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Under the direction of Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit, Robbinsville High School junior Bruce Helms drives through a makeshift obstacle course adjacent to the institution’s track April 5. The demonstration was made possible with help from the STAND T.A.L.L. organization. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Under the direction of Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit, Robbinsville High School junior Bruce Helms drives through a makeshift obstacle course adjacent to the institution’s track April 5. The demonstration was made possible with help from the STAND T.A.L.L. organization. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Who you gonna call? Drunk Busters!

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Robbinsville – On a picture-perfect day, local high school students learned what can happen when you make an imperfect choice. An idea sparked by Lt.

More charges filed in abduction case

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Fontana Dam – A 21-year-old man is facing additional charges after being arrested in a bizarre 24-hour case last week. Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit confirmed to The Graham Star on Monday that the agency was working with the N.C.
The monthly Stecoah Community Jam has established itself as a fun event for musicians of all ages.

The monthly Stecoah Community Jam has established itself as a fun event for musicians of all ages.

Pickin’ and grinnin’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Stecoah – The music of Appalachia is as deeply rooted in the mountains of North Carolina as cornbread and pinto beans. Traditions of the old-time string band music date back to the 1700s.
What started as an attempt to burn debris off Tallulah Road turned into a busy night for firefighters March 30. When the fire was finally contained, over 90 acres of forest land had been scorched. Photo courtesy of Tory Lynnes/U.S. Forest Service

What started as an attempt to burn debris off Tallulah Road turned into a busy night for firefighters March 30. When the fire was finally contained, over 90 acres of forest land had been scorched. Photo courtesy of Tory Lynnes/U.S. Forest Service

Heavy winds down power lines, cause wildfires

Marshall McClung
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Tallulah – Windy conditions, low humidity and dense underbrush all combined to make it difficult to control a large brush fire that started around 12:40 p.m. March 30. Firefighters with both the N.C. and U.S.
Students at Robbinsville Elementary School enjoy lunch inside the cafeteria Tuesday. It was announced Monday that pupils across the district will enjoy free breakfast and lunch for the next four years. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Students at Robbinsville Elementary School enjoy lunch inside the cafeteria Tuesday. It was announced Monday that pupils across the district will enjoy free breakfast and lunch for the next four years. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

$1 million? It’s on the house

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Robbinsville – It might be the biggest win-win ever achieved between Graham County Schools and parents of the district’s students.
Dixie Leonard bites into the deliciousness of a sample provided to those who attended the Bunny Hop Tasting Event that was held as part of Robbinsville High School’s SpringFest on Saturday. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Dixie Leonard bites into the deliciousness of a sample provided to those who attended the Bunny Hop Tasting Event that was held as part of Robbinsville High School’s SpringFest on Saturday. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

But first: chocolate

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Robbinsville – Picture this: you stroll into the Robbinsville High School Commons Area. Vendors warmly greet you, with arts, crafts and candy for sale as far as the eye can see. The Easter Bunny sits to your left, waving and waiting for the pre-requisite photo op.
Vietnam War veteran Lamar Crisp (left) and American Legion Post 182 Commander Harold Phillips unveil the sign for Veterans Memorial Hill, which will share the same path as East Main Street in Robbinsville. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Vietnam War veteran Lamar Crisp (left) and American Legion Post 182 Commander Harold Phillips unveil the sign for Veterans Memorial Hill, which will share the same path as East Main Street in Robbinsville. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

‘We all take pride in our country’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Robbinsville – Over 120 veterans, government officials and residents alike said little about the cramped nature of March 29’s Veterans Memorial Hill dedication ceremony.

Downed power lines spark brush fires

Marshall McClung
Friday, March 31, 2023
Snowbird – A U.S. Forest Service crew discovered a brush fire burning shortly before 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Local firefighters from both the U.S. and N.C. forest services responded to the fire burning on Old Santeetlah Road.

Hiker injured on Yellow Creek Falls

Marshall McClung
Friday, March 31, 2023
Tapoco – The Graham County 911 Center received a call around 1:25 p.m. Saturday that a 65-year-old male had fallen off the Yellow Creek Falls Trail, located off U.S. 129 North. The caller also advised that the man would need to be carried out.