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Baseline results look good for local town

Charlie Benton
Friday, May 21, 2021
Lake Santeetlah – A baseline has been established for a new water quality testing program, and the results look good. At its meeting on May 13, the Town of Lake Santeetlah’s council heard an update on the program from Councilman Roger Carlton, who is spearheading it.  “We’re clean,” Carlton said.
Debbie Buchanan and her one-year-old niece, Sadie Buchanan, check out a hot rod on display at Saturday’s Drag-on Car Show. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Debbie Buchanan and her one-year-old niece, Sadie Buchanan, check out a hot rod on display at Saturday’s Drag-on Car Show. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Get your motor runnin’

Charlie Benton
Friday, May 21, 2021
Robbinsville – Gearheads from across the region had a chance to come together and show off their rides Saturday at the Drag-On Car Show, hosted by the Robbinsville Tourism Authority.
Robbinsville High School Valedictorian Dalson Jordan (left) and Salutatorian Kolby Brooks have been close friends throughout their entire school careers. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville High School Valedictorian Dalson Jordan (left) and Salutatorian Kolby Brooks have been close friends throughout their entire school careers. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Good students; better friends

Charlie Benton
Friday, May 21, 2021
Robbinsville – When the Class of 2021 walks across the stage on Sunday, it will be led by two longtime best friends.  Carrying with them a list of impressive accolades, Robbinsville High School’s Dalson Jordan and Kolby Brooks will serve as respective valedictorian and salutatorian of the class.

Friends, colleagues remember former commissioner, manager

Charlie Benton
Friday, May 21, 2021
West Fort Hill – An iconic presence in Graham County recently passed away. Former County Manager and longtime County Commissioner Raymond Williams died on May 7. Williams was heavily involved in the community and was known to many as “Big Bird.” In addition to his civic responsibilities.
The Rev. Patrick O’Dell addresses Graham County Commissioners during Tuesday’s meeting. O’Dell was joined by around 50 concerned citizens, who gathered to show solidarity against the rampant issue with illegal substances in the county. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

The Rev. Patrick O’Dell addresses Graham County Commissioners during Tuesday’s meeting. O’Dell was joined by around 50 concerned citizens, who gathered to show solidarity against the rampant issue with illegal substances in the county. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

‘We want a better, safer community

Charlie Benton
Friday, May 21, 2021
Robbinsville – A group of citizens concerned about growing substance problems in Graham County have banded together to appeal the county government for help in the fight.

I Love Graham County contest open

News Staff
Thursday, May 13, 2021
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.
21st Century students raced down this track during last week’s Pinewood derbies. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

21st Century students raced down this track during last week’s Pinewood derbies. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Need for speed

Charlie Benton
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Robbinsville – Students in the 21st Century Afterschool Program at Robbinsville Elementary School and Robbinsville Middle School got to participate in a fun competition last week, with the hosting of two pinewood derbies.

County to receive first J&J doses

Charlie Benton
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Robbinsville – With the pause in administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine lifted in North Carolina and across the country, the Graham County Health Department will receive 100 doses of the vaccine this week.