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Several indicted during superior court term

Charlie Benton
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Robbinsville – Superior Court took place in Graham County in late February and early March, with 23 indictments being handed down, some for crimes going back as far as 2019:  * Robert Michael Phillips, 33 of Robbinsville, was indicted three times for separate incidents, including possession of a...

New diversion program begins operation in county

Charlie Benton
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
A new program aims to help residents of Graham County who have been in trouble with the law – and are dealing with substance issues – get back on their feet.  For approximately two months, a grant-funded Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program has been operating in the county.

Commissioners hear mural presentation

Charlie Benton
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Robbinsville – The local revitalization organization REVVED UP gave its pitch for two possible murals for downtown Robbinsville to the Graham County Board of Commissioners at its March 16 meeting.

Superintendent talks return to school

Charlie Benton
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Robbinsville – Following Gov. Roy Cooper’s decision to move toward full-time in-person school statewide, Graham County Schools made some changes to its current instructional plans.
Joseph Pressley was apprehended by Graham County sheriff’s deputies at the Robbinsville Shell station March 17, after allegedly cutting catalytic converters off several county vehicles. Photo by Neal Wachob/The Graham Star

Joseph Pressley was apprehended by Graham County sheriff’s deputies at the Robbinsville Shell station March 17, after allegedly cutting catalytic converters off several county vehicles. Photo by Neal Wachob/The Graham Star

Man arrested after alleged theft, shoplifting

Charlie Benton
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Robbinsville – A Marble man was arrested in Robbinsville on March 17, after allegedly stealing catalytic converters from Graham County vehicles and later shoplifting from a local convenience store.

Man arrested after alleged assault, robbery

Charlie Benton
Thursday, March 18, 2021
A Robbinsville man remains behind bars at the Graham County Jail, after allegedly assaulting a woman and taking her $20 cell phone.  Court documents show that on March 11, 30-year-old Kevin Edward Mashburn took the victim’s cell phone by means of an assault on her.
Miss Gabrielle Celeste Hooper was named Miss Lady Knight 2020-21 during Friday’s homecoming festivities. With Hooper is her escort, Mr. Dalson Jordan. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Miss Gabrielle Celeste Hooper was named Miss Lady Knight 2020-21 during Friday’s homecoming festivities. With Hooper is her escort, Mr. Dalson Jordan. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Queen of enchantment

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Robbinsville – With a “Fairytale” theme lingering in the air, Gabby Hooper was named the 2020-21 Robbinsville High School Homecoming Queen during halftime of Friday’s football game against Erwin. As reality sunk in, Hooper was overwhelmed with excitement.

Aldermen take steps toward murals; appoint new RTA member

Charlie Benton
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Robbinsville – A pair of new murals were a hot topic at March 3’s Town of Robbinsville Board of Aldermen meeting, following a presentation by REVVED UP founder John Colwell.  Colwell presented two possible murals for the town, including an abstract mountain scene on the Lovelace building.