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Local man passes away, two survive wreck into Lake Santeetlah
Lake Santeetlah – A Robbinsville man was killed – but two others survived – when an SUV crashed into Lake Santeetlah off Thunderbird Mountain Road early Thursday morning.
Sheriff’s Office gets $75K for new weapons, equipment
Robbinsville – Graham County Commissioner Connie Orr learned of a law-enforcement raid near where she lives, in which suspects ridiculed law enforcement about the shabby state of e
Big Brothers Big Sisters emerges from pandemic
Robbinsville – In Graham County, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina has been in a COVID-19-induced hibernation over the past couple of years.
Health board meeting short, contentious
Robbinsville – Graham County commissioners summoned the Graham County Health Advisory Board for a special meeting on Jan.
Congressman visits new middle school wing
Robbinsville – Freshman U.S. Rep.
New finance officer resigns in first week
Robbinsville – It’s back to the drawing board for the Robbinsville Board of Aldermen to fill the top staff position at Town Hall.
Can’t beat ‘em? Join ‘em
Robbinsville – In 1872, J.S. “Jason” Hyde was named the first sheriff of Graham County, a fledgling county split off from Cherokee County.
Health director explains departure
Robbinsville – Graham County Public Health Director Beth Booth has turned in her resignation, effective Feb. 3.
‘Taco’ resigns as alderman
Robbinsville – Just a year into his second term, Alderman Brian “Taco” Johnson resigned Monday from the Town of Robbinsville Board of Aldermen, citing personal issues.