Rising cases discussed at health board meeting
Charlie Benton
Along with many places in the country, Graham County is once again seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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Annual fishing derby rescheduled
Koda Moody
Robbinsville – The Robbinsville Tourism Authority covered several topics at its July 27 meeting, including the postponement of the ever-popular fishing derby.
The event – which was penciled in for Saturday, Sept.
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Billy Holder shows off a large tomato growing in one of his three gardens on family land in Stecoah. The 87-year-old has gardened his entire life. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com
Lifetime of growth
Charlie Benton
* Green Thumbs: Conclusion of a 5-part series
Stecoah – Even at 87 years old, Billy Holder hasn’t yet stepped back from tending his gardens throughout the year.
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Stecoah Diner was fully engulfed Monday night, shortly after a fire started in the kitchen of the longtime local establishment. Crews deemed the structure a total loss in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
Popular restaurant lost to late-night blaze
Kevin Hensley
Stecoah – Some 12 hours after a fire drew the attention of a small Graham County community, smoke still lingered in the valley.
Stecoah Diner – formerly known as Tooties Cafe at the intersection of U.S.
Thursday, August 5, 2021
New Graham County Schools music educator Amber Watkins (right) works one-on-one with freshman tenor saxophonist Ryan Lynn Monday. The band is currently preparing its marching show for the upcoming season. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com
Putting in the work
Charlie Benton
Robbinsville – After a turbulent year, the Black Knight Band is gearing up for its 2021-22 marching season as its camp continues through the month of July.
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Superintendent discusses adjunct instructor bill
Charlie Benton
As a bill in the General Assembly allowing for adjunct instructors in public schools becomes law, Graham County Schools Superintendent Angie Knight said she saw some ways that the district could take advantage of the new rules.
Gov. Roy Cooper signed Senate Bill 582 into law on June 21.
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Cherokee language program could return
Charlie Benton
Robbinsville – “Get ‘em young” is a mantra often used to describe instilling positive values into children at a young age.
With that sentiment in mind, Graham County students might once again have access to learning the Cherokee language at Robbinsville Elementary School.
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Fontana accepts board member’s resignation
Kevin Hensley
Fontana Dam – In light of recent legal troubles, a town council member has tendered his resignation.
Jason Duke’s exit from the board was agreed upon at the town’s July 21 meeting, which came after Duke was arrested on June 11 following an alleged multi-hour incident through the town’s resort.
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Robbinsville Elementary School art teacher Lynn Lynn, Robbinsville High School English teacher Brittany Tincher and Robbinsville Middle School science teacher Becky Brock (from left) were named the 2020-21 Graham County Schools’ Teachers of the Year. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com
Top of the class
Charlie Benton
Robbinsville – Three Graham County Schools educators have been named the best of the 2020-21 school year.
In June, Graham County Schools announced its three teachers of the year, as picked by their peers and district leadership.
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Cancer group holding silent auction
Koda Moody
By Koda Moody
The Graham Star
Robbinsville – The Graham Cancer Support Group continues to serve the community, with nearly $30K distributed to those in need.
Applications are still being accepted for those battling cancer, with patients eligible for $250 every 90 days.
Thursday, July 22, 2021