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Michelle Shiplet (left) is introduced as the new executive director of GREAT (Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team) by former director Rick Davis at the Sept. 19 meeting. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Michelle Shiplet (left) is introduced as the new executive director of GREAT (Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team) by former director Rick Davis at the Sept. 19 meeting. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

GREAT gets new leader

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Robbinsville – After 11 years as director of GREAT (Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team), Rick Davis literally handed over the mic to the organization’s new director, Michelle Shiplet, during Thursday’s meeting at The Hub Restaurant.

Discussions going on for Corridor K

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Robbinsville – In a span of just 50 minutes on Sept. 17, the Graham County Board of Commissioners presented a bevy of information to the community. At the forefront was an update on the status of Corridor K. N.C.
This Giardia parasite might live in the gut of anyone who drinks untreated water. Photo courtesy of Center for Disease Control

This Giardia parasite might live in the gut of anyone who drinks untreated water. Photo courtesy of Center for Disease Control

Think before you drink creek water

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, September 26, 2019
“The best water in the world rolls off lizard backs.” This is a common refrain in areas where the water runs clear and seemingly pure, but folk wisdom fails to account for the variety of RWIs (recreational water illnesses), that humans can catch from drinking untreated water.

Foster not only option

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Not everyone who wants to help foster children is able to offer a home to those in need, but there are many other ways to support foster children and foster families.  For those would would qualify to foster but feel themselves unable to do so full-time, respite care may be an option.
Robbinsville’s Clayson Lane (15), Grady Garland (65) and Lex Hooper close in on Georgia Force quarterback Kyle Moseley during Friday’s non-conference finale. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Robbinsville’s Clayson Lane (15), Grady Garland (65) and Lex Hooper close in on Georgia Force quarterback Kyle Moseley during Friday’s non-conference finale. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Knights joust Knights

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Robbinsville – Before the Blue Knights knew what hit them, Robbinsville had a 41-0 lead.
Graham County Sheriff Joseph Jones (left) and Chief Deputy Chuck Stewart address a group of concerned citizens gathered inside the courthouse during a community safety meeting on Sept. 17. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Graham County Sheriff Joseph Jones (left) and Chief Deputy Chuck Stewart address a group of concerned citizens gathered inside the courthouse during a community safety meeting on Sept. 17. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

'Time the county takes back over'

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Robbinsville – Every initiative has to start somewhere. A group of more than 40 concerned local residents invited members of the Graham County Sheriff’s Office to the courthouse on Sept. 17 to discuss community safety.
The Jones Brothers will be performing at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown on Friday, Sept. 27. Pictured from left are Betsy Blankenship, Johnathan and Joshua Jones, Larry Garrett.

The Jones Brothers will be performing at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown on Friday, Sept. 27. Pictured from left are Betsy Blankenship, Johnathan and Joshua Jones, Larry Garrett.

Jones Brothers Performing at Folk School

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2019
Brasstown – The Jones Brothers will perform a Friday night concert at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. at 7 p.m. on September 27. The show will be held in the Keith House. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.
JV Black Knight Kage Williams gave the Murphy defense fits throughout Robbinsville's 48-30 over the Bulldogs on Sept. 12. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

JV Black Knight Kage Williams gave the Murphy defense fits throughout Robbinsville's 48-30 over the Bulldogs on Sept. 12. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Streak: Over

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Robbinsville – Wren Millsaps waited a long time for it. As a player, he never won a game against Murphy. As a coach, he had never won a game against Murphy. That all changed on Sept. 12, as the Millsaps-led JV Black Knights (2-0) stunned the Bulldogs 48-30.