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Fall fire season sparked by several outbreaks

Marshall McClung
Thursday, October 27, 2022
With the falling leaves of autumn comes fall fire season and dry fuels in the forest. Local firefighters with the N.C. Forest Service, U.S. Forest Service and volunteer fire departments were busy with small brush fires over the weekend. Around 6 p.m.
This unusual sweet potato turned enough heads at the 2022 N.C. Mountain State Fair in Fletcher for Double 00 Farm to receive a pair of 1st-place ribbons for the vegetable.

This unusual sweet potato turned enough heads at the 2022 N.C. Mountain State Fair in Fletcher for Double 00 Farm to receive a pair of 1st-place ribbons for the vegetable.

Graham County wins big at fair

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Fletcher – The 2022 installment of the N.C. Mountain State Fair was kind to both individuals and organizations from Graham County. The annual showcase was held at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center in Fletcher (an Asheville suburb) from Sept. 9-18.
A swarm of attendees mill around Saturday’s Cherohala Skyway Festival. The annual extravaganza is held in Tellico Plains, Tenn., which was connected to Robbinsville with the skyway’s opening in 1996. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

A swarm of attendees mill around Saturday’s Cherohala Skyway Festival. The annual extravaganza is held in Tellico Plains, Tenn., which was connected to Robbinsville with the skyway’s opening in 1996. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Cherohala Skyway festival draws crowds to Tellico Plains

Randy Foster
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Tellico Plains, Tenn. – Thousands of spectators converged on Tellico Plains on Saturday, for the sixth annual Cherohala Skyway Festival. The event is a fundraiser for the Charles Hall Museum of History & Heritage, and other organizations in the Tellico Plains area.
Bonnie Jean Price (behind the podium) addresses the Board of Commissioners at the Oct. 18 meeting, seeking support for a horse riding arena in Graham County. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Bonnie Jean Price (behind the podium) addresses the Board of Commissioners at the Oct. 18 meeting, seeking support for a horse riding arena in Graham County. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Horse arena idea gets footing with county board

Randy Foster
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Robbinsville – Bonnie Jean Price has been pitching the idea of re-establishing a horse-riding arena in Graham County for the newly formed non-profit saddle club for which she is the spokesman.

Charges temporarily dropped after meth arrest

Randy Foster
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Robbinsville – The District Attorney’s Office voluntarily dismissed drug charges against a Robbinsville man, in a case called one of the largest methamphetamine raids in Graham County history and the arrest of what Sheriff Jerry Crisp called one of the county’s biggest drug dealers.
Rebecca Morris was chosen as the winner of The Graham Star's 2021 Fall Foliage Contest, after capturing this colorful moment at Stewart Cabin on Oct. 23.

Rebecca Morris was chosen as the winner of The Graham Star's 2021 Fall Foliage Contest, after capturing this colorful moment at Stewart Cabin on Oct. 23.

Foliage contest returns

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Tallulah – The Graham Star wants to encourage you to spend the month of October traveling around the county, taking in the stunning views produced by the changing seasons. And if you see a backdrop that simply takes your breath away, snap a photo – we want to see it.
Visitors get a look at some of the many quilts on display Saturday at the Stecoah Harvest Festival. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Visitors get a look at some of the many quilts on display Saturday at the Stecoah Harvest Festival. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Glimpse into yesteryear

Randy Foster
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Stecoah – An estimated 2,140 people attended the 2022 Stecoah Harvest Festival on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 and 15. The event opened on Friday with a campfire and marshmallow roast, as John Toineeta of Cherokee played his lyrical flute and told about Cherokee history and folklore from 6-8 p.m.

Helping to fight the good fight

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Robbinsville – A chance encounter in Nashville has morphed into a visit from the N.C. Faith & Freedom Coalition. Current Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and former University of Tennessee head football coach Phillip Fulmer will be in Graham County on Thursday, Oct.

Water leak a teachable moment for Santeetlah

Randy Foster
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Lake Santeetlah – The town experienced a water line break along Nantahala Terrace over the past month, during which town officials learned about the need to issue “boil water” notifications to water customers affected by the break.
Graham County Sheriff candidates Brad Hoxit (left, unaffiliated) and Russell Moody (Republican) come together for a moment of unity at the conclusion of Saturday’s General Election Forum. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Graham County Sheriff candidates Brad Hoxit (left, unaffiliated) and Russell Moody (Republican) come together for a moment of unity at the conclusion of Saturday’s General Election Forum. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Candidates state their case

Randy Foster
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Robbinsville – Candidates for local and statewide offices did their best to gain votes during a general election candidates forum held by The Graham Star at the Graham County Courthouse on Saturday evening.