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Santeetlah budget hearing continued until May

Charlie Benton
Friday, April 30, 2021
Lake Santeetlah – One county township has continued its budget hearing to May 15, after many citizens asked for a second hearing.  The Town of Lake Santeetlah held its first budget hearing on Saturday, giving details of its proposed 2021-22 town budget. As it was a hearing, no action was taken.

Brush fires continue

Marshall McClung
Friday, April 30, 2021
Atoah – The recent spell of dry and windy weather has resulted in a number of small brush fires in Graham County, including one in Hoot Owl Hollow off Atoah Circle. Fire personnel from the N.C. Forest Service, U.S.
Graham County Schools is preparing to soon bring its recently-purchased food truck into service. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Graham County Schools is preparing to soon bring its recently-purchased food truck into service. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Food truck set to make debut

Charlie Benton
Friday, April 30, 2021
Robbinsville – Graham County Schools is gearing up to roll out one of its newest assets to serve the community. After several months of work, the district’s new food truck will soon be ready to transport meals to virtual learners in remote areas of the county, as well as serving in other roles.
Educators Ricky Parham, Jessica Wehr and Bryan Beasley (from left) are among several local teachers who have had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, while still providing a quality education – both virtually and in-person. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Educators Ricky Parham, Jessica Wehr and Bryan Beasley (from left) are among several local teachers who have had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, while still providing a quality education – both virtually and in-person. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

For the kids and the community

Charlie Benton
Friday, April 30, 2021
* Unsung Heroes: Finale of a 5-part series Robbinsville – Among the many institutions upended by the COVID-19 pandemic was the educational system, with educators across the country being required to teach their students virtually.