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Ella Nelms drives the ball during Game 2 of the 1A state championship series May 30. Nelms was recently named to the MaxPreps Small Town All-American Team. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Ella Nelms drives the ball during Game 2 of the 1A state championship series May 30. Nelms was recently named to the MaxPreps Small Town All-American Team. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Nelms named to MaxPreps team

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
El Dorado Hills, Calif. – By the time Ella Nelms reaches her senior year, she will have enough awards on-paper to overwhelm a reader.
Under the latest changes to operating hours, the East Buffalo sanitation site off U.S. 129 will be accessible five days a week. Photo courtesy of Gavin Colvard/Graham County Sanitation Department

Under the latest changes to operating hours, the East Buffalo sanitation site off U.S. 129 will be accessible five days a week. Photo courtesy of Gavin Colvard/Graham County Sanitation Department

County announces new sanitation hours

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Following the completion of a countywide survey, hours have once again been modified for anyone wishing to haul off refuse to local sanitation centers.
The Robbinsville Lady Knights cheer after being announced as the 1A state champions May 30. The team was recently named one of the Top 25 in the nation. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The Robbinsville Lady Knights cheer after being announced as the 1A state champions May 30. The team was recently named one of the Top 25 in the nation. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights named to elite lists

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 9, 2026
El Dorado Hills, Calif. – Even though the season ended six weeks ago, the Robbinsville Lady Knights continue to receive accolades that fully demonstrate their dominance this season.
Parents and family members alike cheer on the 0-5 age group during Satuday's watermelon-eating contest, which was held as part of the Graham County Heritage Festival. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Parents and family members alike cheer on the 0-5 age group during Satuday's watermelon-eating contest, which was held as part of the Graham County Heritage Festival. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Locals, visitors enjoy Graham County Heritage Festival

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Robbinsville – Over 2,500 attendees passed through the annual Graham County Heritage Festival, which was held Friday-Saturday.Dodging a torrential downpour just before opening Friday – as well as heavy winds Saturday morning – the festival was deemed a huge success.
Officials from across Graham County participate in the ceremonial groundbreaking of the new Robbinsville Elementary School on July 1. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Officials from across Graham County participate in the ceremonial groundbreaking of the new Robbinsville Elementary School on July 1. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

'Children are our future'

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Robbinsville – After a ceremonial scoop with a shovel, Graham County Schools took a huge step forward in its quest to consolidate all three of its district institutions onto a single campus.
Cameras such as this one on Knight Street in Robbinsville have recently drawn public inquires, directed toward the Graham County Sheriff's Office.

Cameras such as this one on Knight Street in Robbinsville have recently drawn public inquires, directed toward the Graham County Sheriff's Office.

Attention 'Flocks' to cameras

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Robbinsville – Though the first of the group appeared some three years ago, the public has just began to question the unannounced appearance of cameras that have been placed strategically in several locations – predominantly around the county seat.
Residents packed the Graham County Community Building for Tuesday's commissioner meeting, with many wishing to support and speak out against pertinent budget topics. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Residents packed the Graham County Community Building for Tuesday's commissioner meeting, with many wishing to support and speak out against pertinent budget topics. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Public speaks out before budget passes

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Robbinsville – The much-discussed 2026-27 fiscal year budget for Graham County passed Tuesday evening, on a 3-2 vote. Commission chair Meggan Smith and commissioner Natasha Williams voted against the ordinance.

Annual Azalea Photo Contest underway

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Entries are now being accepted for the annual Azalea Photo Contest, a collaboration between Graham County Travel & Tourism and The Graham Star. This year's contest includes a twist: entries will be voted on by readers of The Star.