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Station 3 Fire Chief Brian Johnson is planning construction of a three-bay metal building to supplement the existing structure off Tapoco Road. Station 3 volunteers have been saving up for years for the project, which will cost an estimated $80,000. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Station 3 Fire Chief Brian Johnson is planning construction of a three-bay metal building to supplement the existing structure off Tapoco Road. Station 3 volunteers have been saving up for years for the project, which will cost an estimated $80,000. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

An aging fleet

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Graham County emergency services have come a long way. A handmade two-wheel cart with fire hose served in lieu of a fire engine in the late 1940s, and a hearse served as the county’s only ambulance until the early 1960s.

County approves $22.8 million budget

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County commissioners approved a $22.8 million budget that keeps property taxes unchanged yet also comes to terms with rising costs for nearly everything. The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on June 21 during which there was no public comment.
EMT Hamilton Boxberger, sheriff’s Detective Andrew Bennett and Sheriff’s Capt. Jeff Knight (from left) provide information about services their agencies provide during the Adult Services Resource Fair on June 15 in Robbinsville. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

EMT Hamilton Boxberger, sheriff’s Detective Andrew Bennett and Sheriff’s Capt. Jeff Knight (from left) provide information about services their agencies provide during the Adult Services Resource Fair on June 15 in Robbinsville. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Help available for elderly, disabled in Graham County

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Robbinsville – Older people living on a fixed income have trouble making ends meet under normal circumstances, but with spiking prices for fuel, food and a lot of other things, it is becoming even more difficult.
Daisy rests from exhaustion in the back of a pickup after being rescued from a deep pit filled with greasy water for at least five hours – but as long as 12 hours – between May 29-30.

Daisy rests from exhaustion in the back of a pickup after being rescued from a deep pit filled with greasy water for at least five hours – but as long as 12 hours – between May 29-30.

Dog's best friend

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Snowbird – Daisy and Ace somehow got past the wireless dog fence that had been keeping them safe at home off Poison Branch Road the night of May 29 and went on an adventure that nearly cost Daisy her life.

Cancer support group continues efforts

Kevin Hensley
Monday, June 20, 2022
Robbinsville – In the last five months, the Graham Cancer Support Group has given out $15,750 to those battling the disease. The staggering statistic was presented during treasurer Pam Shaffer’s presentation at the group’s June 9 meeting.
Leo is a 7-year-old Great Pyrenees whose barking led to misdemeanor charges against his owner, Mike Eddings, a resident of Atoah Street in Robbinsville.

Leo is a 7-year-old Great Pyrenees whose barking led to misdemeanor charges against his owner, Mike Eddings, a resident of Atoah Street in Robbinsville.

Prosecutor resigns following bid to alter dog’s vocal cords

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Robbinsville – The assistant district attorney who offered a deal to drop charges in a Robbinsville barking dog case if the defendant has his dog’s vocal cords surgically altered has resigned.