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'A school bus is hard to miss'

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

A frightening amount of school bus violations has the N.C. Highway Patrol reeling. Since the 2019-20 school year commenced in August, there have been nine documented instances of drivers passing stopped school buses in Graham County.

County narrows down commissioner race

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

*Editor's note: This story was printed with two errors in the March 5 edition of The Graham Star. The errors have been corrected for the version you are viewing now. The three Republican finalists for the Graham County Board of Commissioners has been determined.

Rock Netting Set for Installation in Gorge

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Topton – The N.C. Department of Transportation officials recently awarded a $450,000 contract, to increase the stability of a hill beside U.S. 19/74 in the Nantahala Gorge that has suffered from recent slides.

Next Confederate meeting to feature presentation on Forrest

News Staff

Sunday, March 1, 2020

Murphy – The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Cherokee Guards proudly present Dr. W. Herman White on Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at the Penland Senior Center, located at 69 Alpine Street in Murphy. White will be speaking on General Nathan Bedford Forrest and what made him the fierce fighter he became. Dr.

National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

News Staff

Sunday, March 1, 2020

March marks the 33rd Anniversary of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. When President Ronald Reagan signed the proclamation in 1987, the estimation of the number of individuals in the U.S. with developmental disabilities was four million.

Like the Phoenix, the Lady Knights will rise

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Robbinsville – It was the very definition of a “team win.” The Robbinsville Lady Knights (No. 13 seed, 22-6) put other teams in the 1A playoff bracket on-notice Tuesday night, exploding in the second-half to topple the Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy Lady Phoenix (No.

Bethany Collins, Lina Pagan, Bri Hooper, Willow Trantham and Anna Riddle (from left) made up the winning team during Monday’s ACT stress-release competition at Robbinsville High School. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Not all fun and games

Matthew Miller

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Robbinsville – As the national ACT date approaches, schools across the country are focused on preparing for the exam. Robbinsville High School is no exception. Juniors at the school took the test Tuesday.

Williams resigns from council

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Fontana Dam – Tracy Williams’ second stint as a town council member has came to an end. During the Feb. 15 Town of Fontana Dam council meeting, it was revealed that Williams had resigned from his seat, effective immediately. The decision was amicable, as Williams cited personal issues for the move.

Luke Wilson maintains top control on Uwharrie Charter’s Heaven Fitch during the 106-pound state finals Saturday night in Greensboro. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Great to win state

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Greensboro – The road to a state wrestling title is a long journey, filled with countless hours behind the wheel. Plying your craft throughout the week – then applying what you’ve learned at a weekend tournament – becomes routine for those that crave the gold.

Conway, Corbin vying for Senate seat

News Staff

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Two Republican Party candidates are vying for N.C. Senate District 50 in Tuesday’s election. The winner of this primary will run against Democratic Party candidate Victoria Fox and Libertarian candidate Clifton Ingram Jr. in the general election Tuesday, Nov. 3.