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Bill on voter fraud moves through Senate committees

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service Raleigh — Republicans on Tuesday, June 2, amended a bill to tighten oversight of absentee ballots and address possible voter fraud in the Senate Redistricting and Elections Committee.

Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos Reopen to Public

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Cherokee – Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos announced that it will open to the public at 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, in accordance with directives from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). The properties initially opened on May 18 to invitation only guests.

DOT audit findings explained by board member

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 28, 2020
The recent release of a N.C. Department of Transportation audit – performed by state auditor Beth Wood – has raised its share of eyebrows. The findings determined that the DOT overspent its budget by $742 million in 2019.

Date set for graduation

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Robbinsville – After much anticipation, the Robbinsville High School Class of 2020 can finally rest easy. Graham County Schools announced Tuesday afternoon that a commencement ceremony is set to be held at Modeal Walsh Memorial (Big Oaks) Stadium on Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m.

Man charged with assault

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Robbinsville – A four-day saga ended with the arrest of a local man. Michael Shane Allen, 40, of 1361 Old U.S. 129, was still in the Graham County Jail on Tuesday in connection with the kidnapping of a woman on May 16. Capt.
Navy veteran and Graham County resident Jason Marino (right) was recently promoted to Master Chief. Presenting Marino with his Frocking Letter is Commander Henderson.

Navy veteran and Graham County resident Jason Marino (right) was recently promoted to Master Chief. Presenting Marino with his Frocking Letter is Commander Henderson.

Master of his craft

Matthew Miller
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Jason Marino, a 24-year Navy Veteran and Graham County resident, was promoted to Master Chief earlier this month.  A Navy Seabee, Marino traveled to Greenville for a socially-distanced promotion ceremony.
County Clerk Kim Crisp helps customers Lamar Holland (left) and Brandon Barry on Friday. Government offices in Graham County have slowly began reopening to the public, with plenty of precautions in place. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

County Clerk Kim Crisp helps customers Lamar Holland (left) and Brandon Barry on Friday. Government offices in Graham County have slowly began reopening to the public, with plenty of precautions in place. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

County offices begin to reopen

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 28, 2020
As North Carolina embraces Phase 2 of its reopening process, Graham County has initiated its own 3-step plan to welcome the public back into offices. The first phase was completed May 20 and opened the following: * Graham County Dental Office. * Graham County Administration & Community Building.