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Everyone is invited to attend the “Community Garden Party” at 3 p.m. Sunday.

Everyone is invited to attend the “Community Garden Party” at 3 p.m. Sunday.

Planting seeds

Latresa Phillips
Monday, July 24, 2023
Robbinsville – It began in 2018 when Church Mouse Ministries launched the Greater Good Community Garden. Now in its fourth year of producing, the garden is overflowing with flowers, herbs and vegetables of all kinds.
Marie’s Lavender Farm’s Sue Huskey stands proudly in front of a recently-hung crop on the grounds of the Yellow Creek establishment. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Marie’s Lavender Farm’s Sue Huskey stands proudly in front of a recently-hung crop on the grounds of the Yellow Creek establishment. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

In full bloom

Latresa Phillips
Monday, July 24, 2023
Lavender has been used to reduce stress and anxiety, as well as a method of treatment for neurological conditions. * Third in a 4-part series Yellow Creek – When Sue and Ken Huskey discovered Graham County, they not only discovered a new place to call home, but they discovered a new calling.

Severity of animal-control ordinance violations increases

Kevin Hensley
Monday, July 24, 2023
Robbinsville – In regards to the revised animal-control ordinance, Robbinsville’s board of aldermen is making sure it has dotted their I’s and crossed its T’s. Updating the measure has been discussed for months, with a draft ordinance presented at the June 7 board meeting.
Stoney Hollow Farm puts a heavy emphasis on having a variety of products for all consumers, including both non-GMO and freshly-cultivated vegetables. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Stoney Hollow Farm puts a heavy emphasis on having a variety of products for all consumers, including both non-GMO and freshly-cultivated vegetables. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Something for everyone

Latresa Phillips
Monday, July 24, 2023
* Second in a 4-part series East Buffalo – Along the edges of the Cheoah Mountains of Graham County lies a treasure to herbal enthusiasts, culinary experts and a little something for absolutely everyone.
Chris Woods (left) and Deborah Allen are two of the newest members to join the team at the county-owned urgent care facility on South Main Street, which has spent the last 5-plus months rebuilding its operation. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Chris Woods (left) and Deborah Allen are two of the newest members to join the team at the county-owned urgent care facility on South Main Street, which has spent the last 5-plus months rebuilding its operation. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Urgent care nearing return to full strength

Kevin Hensley
Monday, July 24, 2023
Robbinsville – It might have been once been the most barebones operation around, but today everything at Graham County Urgent Care and Family Practice exudes normalcy.

Tax bill reaches Senate Rules Committee

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Raleigh – Looking to tie up a loose end, a bill sponsored by a state representative has reached the Senate Rules Committee. House Bill 133 – “Graham County Occupancy Tax” – passed the N.C. House of Representatives in March. State Rep.
Just off the shores of Fontana Lake on Saturday, officials from multiple agencies conducted a DWI checkpoint. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Just off the shores of Fontana Lake on Saturday, officials from multiple agencies conducted a DWI checkpoint. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Ensuring a safe holiday weekend

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Graham County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Det. Matt Cox preps K-9 Sambo for a vehicle search during Saturday’s checkpoint at Panther Creek.
Pat and Betty Satterfield’s 6-year-old grandson Quincy has already shown he is wise beyond his years, lending a helping hand all around Satterfield’s Briarpatch Greenhouse & Nursery – but not without his faithful friends Rosie and Rattler by his side. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Pat and Betty Satterfield’s 6-year-old grandson Quincy has already shown he is wise beyond his years, lending a helping hand all around Satterfield’s Briarpatch Greenhouse & Nursery – but not without his faithful friends Rosie and Rattler by his side. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Plannin’ ahead

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, July 6, 2023
* First in a 4-part series Tallulah – Twenty years ago, Pat and Betty Satterfield started out with the frame of a greenhouse covered with a tarpaulin. That year, they earned enough money to construct the greenhouse and add another for the next season.
The measure to demolish perilous seating on the home side of Big Oaks Stadium was approved around 11:30 a.m. June 29. Two hours later, work commenced. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The measure to demolish perilous seating on the home side of Big Oaks Stadium was approved around 11:30 a.m. June 29. Two hours later, work commenced. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Beat the clock

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Robbinsville – Friday Night Lights might get to create a familiar glow in Robbinsville after all.