Gorge re-opens after slide

Nantahala – The latest U.S. 19/74 mudslide only halted traffic for 18 hours. After incurring numerous issues around the area of the Nantahala Gorge’s Ferebee Recreation Park, N.C.

Subject to change

Robbinsville – When Graham County Schools announced its return-to-school plan on July 27, Superintendent Angie Knight stressed that the schedule could be altered. Exactly one week later, the system did just that.

Crime spree ends at Tatham Gap

What started with a car stolen in Cherokee County ended with several items missing and a Robbinsville man in police custody.

Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydro to Perform Testing of Public Warning Systems

Brookfield Renewable announced that it will be testing its Public Warning System at their Chilhowee Hydropower facility on Wednesday – at or around 9 a.m. – and will be also testing their Public Warning System at Santeetlah Hydropower at or around 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Sports allowed to move into Phase 2

Raleigh – In what can only be viewed as an encouraging sign, the N.C. High School Athletic Association announced Tuesday that sports can move into “Phase 2.” This comes on the heels of Gov. Roy Cooper declaring that schools can return for in-person instruction, beginning Monday, Aug. 17.

Georgia hiker rescued

Cheoah – The Graham County and Stecoah rescue squads were joined by the Monroe County, Tenn. Rescue Squad and members of the U.S. Forest Service on Tuesday, July 21, in response to a 5 p.m. call from a hiker needing assistance in the Slickrock Creek area.

Trial to be held at Stecoah

Robbinsville – Social distancing protocols has forced the county’s hand.

Keith resigns from Lake Santeetlah town council

Lake Santeetlah – Craig Keith tendered his resignation from the Lake Santeetlah Town Council on July 17. In his resignation, Keith cited various factors as his reasoning for leaving the council.

Cases spiking in Graham

Robbinsville – By Graham County’s standards, the number of positive COVID-19 cases has spiked. After sitting idle since June 30 – when the county confirmed just its 10th case – Graham has recorded 10 cases in the last week alone.