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Michelle Shiplet addresses a group of about 30 local and state leaders at a May 19 “Think Tank,” hoping to identify and solve some of Graham County’s more pressing problems. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Michelle Shiplet addresses a group of about 30 local and state leaders at a May 19 “Think Tank,” hoping to identify and solve some of Graham County’s more pressing problems. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

‘Demo the Silos’ aimed at bridging gaps

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Robbinsville – When Michelle Shiplet became executive director of Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team (GREAT) in 2019, she found a shelf filled with community improvement plans for Graham County and Robbinsville that – at best – were only partially accomplished.
The Town of Fontana Dam is once again back to five members. From left are Lacie McBee, new council member Luis Geraldo, Brandon Jones, Tiffany Duke and mayor Rob Hardy. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The Town of Fontana Dam is once again back to five members. From left are Lacie McBee, new council member Luis Geraldo, Brandon Jones, Tiffany Duke and mayor Rob Hardy. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Water leaks continue to consume local township

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Fontana Dam – When the entire tax base of your town is based around a resort that offers a scenic lake as one of its main draws, you will want to plug any issues that may arise from the water itself.

Justice center project could reach $23 million

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Robbinsville – Architectural and engineering firms will be invited to show their interest and qualifications in the construction of a central justice center off West Fort Road, as county staff looks for funding for the project – which could cost upward of $23 million.

Final numbers released from auction

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Tallulah – Flexible Funding, LLC. – Graham County Land Company’s largest creditor – is entitled to payment from auction proceeds of $1.98 million as partial reimbursement of an estimated total debt of more than $32 million, including $18.89 million owed to Flexible Funding alone.
Last year’s cover contest was won by county resident Gary Jones.

Last year’s cover contest was won by county resident Gary Jones.

I Love Graham County cover contest open

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Tallulah – The Graham Star – Graham County’s hometown newspaper since 1955 – is now accepting artwork for the cover of its annual I Love Graham County magazine, an information guide that spotlights local residents and businesses.
Malibu Boats company officials and professional athletes and models rendezvous in Lake Santeetlah on May 18, to compare notes during a lake cleanup. The group is at the lake for two weeks to shoot promotional videos for the premium ski boats. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Malibu Boats company officials and professional athletes and models rendezvous in Lake Santeetlah on May 18, to compare notes during a lake cleanup. The group is at the lake for two weeks to shoot promotional videos for the premium ski boats. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Malibu mark

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Lake Santeetlah – Go to Malibu Boats’ website (malibuboats.com) and if the backdrops for its promotional photos and videos look familiar, they should.

Bison EV announcement ‘premature’

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Robbinsville – An announcement by Mayor Shaun Adams earlier this month that a company that retrofits electric vehicles will be opening a manufacturing plant in Robbinsville “was premature,” the company’s chief executive told The Graham Star.

‘How can they believe that?’

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Robbinsville – Kathe Lowney has been interested in the New Religious Movement since she learned of the Unification Church when she was in high school. She wondered why and how people would join groups that are unpopular among the general religious population.