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Commissioners approve new middle school financing

Charlie Benton
Friday, January 29, 2021
Robbinsville – An ongoing project project took a big step forward last week, when the Graham County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved new financing to build the new middle school wing. During its Jan. 18 meeting, the board unanimously approved paying an additional $103,670.

“Through the darkness, there is light”

Kevin Hensley
Friday, January 29, 2021
Robbinsville – We are collectively living through a part of history that has unfortunately robbed students of many normal school activities. Yearly traditions – such as prom and pep rallies – have fell to the wayside, victims of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

Brookfield drops tax appeal

Charlie Benton
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Robbinsville – Graham County taxpayers will save a substantial amount following Brookfield Renewable Energy dropping its appeal against the county over its valuation of the Cheoah Dam and Santeetlah Dam, both of which are operated by the firm.  County Attorney J.

Local woman charged with attempted uttering

Charlie Benton
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Robbinsville – A Tallulah resident was arrested for attempting to pass off a counterfeit bill at a local fast food restaurant.  According to court documents, 39-year-old Kimberly Dawn Blauvelt allegedly attempted to use a fake $100 bill at the Wendy’s restaurant, located on the Rodney Orr Bypass.

DSS grappling with court date issues

Charlie Benton
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Robbinsville – Graham County – as well as others in the N.C. Parent of Social Services, District 30 – are contending with a larger than average number of children in the foster care system and a lower number of court days per month.