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Santeetlah rejects sheriff’s surveillance camera system

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Lake Santeetlah – The Town of Lake Santeetlah council turned down an offer by the Graham County Sheriff’s Office to participate in a video surveillance program, concerned about cost, privacy issues and whether the town has enough crime to justify the cost.
The Town of Robbinsville is looking to apply for a grant to pay for a stormwater management master plan, which can be used to guide infrastructure improvements to avoid localized flooding – such as this situation on Ford Street following heavy rains two weeks ago. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

The Town of Robbinsville is looking to apply for a grant to pay for a stormwater management master plan, which can be used to guide infrastructure improvements to avoid localized flooding – such as this situation on Ford Street following heavy rains two weeks ago. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Town seeks grant for stormwater management

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Robbinsville – The Town of Robbinsville will be applying for a grant to develop a stormwater management master plan to help solve flooding within town limits. Grant money is available through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the COVID-19 relief law.

Louisiana man dies in two-vehicle accident 

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Santeetlah – A 31-year-old Louisiana man was killed in a two-vehicle accident Friday on U.S. 129.  Lafayette resident James B. Mills II was traveling southbound toward Robbinsville among a string of motorcycles around 3 p.m.

County says sheriff not eligible for buyback

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County Sheriff Jerry Crisp has dropped his lawsuit against the county and its commissioners for back retirement payments, but an affidavit filed by the county’s finance officer contends that Crisp was never eligible for the benefits in the first place.
Alumni, family and former faculty of Stecoah Union School pose for pictures by photographer Katie Beasley (foreground), during a reunion at the former school Saturday. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Alumni, family and former faculty of Stecoah Union School pose for pictures by photographer Katie Beasley (foreground), during a reunion at the former school Saturday. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Remembering the good ol’ days

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Stecoah -- Stecoah Union School alumni and family members gathered for their annual reunion Saturday at their old school, now known as the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center. The annual celebration brought together former students, their families and a couple of former faculty members.
This photo, taken Monday afternoon off Rodney Orr Bypass, shows gas prices of $3.79 per gallon at the Shell (front) and 76 stations. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

This photo, taken Monday afternoon off Rodney Orr Bypass, shows gas prices of $3.79 per gallon at the Shell (front) and 76 stations. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Drivers get relief as gas prices ease

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 18, 2022
If you drive, gas prices have probably been on your mind recently, especially if you live in Robbinsville or are motoring your way through Graham County.
The county’s 150th anniversary celebration officially began Friday at Fontana Dam. The Gunter Cabin was opened for public exploration throughout the evening. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The county’s 150th anniversary celebration officially began Friday at Fontana Dam. The Gunter Cabin was opened for public exploration throughout the evening. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Celebration wraps up Saturday

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County turned 150 in January, and the county kicked off celebrations with observance events in Fontana Village and Stecoah last weekend, with the main event — a two-day celebration in Robbinsville — kicking off Friday evening and continues throughout the day on Saturday.