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Mike and Leann Ramsey brought their love to Graham County 21 years ago. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Mike and Leann Ramsey brought their love to Graham County 21 years ago. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Forever ... and for always

Charlie Benton
Thursday, February 11, 2021
About two years ago, Grace Anderson became infatuated by one of her brother’s Robbinsville High School Wrestling teammates. At the same time, the young wrestler – Payne Anderson – was cultivating feelings for Grace.

Yes, folks: the flu is still out there

Charlie Benton
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Robbinsville – Often questioned, yet rarely analyzed. Yes, flu season is underway – even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues – and the Graham County Health Department is still offering some services to help.

Grand Theft Auto, this was not

Charlie Benton
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Sweetwater – A Mount Holly man remains behind bars in Graham County, after leading Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Graham County law enforcement on a car chase in an allegedly-stolen vehicle on Jan. 28.

Man charged with assault

Charlie Benton
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Robbinsville – A local man was arrested Saturday, after an alleged assault incident involving a woman.  Court documents show that 28-year-old Michael Noah Moore allegedly shoved the victim to the ground and held her throat in a manner that restricted her ability to breathe.

Vaccines still on schedule

Charlie Benton
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Tallulah – Even as doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are diverted to large-scale vaccination clinics in North Carolina’s largest cities, Graham County Health Department Director Beth Booth said Graham County had not yet seen an impact.
Heavy rainfall was cited by Brookfield Renewable for recent erosion issues along the shores of Lake Santeetlah. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Heavy rainfall was cited by Brookfield Renewable for recent erosion issues along the shores of Lake Santeetlah. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Brookfield: Weather to blame for silt entering Lake Santeetlah

Charlie Benton
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Lake Santeetlah – After a large amount of silt entered Lake Santeetlah last week, Brookfield Renewable said that it was due to heavy rainfall.

County manager resigning

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Robbinsville – After four years on the job, Becky Garland is transitioning out of her role as Graham County’s manager. Garland informed the board of commissioners of her exit during closed session Jan.
This graphic shows the process of the COVID-19 vaccine.

This graphic shows the process of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Local health department working hard to vaccinate

News Staff
Friday, January 29, 2021
Tallulah – The Graham County Department of Public Health is dedicated to ensuring that all citizens receive a COVID-19 vaccination.  The following information includes information released by the N.C.