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Election board encouraging curbside voting

Kevin Hensley
Friday, July 31, 2020
Robbinsville – An emergency order at the state level left the Graham County Board of Elections scrambling for a new early-voting plan. But at the July 23 special called meeting, the board resoundingly answered the call, putting in place a plan for voters as they head to the polls in the fall.
Susan Lyons, Deborah Cheney, Joyce Mitchell and Glenda Raulerson (from left) participated in the “Tree Skirts” contest, one of several fun-filled festivities the Red Hat Ladies enjoyed at Saturday’s “Christmas in July.” Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Susan Lyons, Deborah Cheney, Joyce Mitchell and Glenda Raulerson (from left) participated in the “Tree Skirts” contest, one of several fun-filled festivities the Red Hat Ladies enjoyed at Saturday’s “Christmas in July.” Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Christmas comes early

Matthew Miller
Friday, July 31, 2020
Tallulah – On Saturday, the Red Hat Ladies could be found once again at Moonshiners Steakhouse, this time for the annual, member-exclusive event: Christmas in July.

Class is in

Kevin Hensley
Friday, July 31, 2020
Robbinsville – Graham County students will return to in-person learning Monday, Aug. 17. Following Gov.
Graham County Clerk of Court Tammy Holloway (left) swears in Jerry Crisp as the new Graham County Sheriff on Tuesday afternoon. Holding the Bible is Jerry’s aunt, Janet Crisp Lequire. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Graham County Clerk of Court Tammy Holloway (left) swears in Jerry Crisp as the new Graham County Sheriff on Tuesday afternoon. Holding the Bible is Jerry’s aunt, Janet Crisp Lequire. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

New sheriff in town

Kevin Hensley
Friday, July 31, 2020
Robbinsville – Jerry Crisp was sworn in as Graham County’s new sheriff Tuesday afternoon, ending an almost month-long saga between Crisp and the county’s Board of Commissioners. “It feels good,” Crisp said, moments after being sworn in Tuesday. “All I want to do is get started doing the job.

Records requests flooding Santeetlah office

Kevin Hensley
Friday, July 24, 2020
Lake Santeetlah – In the last 18 months, there have been 206 public records requests in town. As part of a lengthy council meeting July 16, it was revealed that two residents – Tina Emerson and Jack Gross – were responsible for 81 and 125 requests, respectively.
The Robbinsville Community Garden swung open its gate for a grand opening on July 14. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

The Robbinsville Community Garden swung open its gate for a grand opening on July 14. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Quite the green thumb

Matthew Miller
Friday, July 24, 2020
Robbinsville – After many hours of hard work invested by volunteers and community, the new Robbinsville Community Garden on Ford Street has come together in a special way.
Time to celebrate! The Robbinsville High School Class of 2020 kicks off a victory party at the conclusion of Saturday’s commencement. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Time to celebrate! The Robbinsville High School Class of 2020 kicks off a victory party at the conclusion of Saturday’s commencement. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Movin' on

Kevin Hensley
Friday, July 24, 2020
Robbinsville – Families and friends socially distanced from others. Temperatures were taken at the entrance gates, and masks were required to sit in the bleachers.
The Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center was packed for this concert in 2018, but the 2020 “An Appalachian Evening” concert series will be restricted to livestream-only. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

The Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center was packed for this concert in 2018, but the 2020 “An Appalachian Evening” concert series will be restricted to livestream-only. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

The show must go on

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Stecoah – A cloud of mystery still lingers over the annual “An Appalachian Evening” concert series, but one thing is certain: the 2020 installment will take place.