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New order cuts number of shoppers allowed in stores

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2020
By Rick Henderson Carolina Journal News Service Raleigh – North Carolina merchants will have even fewer shoppers next week, thanks to an executive order Gov. Roy Cooper announced at a Thursday, April 9 news conference. Beginning Monday at 5 p.m.
Robbinsville Pharmacy is one of several businesses in Graham County that has stayed opened throughout the COVID-19, making sure customers can still obtain essential products. Pictured from back is Robbinsville Pharmacy owner Mike Spinn, Wendy Millsaps, Chessney Flowers and Grace Millsaps. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville Pharmacy is one of several businesses in Graham County that has stayed opened throughout the COVID-19, making sure customers can still obtain essential products. Pictured from back is Robbinsville Pharmacy owner Mike Spinn, Wendy Millsaps, Chessney Flowers and Grace Millsaps. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Truly essential

Matthew Miller
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, millions of people worldwide are staying isolated to keep themselves and others safe.  However, some employees are considered essential and must still go to work every day.
K-9 Bowie poses with his findings after Saturday’s stop on the Cherohala Skyway. Photo courtesy of Graham County Sheriff's Office

K-9 Bowie poses with his findings after Saturday’s stop on the Cherohala Skyway. Photo courtesy of Graham County Sheriff's Office

Traffic stop leads to meth bust

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Cherohala – A pair of Cherokee County residents learned the hard way late Saturday night that you do not ignore Graham County’s ID checkpoints.

Officers to receive new radios

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 16, 2020
The increased response to county identification checkpoints and overall poor quality of the system in place led to a $51,000 decision being made Friday.

Election board requests could raise red flags with state lawmakers

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2020
By Brooke Conrad Carolina Journal News Service   Raleigh – A list of COVID-19 recommendations from the State Board of Elections is apt to hit a nerve with legislative Republicans. One recommendation would either reduce or eliminate the need for witness signatures on absentee ballots.

Paycheck Protection Program Update

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2020
  Raleigh – Since the launch of the SBA Paycheck Protection Program on Friday, April 3, North Carolina bankers worked through the weekend and around the clock processing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for small businesses in their communities.
Rick and Joyce Mitchell found a creative way to enjoy their drive-in meal at Stecoah Diner on April 2. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Rick and Joyce Mitchell found a creative way to enjoy their drive-in meal at Stecoah Diner on April 2. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Can't keep Stecoah down

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Stecoah – Even in the most tumultuous of times, small communities still find a way to come together. A group of 20 citizens found their way to the Stecoah Diner on April 2. Some were there through word-of-mouth; others because their stomaches were empty.