Lake Santeetlah appoints new council member

Lake Santeetlah – The town wasted little time filling its vacant council seat. Following the resignation of Craig Keith on July 17, the council unanimously appointed Kevin Haag as his replacement during the Aug. 13 meeting via Zoom.

Mayor, Alderman at odds

Robbinsville – Things between Mayor Steve Hooper and Alderman Shaun Adams have finally reached a breaking point.

COVID cancels concerts, festivals

Organizers remained hopeful, but eventually had to err on the side of caution. Both the Graham County Festival Board and Stecoah Valley Center Board of Directors opted to cancel Music on the Square, the Graham County Arts & Crafts Festival and the Stecoah Heritage Festival last week.

Election board encourages absentee voting

Just 2 ½ weeks after publicly declaring its support for curbside voting, the Graham County Board of Elections is changing its tune. And for good reason. Citing both N.C.

Hikers located

If the last few months have taught hikers who visit Graham County for exploration anything, it is that one wrong turn can throw you off the trail. Two separate incidents in the last week have solidified that belief.

‘You’re as prepared as you’re going to be’

Robbinsville – Graham County Health Director Beth Booth spoke to the county’s Board of Education at a special called meeting Tuesday, attempting to quell concerns, doubts and fears over the start of the 2020-21 school year.

Gorge re-opens after slide

Nantahala – The latest U.S. 19/74 mudslide only halted traffic for 18 hours. After incurring numerous issues around the area of the Nantahala Gorge’s Ferebee Recreation Park, N.C.

Subject to change

Robbinsville – When Graham County Schools announced its return-to-school plan on July 27, Superintendent Angie Knight stressed that the schedule could be altered. Exactly one week later, the system did just that.