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Cooper, state lawmakers announce deal to re-open schools

News Staff
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
By David Bass Carolina Journal News Service Raleigh — Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican lawmakers have reached an agreement on reopening public schools for in-person instruction under a compromise plan that returns most decision-making autonomy to local school boards.

New stadium lights tabled

Charlie Benton
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Robbinsville – After some discussion in a special meeting Friday, the Graham County Board of Commissioners has tabled discussion on purchasing new lights for the Robbinsville High School football field, pending more information.

Star brings home 6 state awards

News Staff
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Tallulah – The N.C. Press Association announced its 2019-20 editorial contest winners Friday, with The Graham Star winning in six different categories. The Star’s successes were equally split between first-place and third-place honors.
Family, friends and colleagues alike surprised departing Graham County Register of Deeds Carolyn Stewart with a retirement party Friday. Stewart worked in the office for 29 ½ years.

Family, friends and colleagues alike surprised departing Graham County Register of Deeds Carolyn Stewart with a retirement party Friday. Stewart worked in the office for 29 ½ years.

Her Deed is done

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Robbinsville – "You just sort of know when it's time to move on." Carolyn Stewart joined the ranks of Graham County's Register of Deeds office in 1987 and was elected to the head position in 1998, a post she has held without interruption since.

Tourism authority narrows down potential new members

Charlie Benton
Friday, February 26, 2021
Robbinsville – The Robbinsville Travel and Tourism Authority has taken its next steps in appointing a new member to replace Alderman Shaun Adams, who officially stepped down in January.  At its regular meeting Tuesday, the board narrowed town its top three choices to fill the seat.
Joshua Kamps (left) and Calista Holder – both 9 – refine their mandolin craft as part of the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center’s Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) program on Feb. 17. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Joshua Kamps (left) and Calista Holder – both 9 – refine their mandolin craft as part of the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center’s Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) program on Feb. 17. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Time to JAM

Charlie Benton
Friday, February 26, 2021
Stecoah – As parts of the Graham County community slowly come back to life, 11 young students are back to learning how to play the music endemic to this region.  The Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center’s Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) program resumed on Wednesday, Feb. 17. The N.C.