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This screenshot from a recording shows the moment Lake Santeetlah Council Woman Diana Simon slapped Mayor Connie Connie Gross during the town’s June 8 meeting. Simon was attempting to nominate a candidate for a substitute member on Lake Santeetlah’s planning board, moments after Mayor Gross’ husband, Jack, was voted 3-2 to be the first of two alternates on the planning board.

This screenshot from a recording shows the moment Lake Santeetlah Council Woman Diana Simon slapped Mayor Connie Connie Gross during the town’s June 8 meeting. Simon was attempting to nominate a candidate for a substitute member on Lake Santeetlah’s planning board, moments after Mayor Gross’ husband, Jack, was voted 3-2 to be the first of two alternates on the planning board.

Things get physical

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Lake Santeetlah – It was only a matter of time before the countless accusations, passive-aggressive comments and overall tension in the room led to the proceedings spiraling out of control.
Teresa Moody has been named Robbinsville Elementary School's 2022-23 Teacher of the Year. With Moody is principal Dr. Jaime Hooper.

Teresa Moody has been named Robbinsville Elementary School's 2022-23 Teacher of the Year. With Moody is principal Dr. Jaime Hooper.

3 educators, 3 schools: 1 distinctive award

Latresa Phillips
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Robbinsville – Teachers at Graham County schools are busy packing up supplies, moving desks and furniture out of their classrooms, and wrapping up end-of-school tasks.

Azalea Photo Contest ends next week

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Tallulah – The entry period for the inaugural Azalea Photo Contest – a collaboration between Graham County Travel & Tourism and The Graham Star – will close Thursday, June 15.

Elder Abuse Fair set for June 15

Latresa Phillips
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Tallulah – It is hard to imagine that someone would deliberately – or even unintentionally – bring harm to an elderly or handicapped individual. Unfortunately, such abuse is a widespread problem. This abuse can occur in the form of financial, emotional, physical or sexual abuse.
The Robbinsville Tourism Authority is hosting the inaugural Cigar Box Guitar Festival this weekend.

The Robbinsville Tourism Authority is hosting the inaugural Cigar Box Guitar Festival this weekend.

Striking a universal cord

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
A two-day event that will feature music at four venues, a variety of vendors and plenty of activities for children is quite the undertaking. But the caveat that all of the festivities will cost exactly nothing?
It has been just over a year since Joel Crisp passed away, but his mother Donna has refused to let his life-long battle with epilepsy go away quietly. Her advocacy has made it to the state level, where a recent bill was introduced to help bring awareness to SUDEP. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

It has been just over a year since Joel Crisp passed away, but his mother Donna has refused to let his life-long battle with epilepsy go away quietly. Her advocacy has made it to the state level, where a recent bill was introduced to help bring awareness to SUDEP. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

SUDEP law passes House

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Karl Gillespie Robbinsville – Joel Crisp was just 24 years old when he suffered a fatal epileptic seizure in his sleep.
Robbinsville High School’s Lisa Keener has been named the North Carolina History Day Teacher of the Year.

Robbinsville High School’s Lisa Keener has been named the North Carolina History Day Teacher of the Year.

‘To remain ignorant of history is to remain forever a child’

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Robbinsville High School is determined to help students reach maturity – and with teachers like Lisa Keener, they are succeeding. Keener was recently named as the 2023 North Carolina History Day Teacher of the Year, for the high school division.
Confetti and Silly String filled the upper reaches of the Robbinsville High School gymnasium Friday, as the Class of 2023 celebrated their graduation. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Confetti and Silly String filled the upper reaches of the Robbinsville High School gymnasium Friday, as the Class of 2023 celebrated their graduation. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

87 afforded diplomas

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Robbinsville – Tears were shed, fond memories recalled and – more importantly – 87 girls and boys transformed into women and men before the collective eyes of those gathered inside the Robbinsville High School gymnasium on Friday.