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Family members pose with the new street sign for Wayne Carringer Boulevard, during a dedication ceremony at Robbinsville High School on Friday. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Family members pose with the new street sign for Wayne Carringer Boulevard, during a dedication ceremony at Robbinsville High School on Friday. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

‘Freedom is not free’

Randy Foster
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Robbinsville – In February, the N.C. Board of Transportation unanimously passed a resolution dedicating the new access road between N.C. 129 and Robbinsville High School as Wayne Carringer Boulevard.

Ella to remain

Randy Foster
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Robbinsville – With a narrow majority, Graham County commissioners on Monday voted that a controversial emergency contraceptive medication will continue to be an option for women who seek family planning care from the Graham County Public Health Department.
Jarrett Wildcatt performs on flute during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Junaluska Memorial and Burial Site in Robbinsvillle on Nov. 16. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Jarrett Wildcatt performs on flute during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Junaluska Memorial and Burial Site in Robbinsvillle on Nov. 16. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Paying homage to a warrior

Randy Foster
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Robbinsville – Dozens gathered on a chilly day for the mostly-annual, wreath-laying ceremony for Junaluska, a Cherokee leader whose gravesite and memorial overlook downtown Robbinsville. Junaluska is arguably Graham County’s most famous historical leader.

Dinschel wins 2nd school board seat

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Robbinsville – Yogi Berra once quipped, "It ain't over till it's over." Both Debra "Hank" Dinschel – a Republican – and Maria Shook (D) collectively held their breath as the Graham County Board of Elections presented 15 different ballots at Nov. 17's provisional meeting.

Brush fire damages home, four acres

Marshall McClung
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Topton – Even though officials have continually advised residents to avoid outdoor burning – due to dry conditions this fall – some are still attempting to cheat fate. A home on Old Colvard Road in the southwestern portion of Graham County received slight damage to some siding from a Nov.

Hiker trails off path, later found

Marshall McClung
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Deep Creek – A lost hiker was located after a brief search Oct. 30. Sarah Schuster, 38, had gone on a hike alone into the Deep Creek area of Graham County from a trailhead parking area on Maple Springs Road. On her return, she got off the trail and became lost.

Council members squabble over debit card

Randy Foster
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Lake Santeetlah – Funding for the town’s tourism authority was ended after the town council voted to discontinue charging a bed tax to lodging providers in the town, but the authority has been using unspent funds on a beautification project at the entrance to the town. During the Nov.
Tri-County Democratic Women member Jane Carver (front, center) had plenty of support when she received the distinguished Trailblazer Award in Greensboro. Front row: Elizabeth Goodwin, Democratic Women of North Carolina President; Carver; and Tri-County Democratic Women President Pat Sherrill. Standing in back are Julia Buckner, a past president of the Democratic Women of North Carolina; and Diane Snyder, Tri-County Democratic Women member.

Tri-County Democratic Women member Jane Carver (front, center) had plenty of support when she received the distinguished Trailblazer Award in Greensboro. Front row: Elizabeth Goodwin, Democratic Women of North Carolina President; Carver; and Tri-County Democratic Women President Pat Sherrill. Standing in back are Julia Buckner, a past president of the Democratic Women of North Carolina; and Diane Snyder, Tri-County Democratic Women member.

Truly a trailblazer

Randy Foster
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Greensboro – Jane Carver, a Cherokee County resident who was a founding member of the Tri-County Democratic Women’s Club, received a statewide honor during the Democratic Women of North Carolina convention, held Sept. 23-24 in Greensboro, where she received the prestigious Trailblazer Award.
Brandi Adams addressed the Graham County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday in opposition of Ella, an emergency contraceptive available through the Graham County Public Health Department. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Brandi Adams addressed the Graham County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday in opposition of Ella, an emergency contraceptive available through the Graham County Public Health Department. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Emergency contraceptive decision delayed

Randy Foster
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Robbinsville – A decision whether the Graham County Public Health Department should distribute a specific type of emergency contraceptive remains in the hands of Graham County commissioners until Monday at the earliest.