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Cody Cline (left) and Sarah Gibby proudly represent the Robbinsville High School Class of 2022 as its respective valedictorian and salutatorian. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Cody Cline (left) and Sarah Gibby proudly represent the Robbinsville High School Class of 2022 as its respective valedictorian and salutatorian. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Being the elite

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Robbinsville – So what exactly does it take to become the valedictorian and salutatorian of your peers?
A breakdown of voting throughout the county, organized by precinct. Graphic by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

A breakdown of voting throughout the county, organized by precinct. Graphic by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Williams prevails in commissioner primary

News Staff
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Robbinsville – Every vote counts. In a race that literally went down to the final ballot reviewed, Natasha Williams bested Andy Lynn for the third Republican slot on the November general ballot for Graham County Board of Commissioners, 697-696. Provisional ballots almost mattered.
Robbinsville Middle School’s Daphne Barlow (second from right) is mobbed by teammates Kynadee Spencer, Khaygen Buchanan and Dreylee Webster (from left) after her walk-off hit May 11 against Cherokee, which lifted Robbinsville to a 2-1 victory in the season finale. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville Middle School’s Daphne Barlow (second from right) is mobbed by teammates Kynadee Spencer, Khaygen Buchanan and Dreylee Webster (from left) after her walk-off hit May 11 against Cherokee, which lifted Robbinsville to a 2-1 victory in the season finale. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Future stars shine bright

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Robbinsville – After the first inning of the May 11 season finale, the middle school Lady Knights and Cherokee were tied 1-1. By the bottom of the seventh, the game was stuck in the same deadlock.
On this attempt, Lady Knights sophomore Zoie Shuler broke the 1A state record in the triple jump, setting a new standard of 39 feet, 9 ¼ inches at Saturday’s championship meet in Greensboro. It was her second state championship of the day. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

On this attempt, Lady Knights sophomore Zoie Shuler broke the 1A state record in the triple jump, setting a new standard of 39 feet, 9 ¼ inches at Saturday’s championship meet in Greensboro. It was her second state championship of the day. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

2 competitors; 4 titles

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Greensboro – One successfully defended his crown, while another fully redeemed a pair of second-place finishes from 2021. Black Knights junior Brock Adams and Lady Knights sophomore Zoie Shuler dominated their individual events at the N.C.
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.