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Chase Lancaster of Lancaster Rodeo Productions oversees the unloading and installation of a bull ring in a field behind the old Bemis Lumber Yard on Sept. 1. Lancaster is producing a rodeo – the first in Robbinsville in decades – to be held this weekend. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Chase Lancaster of Lancaster Rodeo Productions oversees the unloading and installation of a bull ring in a field behind the old Bemis Lumber Yard on Sept. 1. Lancaster is producing a rodeo – the first in Robbinsville in decades – to be held this weekend. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Weekend rodeo first of several upcoming events

Randy Foster
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Snowbird – The first rodeo in Robbinsville in decades will be held Friday and Saturday, behind the old Bemis Lumber Yard (670 Snowbird Road).
Plans are in progress to repair a washed-out section of the lower loop trail at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, which has left half the loop inaccessible off and on for about two years. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Plans are in progress to repair a washed-out section of the lower loop trail at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, which has left half the loop inaccessible off and on for about two years. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Help is on the way

Randy Foster
Thursday, September 8, 2022
At Nantahala National Forest’s Cheoah District, which encompasses around 2/3 of Graham County, it’s been a rough couple of years.

Leaders hear concerns at special meeting

Randy Foster
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County’s state legislators were in Robbinsville on Sept. 1, to hear concerns from county government and school officials about funding needs, and the impacts of state legislation on local spending.
A model of a C-141B cargo jet sits on a pedestal amid roses and U.S. flags distributed to surviving family members of the crew of nine Air Force servicemen killed in a crash on Aug. 31, 1982, at a memorial service held on the 40-year anniversary of the tragedy. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

A model of a C-141B cargo jet sits on a pedestal amid roses and U.S. flags distributed to surviving family members of the crew of nine Air Force servicemen killed in a crash on Aug. 31, 1982, at a memorial service held on the 40-year anniversary of the tragedy. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Aug. 31, 1982

Randy Foster
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Cherohala – It was a tragedy that did more than cut short the lives of nine elite U.S.
A life-flight helicopter takes off from the West Buffalo Creek bridge – just below the Cherohala Skyway – on Aug. 23, after a motorcycle crash. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

A life-flight helicopter takes off from the West Buffalo Creek bridge – just below the Cherohala Skyway – on Aug. 23, after a motorcycle crash. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Alabama man life-flighted after Skyway motorcycle crash

Randy Foster
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Cherohala – An Alabama motorcyclist was airlifted for medical treatment after he ran off the road and crashed on Cherohala Skyway on Aug. 23. The crash occurred on a sharp bend of Cherohala Skyway between West Buffalo Road and Santeetlah Road, according to the Highway Patrol report.
The Robbinsville High School Class of 1972 gather for a photo Saturday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The Robbinsville High School Class of 1972 gather for a photo Saturday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

As time goes on ...

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Robbinsville – The same year that Graham County celebrated its 100th birthday, the Robbinsville High School Class of 1972 received its diplomas.
Chris Ferriss reviews revaluation data at his temporary desk at the Graham County Tax Assessor’s office in Robbinsville on Aug. 25. Ferriss is a real estate appraiser and tax consultant hired by the county to assist in its 2023 revaluation. Photo courtesy of Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Chris Ferriss reviews revaluation data at his temporary desk at the Graham County Tax Assessor’s office in Robbinsville on Aug. 25. Ferriss is a real estate appraiser and tax consultant hired by the county to assist in its 2023 revaluation. Photo courtesy of Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Tax assessor preps for ’23 revaluation

Randy Foster
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Robbinsville – If you have owned property for any length of time in Graham County, you should know that every few years, the county tax assessor evaluates your property and assigns an updated property tax value.
Alyssa Monroe’s detailed facepaint was a hit at the Oct. 31, 2020 Robbinsville High School Trunk-or-Treat. Her cheerful demeanor was enough to convince judges of the 2021 N.C. Press Association News, Editorial and Photojournalism contest that former Graham Star staff photographer Art Miller should receive first place in the Photography, General News competition for capturing Monroe in the moment. Photo by Art Miller/The Graham Star

Alyssa Monroe’s detailed facepaint was a hit at the Oct. 31, 2020 Robbinsville High School Trunk-or-Treat. Her cheerful demeanor was enough to convince judges of the 2021 N.C. Press Association News, Editorial and Photojournalism contest that former Graham Star staff photographer Art Miller should receive first place in the Photography, General News competition for capturing Monroe in the moment. Photo by Art Miller/The Graham Star

Graham Star wins 4 state press awards

News Staff
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Tallulah – Four of the N.C. Press Association’s 2021 awards were clinched by The Graham Star, which has provided unparalleled news coverage from and around Graham County, N.C. since 1955. The Star received one first-place nod, as well as three awards for third place. All winners of the 2021 N.C.