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Retired FBI agent and Graham County native Gary Holloway stands next to a plaque presented to him at his retirement from the agency. Holloway was one of several agents involved in the investigation of the United Airlines Flight 93 Crash site following the 9/11 attacks. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Retired FBI agent and Graham County native Gary Holloway stands next to a plaque presented to him at his retirement from the agency. Holloway was one of several agents involved in the investigation of the United Airlines Flight 93 Crash site following the 9/11 attacks. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

‘Like a footprint in the sand’

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 16, 2021
As the United States marks 20 years since 9/11, one Graham County man has an intimate connection to the country’s worst terrorist attack.  As a Federal Bureau of Investigation agent based in Knoxville, Tenn.

Santeetlah to hold public hearing on speed limits

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Lake Santeetlah – One local municipality is continuing to work toward standardized speed limits. At the advice of town attorney Brian Gulden, the Town of Lake Santeetlah Council voted to hold a public hearing on a 10 or 15 mile per hour speed limit on Oct. 26.  Gulden explained at the Sept.
A residence on East Buffalo was totally destroyed by fire on Sept. 7.

A residence on East Buffalo was totally destroyed by fire on Sept. 7.

Structure fire results in total loss

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Santeetlah – Graham County Volunteer firefighters from all stations were put to work on the morning of Sept. 7, when an East Buffalo Road home went up in flames. Despite the firefighters’ efforts against the blaze, the structure was a total loss.
Be not deceived: illegitimate links to streams are popping up everywhere on social media.

Be not deceived: illegitimate links to streams are popping up everywhere on social media.

Avoid fake live streams for high school sports

News Staff
Friday, September 10, 2021
Chapel Hill – The N.C. High School Athletic Association wants the public about a growing trend in internet scamming.
Christopher Nathaniel Rabb, 20, sits in Graham County District Court on Tuesday. Judge Kaleb Wingate granted a female victim who he allegedly assaulted and kidnapped a restraining order against him. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Christopher Nathaniel Rabb, 20, sits in Graham County District Court on Tuesday. Judge Kaleb Wingate granted a female victim who he allegedly assaulted and kidnapped a restraining order against him. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Restraining order granted to alleged victim

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Robbinsville – A restraining order was granted to a female victim, following testimony in Graham County District Court on Tuesday.

Town aldermen approve Huddle House annexation

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Robbinsville – A new piece of land now belongs to the Town of Robbinsville.  Following a public hearing at its Sept. 1 meeting, the board unanimously approved annexing the land on which the now-closed Huddle House restaurant is located.

Mask surplus on-hand for in-person return

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Robbinsville – When Graham County students return to in-person instruction on Monday, they will be required to wear a mask. And thanks to a $14,134.58 investment, each pupil will have a mask available to them.

Robbinsville scores well on draft audit

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Robbinsville – It was mostly good news Tuesday afternoon for the Town of Robbinsville, as the municipality heard its audit report for the 2020-21 fiscal year in a specially-called meeting.  The report was given by Certified Public Accountant Nancy K.
With Kensley Phillips (4) and Delaney Brooms (1) looking on, Robbinsville’s senior libero Halee Anderson digs the ball out on back-row defense during the Aug. 23 home match against Smoky Mountain. Before sports were paused district-wide until Sept. 13, the Lady Knights compiled a 6-0 record in non-conference play. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

With Kensley Phillips (4) and Delaney Brooms (1) looking on, Robbinsville’s senior libero Halee Anderson digs the ball out on back-row defense during the Aug. 23 home match against Smoky Mountain. Before sports were paused district-wide until Sept. 13, the Lady Knights compiled a 6-0 record in non-conference play. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville enters pause with unblemished record

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Asheville – Though sports across Graham County have been paused until Sept. 13, there are plenty of positives to find in Robbinsville’s volleyball program.