Crime spree ends at Tatham Gap
Kevin Hensley
What started with a car stolen in Cherokee County ended with several items missing and a Robbinsville man in police custody.
Friday, August 7, 2020
News
Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydro to Perform Testing of Public Warning Systems
News Staff
Brookfield Renewable announced that it will be testing its Public Warning System at their Chilhowee Hydropower facility on Wednesday – at or around 9 a.m. – and will be also testing their Public Warning System at Santeetlah Hydropower at or around 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Friday, August 7, 2020
Georgia hiker rescued
Marshall McClung
Cheoah – The Graham County and Stecoah rescue squads were joined by the Monroe County, Tenn. Rescue Squad and members of the U.S. Forest Service on Tuesday, July 21, in response to a 5 p.m. call from a hiker needing assistance in the Slickrock Creek area.
Friday, July 31, 2020
Trial to be held at Stecoah
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Social distancing protocols has forced the county’s hand.
Friday, July 31, 2020
Keith resigns from Lake Santeetlah town council
Kevin Hensley
Lake Santeetlah – Craig Keith tendered his resignation from the Lake Santeetlah Town Council on July 17.
In his resignation, Keith cited various factors as his reasoning for leaving the council.
Friday, July 31, 2020
Cases spiking in Graham
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – By Graham County’s standards, the number of positive COVID-19 cases has spiked.
After sitting idle since June 30 – when the county confirmed just its 10th case – Graham has recorded 10 cases in the last week alone.
Friday, July 31, 2020
Election board encouraging curbside voting
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – An emergency order at the state level left the Graham County Board of Elections scrambling for a new early-voting plan.
But at the July 23 special called meeting, the board resoundingly answered the call, putting in place a plan for voters as they head to the polls in the fall.
Friday, July 31, 2020
Susan Lyons, Deborah Cheney, Joyce Mitchell and Glenda Raulerson (from left) participated in the “Tree Skirts” contest, one of several fun-filled festivities the Red Hat Ladies enjoyed at Saturday’s “Christmas in July.” Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com
Christmas comes early
Matthew Miller
Tallulah – On Saturday, the Red Hat Ladies could be found once again at Moonshiners Steakhouse, this time for the annual, member-exclusive event: Christmas in July.
Friday, July 31, 2020
Class is in
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Graham County students will return to in-person learning Monday, Aug. 17.
Following Gov.
Friday, July 31, 2020
Graham County Clerk of Court Tammy Holloway (left) swears in Jerry Crisp as the new Graham County Sheriff on Tuesday afternoon. Holding the Bible is Jerry’s aunt, Janet Crisp Lequire. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
New sheriff in town
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Jerry Crisp was sworn in as Graham County’s new sheriff Tuesday afternoon, ending an almost month-long saga between Crisp and the county’s Board of Commissioners.
“It feels good,” Crisp said, moments after being sworn in Tuesday. “All I want to do is get started doing the job.
Friday, July 31, 2020