County still weighing options for justice center
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – A public hearing about the proposed Graham County Justice Center surprisingly drew a low attendance.
Friday, March 31, 2023
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This GE Definium XR/f will be available for patients at Graham County Urgent Care and Family Practice within the next three months.
New x-ray coming to urgent care
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – The Graham County Board of Commissioners accepted a bid for a new x-ray machine at the March 21 meeting, which will be used at Graham County Urgent Care and Family Practice.
Friday, March 31, 2023
Donna Stephens has been appointed interim health director for Graham County. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
‘I want to help everybody in our county’
Kevin Hensley
Tallulah – The last two local health directors have both had the addendum of ‘interim’ tacked onto the front of their job titles.
But there is nothing temporary about Graham County’s latest appointment to the role.
Friday, March 31, 2023
Elementary school fire causes evacuation
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – In a matter of 30 minutes Tuesday, a small electrical fire was both discovered and extinguished inside Robbinsville Elementary School.
Graham County EMS received a call around 11:30 a.m. about the fire.
Friday, March 31, 2023
Flexibility sought in new bill
Kevin Hensley
Raleigh – A revised bill that looks to allow for more flexibility in Western North Carolina schools planning their annual calendars has been submitted at the state level.
Sen.
Friday, March 31, 2023
Stove explodes inside tent
Marshall McClung
A lone hiker from Indiana who had set up camp on Stratton Bald had a close call around 8:30 p.m. March 16, when his small backpacking stove exploded starting a grass fire and burning a hole in his tent.
Fortunately, he escaped unharmed. His identity was not released to The Graham Star.
Thursday, March 23, 2023
A resident parked this Coachmen RV on the side of N.C. Hwy. 28 in the Wolf Creek community over a month ago, raising the ire of neighbors due to its questionable setup.
Mired in controversy
Kevin Hensley
Wolf Creek – Residents within the area of Wolf Creek Heights and Gunter Hollow say they have raised concerns with local officials over a RV that has parked and set up what appears to be a temporary dwelling near the N.C. Hwy. 28 roadside.
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Through a court order, this property at 349 Five Points Road in Robbinsville has been earmarked with a “nuisance abatement.” It is believed to be the first such instance of the ruling in Graham County history. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
1st nuisance abatement issued
Kevin Hensley
Any property in Graham County that has been declared a “nuisance” will be flagged with one of these signs from the sheriff’s office.
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Town to hold public hearing concerning sleeping ordinance
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – The county seat is one step closer to adopting an ordinance that would charge those caught sleeping on public sidewalks, streets and benches.
But no matter which side of the proposal you are on, fret not: You will have a chance to make your voice heard.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
From left are Graham County Rescue Squad members Larry Crisp, Brent Eller and Zeb Hutchisen with “victim” David Grant on the stretcher during a Saturday training exercise on Stratton Bald Trail. Photo courtesy of Tory Lynnes/Graham County Rescue Squad
Rescue squad gets new equipment
Marshall McClung
The Graham County Rescue Squad recently received a new piece of equipment that will be used in rescuing injured persons from woodland areas.
The new wheeled-basket stretcher was purchased from Cascade Rescue in Sand Point, Idaho.
Thursday, March 16, 2023