Child tests positive for meth
Charlie Benton
Snowbird – A local woman was arrested Jan. 20 on the misdemeanor charge of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.
Friday, January 29, 2021
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Fontana appoints new water operator
Charlie Benton
Fontana Dam – The search is over.
Jason Duke was introduced as the Town of Fontana Dam’s new water plant operator at its town council meeting Jan. 20.
Friday, January 29, 2021
Brookfield drops tax appeal
Charlie Benton
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.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Local woman charged with attempted uttering
Charlie Benton
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.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Asheville man charged with larceny
Charlie Benton
Snowbird – An Asheville man remains behind bars in Graham County, after allegedly breaking into at least two properties and stealing several items.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
DSS grappling with court date issues
Charlie Benton
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.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Vaccine efforts begin in county
Charlie Benton
Some in Graham County are able to breathe a sigh of relief, as the COVID-19 vaccine is slowly – but surely – rolled out in the community.
County Health Director Beth Booth said that as of Tuesday, 400 doses of the vaccine had been administered in Graham County.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Wait a minute!
Charlie Benton
Lake Santeetlah – The Town of Lake Santeetlah continues to look at the way it records its minutes.
Council Member Roger Carlton expressed concerns regarding the way the town’s minutes were recorded at Jan. 14’s monthly meeting.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Georgia man perishes after New Year’s crash
Charlie Benton
Stecoah – A Georgia man has died following a New Year’s night crash on Hwy. 28 in Graham County.
The N.C. Highway Patrol confirmed the Jan. 11 death of 46-year-old Nghia H. Le, from injuries sustained in the wreck. Le’s address was listed as 5510 Stonewood Court in Norcross, Ga.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
This is one of several new maps available from the Graham County Travel and Tourism office.
Tourism office rolls out new maps
Charlie Benton
Visitors to Graham County will now have a stronger authority on where to go and what to see locally, as the Graham County Travel and Tourism Authority rolls out its new county maps.
Last week, the new county folding maps and tear off maps premiered.
Monday, January 18, 2021