lost.

Federal grant to cover new sanitation truck

The Graham County Board of Commissioners recently put out bids for a new sanitation truck. Thanks to the Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program, the price tag will be covered. The Trump Administration announced Aug. 24 that the U.S.