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Woman arrested for DWI

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Stecoah – A 28-year-old Robbinsville woman was arrested the night of March 1 and charged with both misdemeanor child abuse and driving while impaired. Ciara Dockery Orr of 297 Hoot Owl Hollow was found on the side of N.C.

Group has $33K for aid

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Robbinsville – There is more than $33,000 available to help cancer patients in Graham County. During the March 5 Graham Cancer Support Group meeting, treasurer Pam Shaffer informed the board that the ending balance at the end of February was $33,234.
Water Treatment Facility Operator Carrie Stewart examines the finished water at the Rock Creek Treatment Plant on Monday. At this point, the water has already went through several treatments and filters before being pumped into the main tank for distribution across Robbinsville. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Water Treatment Facility Operator Carrie Stewart examines the finished water at the Rock Creek Treatment Plant on Monday. At this point, the water has already went through several treatments and filters before being pumped into the main tank for distribution across Robbinsville. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Don't worry; it's safe to drink the water

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Robbinsville – A petition presented at City Hall on March 4 called for immediate improvements to the quality of water being delivered to town residents.

All good things must come to an end

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Pilot Mountain – If not for a lethargic second quarter, Robbinsville very well could have advanced to the third round of the state playoffs. But the Lady Knights (No. 13 seed, 22-7) ran into offensive trouble at East Surry (No. 4 seed, 20-6) on Feb.
Chief Deputy Chuck Stewart speaks during Feb. 27’s Community Safety Meeting in Stecoah. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Chief Deputy Chuck Stewart speaks during Feb. 27’s Community Safety Meeting in Stecoah. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

An open line of communication

Matthew Miller
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Stecoah – A meeting took place on Feb. 27 at the Stecoah Fire and Rescue building, between members of the Stecoah community and the Graham County Sheriff’s Office.
Timing is everything, as the sun illuminated this U.S. flag at Fontana Dam to create a true “Awe-Inspiring Sight.” Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Timing is everything, as the sun illuminated this U.S. flag at Fontana Dam to create a true “Awe-Inspiring Sight.” Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Trio of 'Star' photos win first place

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Tallulah – The N.C. Press Association formally announced its 2019 awards winners Feb. 27. Three photos that were published in The Graham Star during the contest period of Oct. 1, 2018 and Sept. 30, 2019 – “Awe-Inspiring Sight” (Feature Photography, published Jan.

Frontier causes 2nd 911 outage

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
By Samantha Sinclair and Kevin Hensley Community Newspapers, Inc. Dillsboro – Frontier Communications workers cut fiber wiring in Jackson County on the night of Thursday, Feb. 20, preventing Cherokee, Clay and Graham counties from receiving 911 calls.

Breaking the ice

Matthew Miller
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Lake Santeetlah – The polar plunge has been a go-to fundraiser for many different organizations throughout its years. Dating back to 1903 the Coney Island Polar Bear Club – led by Bernarr MacFadden – believed that taking a swim in freezing cold water had numerous health benefits.