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Cherokee heritage group receives historic preservation grant

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Robbinsville – The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced the award of $2.5 million in grants to 80 organizations across 39 states, including a Franklin-based group seeking to preserve and promote Cherokee history in western North Carolina – including Graham County.

Board seeks ways to save Cable Cove Campground

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Fontana Dam – Members of the Graham County Travel & Tourism board discussed ways to rescue Cable Cove Campground from closure. The U.S. Forest Service won’t reopen the 26-space campground, but a nearby boat ramp will remain open.

Rescue Coalition seeks funding from beer, wine proceeds

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Robbinsville – Natashia Phillips McFadden of The Rescue Coalition is asking the Town of Robbinsville to help fund the non-profit with 25 percent of tax proceeds from local beer and wine sales. McFadden appeared before the Board of Aldermen at its April 6 meeting with the request.
Legislative Affairs Director Deans Eatman, Board Chair Rick Davis, Gallery Manager Melinda DeHart, Executive Director Jennifer West, Program Director Amber Benton and Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Reid Wilson (from left) toured the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center on April 5. Photo courtesy of Brandon Goins/Contributing Photographer

Legislative Affairs Director Deans Eatman, Board Chair Rick Davis, Gallery Manager Melinda DeHart, Executive Director Jennifer West, Program Director Amber Benton and Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Reid Wilson (from left) toured the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center on April 5. Photo courtesy of Brandon Goins/Contributing Photographer

DNR secretary pays special visit to Stecoah Valley Center

Sarah Foster
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Stecoah – On April 5, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Reid Wilson visited the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, where he talked about the resilience of the arts center, the importance of public spaces in our lives and resources to support public...
David Hall, who lives in the house on the left, and Mike and Katlyn Eddings, who live across Atoah Street in the house on the right, are in an ongoing dispute over the Eddings’ dog. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

David Hall, who lives in the house on the left, and Mike and Katlyn Eddings, who live across Atoah Street in the house on the right, are in an ongoing dispute over the Eddings’ dog. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Neighbors at odds over barking dog

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Robbinsville – Neighbors on Atoah Street – at odds over a barking dog – have brought the Graham County Sheriff’s Office into the dispute, with homeowners exchanging accusations and the sheriff accused of abusive behavior.

‘Live Like Kortne’ day set

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Robbinsville – As part of National Volunteer Week, the Graham Cancer Support Group has solidified a day to “Live Like Kortne.” Kortne passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer Dec. 31. The daughter of Dee and Tonia Walsh, Kortne’s legacy will continue on through a Community Service Project.
Angie Knight, superintendent of Graham County Schools, in front of the old VFW building on Main Street in Robbinsville. The school district received a $511,500 grant to restore and convert the building into a sandwich and coffee shop – as well as imprinting shop – to teach high school students real-world skills. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Angie Knight, superintendent of Graham County Schools, in front of the old VFW building on Main Street in Robbinsville. The school district received a $511,500 grant to restore and convert the building into a sandwich and coffee shop – as well as imprinting shop – to teach high school students real-world skills. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Schools get $511K grant

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County Schools has received a $511,500 Golden LEAF Foundation grant that will be used to start a downtown coffee/sandwich shop and imprinting shop to teach Robbinsville High School students real-world workforce skills.
xFlanked by members of the tribal council – as well as his family – Todd Odom (center, second from right on front row) was inducted as an honorary member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on April 7. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

xFlanked by members of the tribal council – as well as his family – Todd Odom (center, second from right on front row) was inducted as an honorary member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on April 7. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

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Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Cherokee – Despite all the adversities – and later, achievements – in the life of Todd Odom, the recognition he was given on April 7 might just rank near the top of the list.

Injured hiker rescued above lodge

Marshall McClung
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Tapoco – Graham County 911 received a call from a couple around 4:30 p.m. on March 29, stating that they had found an injured woman lying in a section of the Slickrock Trail from the trailhead below Tapoco Lodge.