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The only public transportation available in the county, Graham County Transit, began operation in the 1980s. Members of the staff that have worked continually through the COVID-19 pandemic are (clockwise, from top left) Penny Postell, dispatcher Donna Hill, assistant director Tracy Jenkins, Jennifer Conley, Terry Crawford and Frank Deyton. Not pictured are director Juanita Colvard and drivers Michael Badalucca, Lamar Carver and Andrew Hyde. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

The only public transportation available in the county, Graham County Transit, began operation in the 1980s. Members of the staff that have worked continually through the COVID-19 pandemic are (clockwise, from top left) Penny Postell, dispatcher Donna Hill, assistant director Tracy Jenkins, Jennifer Conley, Terry Crawford and Frank Deyton. Not pictured are director Juanita Colvard and drivers Michael Badalucca, Lamar Carver and Andrew Hyde. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Wheels are turnin'

Kevin Hensley
Friday, April 9, 2021
* Unsung Heroes: Part 2 in a 5-part series Even during a pandemic, the van still ships out each day.
Members of the Graham County Sanitation Department make a living by cleaning up the county. From left are Harvey Bollinger, Richard Millsaps, Junior Shaffer, Chris Williams, Gavin Colvard and Scott Hooper. Not pictured are Samuel Shope, Bill Self and Myron Hidden. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Members of the Graham County Sanitation Department make a living by cleaning up the county. From left are Harvey Bollinger, Richard Millsaps, Junior Shaffer, Chris Williams, Gavin Colvard and Scott Hooper. Not pictured are Samuel Shope, Bill Self and Myron Hidden. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Someone’s got to do it

Charlie Benton
Thursday, April 1, 2021
* Unsung Heroes: Part 1 in a 5-part series Every day, Graham County’s sanitation workers oversee the disposal of waste in the county, and ensure that dump sites are kept clean and safe.

New tourism member begins

Charlie Benton
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Robbinsville – The Robbinsville Tourism Authority met Tuesday evening, marking its newest member’s first time at the table.  Blevins Tire and Automotive owner Richard Blevins took his seat as the board’s new member, after being approved by the Robbinsville Board of Aldermen.
Defense attorney Rich Cassady (left) speaks with his client, Jackie Slaughter, at trial last week in the Cherokee County Courthouse. Photo courtesy of Quintin Ellison Photography

Defense attorney Rich Cassady (left) speaks with his client, Jackie Slaughter, at trial last week in the Cherokee County Courthouse. Photo courtesy of Quintin Ellison Photography

Slaughter convicted of lesser charge in Cherokee

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
By Penny Ray Cherokee Scout Murphy – On each day of the trial charging Jackie Slaughter with attempted murder, the judge instructed jurors not to research media reports about the defendant’s past.

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.