Tourism spending is up

Recent data released by Visit North Carolina revealed that domestic tourists spent $31,620,000 in Graham County during 2019. The figure is a 7 ½ percent increase from 2018.

Rural economies program grant to benefit county

Raleigh – Graham County’s tourism industry has received another boost. N.C.

Legal fees may force budget amendment

Lake Santeetlah – A mere two months into the new budget cycle, ongoing legal wrangling could force one Graham County township to require at least a $27,000 amendment.

$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.