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Nurse practitioners Meggan Smith (left) and Norma Burdette have both joined the staff at the Graham County Department of Public Health. The hires are a resolution to the void that Graham County Urgent Care & Family Practice’s closing could have on local healthcare. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

One door closes, another door opens

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Tallulah – Citing “ongoing unexpected financial issues,” The Graham Star was informed just as the final copies of its Aug. 24 edition rolled off the press that Graham County Urgent Care & Family Practice was closing exactly one week earlier than believed. Dr.

Gloria Struck – a pioneer in the motorcycle world – will be attending this year’s Lace, Grace and Gears rally in Graham County.

It takes a Village: ‘Unique’ rally arrives in county

Kevin Hensley

Friday, August 25, 2023

Over a span of four days, attendees will tame the mighty ‘Dragon,’ rumble through Robbinsville and enjoy a plethora of fun activities at Fontana Village Resort.

Prior to Friday’s season opener against East Surry, the Robbinsville Black Knights filed through a line to personally thank local contractors and officials that helped complete the renovation of the home-seating area at Big Oaks Stadium in just 49 days. Players pictured are Daegan Bird, Darion Ledbetter, Tillman Adams and Cuttler Adams (from left). Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

If you build it, they will come

Kevin Hensley

Friday, August 25, 2023

Robbinsville – The first efforts began at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, June 29, just two hours after a pair of local boards agreed to the idea. By 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug.

Remains found during search

Kevin Hensley

Friday, August 25, 2023

Deep Creek – While conducting what was purportedly the final search for a missing Missouri man Friday, Graham County authorities came across a grizzly scene. Local agencies had combined their efforts to try and locate Donald Storey, 88 of Springfield, Mo.

Just 5 ½ months after Dr. David Booth took over as the lessee for Graham County Urgent Care & Family Practice, murmurs began to spread about a possible closure. The rumors were confirmed by local officials Aug. 17. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Urgent care closing

Kevin Hensley

Friday, August 25, 2023

Robbinsville – For the second time in 2023, the doors to urgent care will be locked. This time, the closure will last a bit longer – but Graham County has assured the pause is only temporary. In an official letter released by the Graham County Board of Commissioners on Aug.

Search for missing man continues

Marshall McClung

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Slickrock – At press time, the search for a missing man in the Deep Creek area of Graham County is still ongoing, after his car was discovered at a gate near the hunter shelter by U.S. Forest Service employees Tory Lynnes and Brent Eller on Tuesday afternoon.

Structural issues has given Robbinsville First Baptist Church reason to remove “The Hut” from the property. However, the announcement drew a bevy of criticism. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

First Baptist Church seeks to remove ‘The Hut’

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, August 17, 2023

* Elders explain decision in public letter, page 4 Robbinsville – While the renovations at Big Oaks Stadium this summer led to a spirited debate about where priorities should lie, another location not a ½-mile away has been subjected to the same division.

Drainage issues in ditches along Lake Santeetlah roads will soon be rectified, thanks to the town receiving over $72K from the Golden LEAF Foundation. The funds could significantly improve areas like this, located on Black Bear Trail. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lake Santeetlah receives $72K for ditch repairs

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Lake Santeetlah – Through hard work and optimism, a local municipality will soon receive a substantive amount of money to complete much-needed repairs.

Though it may appear from this photo that plenty of food is in stock for free distribution at the Five Points Center, there can never be enough for those in need. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Help is a one-stop shop

Latresa Phillips

Thursday, August 10, 2023

West Fort Hill – Life in a small town is – to many of us – a blessing. But at times, it can be a challenge financially, physically and emotionally. Some of us are blessed with family, neighbors and our local church, or maybe all three.

Beasley resigns as tourism director, chair

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Robbinsville – Citing what she felt was a lack of support from the board of aldermen, Debbie Beasley tendered her resignation from the Robbinsville Tourism Authority during Aug. 2’s town meeting. Beasley was serving the tourism board in a dual capacity: as both the chair and interim director.