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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.

Fontana Dam eyeing $238K budget

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Fontana Dam – It’s no surprise that the county’s smallest municipality is relying largely on revenue from a popular vacation destination to shoulder the load of the 2023-24 budget.

Millage drops 10 cents in Robbinsville

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Robbinsville – Residents of the county seat will be enjoying a smaller tax burden next year. Interim finance officer Michael Richardson announced a 10-cent decrease in the town’s millage rate – from 0.60 to 0.50 – in a June 16 release.
The annual Elder Abuse Awareness Resources Fair was held June 15 at the Graham County Community Building, attracting a variety of vendors and resources. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

The annual Elder Abuse Awareness Resources Fair was held June 15 at the Graham County Community Building, attracting a variety of vendors and resources. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Elder Abuse Awareness Fair a success

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Robbinsville – June 15 has been designated as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by the UN General Assembly. The purpose of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is to provide communities around the world with an opportunity to gain a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons.

UT student killed in crash

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Cherohala – A 19-year-old man passed away from injuries sustained in a June 16 motorcycle accident on the Cherohala Skyway. According to a report from the N.C. Highway Patrol, Luke Henry Pennington was the sole rider on a 2005 Harley Davidson that was traveling south on N.C.
The Delta Dental Foundation of North Carolina paid a visit to the Graham County Dental Clinic on June 13, to present a $5,000 check on behalf of the 2023 Smiles for Kids award program. From left are dental assistant Macy Rogers, Graham County Health Director Donna Stephens, Dr. Rory Frederick of the county dental office and Elaine Loyack, vice president of community engagement and community relations for Delta Dental Foundation. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The Delta Dental Foundation of North Carolina paid a visit to the Graham County Dental Clinic on June 13, to present a $5,000 check on behalf of the 2023 Smiles for Kids award program. From left are dental assistant Macy Rogers, Graham County Health Director Donna Stephens, Dr. Rory Frederick of the county dental office and Elaine Loyack, vice president of community engagement and community relations for Delta Dental Foundation. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

5,000 reasons to smile

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Robbinsville – The Delta Dental Foundation of North Carolina paid the Graham County Dental Clinic a special visit on June 13, bringing along a $5,000 check to make the trip worthwhile.