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Freshwater jelly time

Robbi Pounds
Friday, October 4, 2019
The existence of the Eastern Mountain Lion might be an item of hot debate in western North Carolina, but scientists have confirmed the existence of an even more unlikely critter: freshwater jellyfish.  According to Gary Peeples of the U.S.
Robbinsville – The Graham County Communications Center came alive Friday when the center threw open its doors to community members. The new center’s first open house offered tours of the facility, as well as refreshments and opportunities to meet the folks who make the center work. The state-of-the-art, grant-funded facility opened last November and is the most secure building in Graham County. The 4,000 square-foot structure is tornado-proof and designed to keep operations running in any conditions.

Robbinsville – The Graham County Communications Center came alive Friday when the center threw open its doors to community members. The new center’s first open house offered tours of the facility, as well as refreshments and opportunities to meet the folks who make the center work. The state-of-the-art, grant-funded facility opened last November and is the most secure building in Graham County. The 4,000 square-foot structure is tornado-proof and designed to keep operations running in any conditions.

'911 is there for you'

Robbi Pounds
Friday, October 4, 2019
Robbinsville – The Graham County Communications Center came alive Friday when the center threw open its doors to community members.  The new center’s first open house offered tours of the facility, as well as refreshments and opportunities to meet the folks who make the center work.

Rodeo, computers lead off commissioners meeting

Robbi Pounds
Friday, October 4, 2019
Robbinsville – Tuesday's meeting of the Graham County Commissioners began with an offer from Dillon Chase Lancaster to put on a rodeo to raise money for the county.  Commissioner Connie Orr said, "You ride the bull; we'll take the money.

County celebrates anniversary of film release

Robbi Pounds
Friday, October 4, 2019
Robbinsville – The Graham County Historical Association discussed plans to commemorate the 25-year anniversary of the release of Nell, the 1994 feature film starring Jodie Foster, Liam Neeson, and Natasha Richardson at its Monday meeting.
Navy Veteran Lonnie Bedwell was one of three blinded vets to section-hike the Appalachian Trail this year.

Navy Veteran Lonnie Bedwell was one of three blinded vets to section-hike the Appalachian Trail this year.

Blinded Vets Hike Section of Appalachian Trail

Robbi Pounds
Friday, October 4, 2019
Stecoah – “Blindness has afforded me the opportunity to experience the best parts of humanity,” said Navy veteran and Blinded Veterans Association member Lonnie Bedwell.

Email scam strikes area

Kevin Hensley
Friday, October 4, 2019
A help wanted ad that recently appeared in both The Graham Star and Cherokee Scout has spurned into countless calls to law enforcement officials, complaining about the ad being a scam. Graham County sheriff’s Capt.
With Xavier Rattler (55) and Stewart Carver (52) clearing a path, Robbinsville’s Wade Hamilton (10) makes his way to the end zone for the final Black Knights touchdown of Friday’s conference opener at Rosman. Photos by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

With Xavier Rattler (55) and Stewart Carver (52) clearing a path, Robbinsville’s Wade Hamilton (10) makes his way to the end zone for the final Black Knights touchdown of Friday’s conference opener at Rosman. Photos by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

15 and done

Kevin Hensley
Friday, October 4, 2019
Rosman – In a game that lasted just 90 minutes, the Black Knights put the Smoky Mountain Conference on notice. Robbinsville (6-0) made the long trek to Rosman (1-5) for the division opener Friday, holding the Tigers to just 15 yards of offense and scoring almost at-will in a 54-0 rout.
Dawn Phillips, who has been charged with over 60 counts of disturbing graves at Lone Oak Church, appeared in Graham County Superior Court on Sept. 26. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Dawn Phillips, who has been charged with over 60 counts of disturbing graves at Lone Oak Church, appeared in Graham County Superior Court on Sept. 26. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Grave tipper makes appearance in court

Robbi Pounds
Friday, October 4, 2019
Robbinsville – Superior Court Judge William Howard presided over the Graham County Courthouse on Sept. 26, with court being dismissed at lunch time due to a court reporter’s scheduling conflict.
Surrounded by teammates Karlyn Matheson, Kennedy Cable (4) and Karcee Dooley (22), Lady Knights sophomore Halee Anderson prepares to spike the ball during Tuesday’s sweep against Andrews. Now 12-1 on the year, Robbinsville has moved into the No. 1 state ranking for all 1A schools. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Surrounded by teammates Karlyn Matheson, Kennedy Cable (4) and Karcee Dooley (22), Lady Knights sophomore Halee Anderson prepares to spike the ball during Tuesday’s sweep against Andrews. Now 12-1 on the year, Robbinsville has moved into the No. 1 state ranking for all 1A schools. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

1st in the state is great

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Robbinsville – It took the MaxPreps algorithm five weeks to calculate what Lady Knights volleyball already knew: Robbinsville is the team to beat in 1A.

"Misfit Wranglers" compete at Ag fairs

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, September 26, 2019
The Graham County 4-H Livestock Club – also known as the Misfit Wranglers – formed just this year, but the club has already competed in three agricultural fairs in the past two months.