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Guidelines released for graduation

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Robbinsville High School announced the protocol for the Class of 2020 commencement exercise, which is set for Saturday, July 18. The ceremony will take place at Modeal Walsh Memorial Stadium, beginning at 10 a.m.

Office pitches body cameras

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Robbinsville – At the continued meeting of the Graham County Board of Commissioners on June 25, then-Sheriff Joseph Jones presented a proposal to purchase body cameras for his officers.

Mask enforcement rule confuses businesses

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Raleigh – Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order requiring face masks made North Carolina businesses responsible for enforcement.  But they weren’t given directions about how to comply until the order had taken effect.

Graduation is still on

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Robbinsville – The recent directive by Gov. Roy Cooper – for North Carolina to remain in Phase Two of COVID-19 re-opening protocol – had Graham County seniors fearing the worst. Under Phase Two, mass gatherings are limited to 25 people outdoors and 10 indoors.

Jones resigns as county Sheriff

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
In a move that caught everyone off guard, Graham County Sheriff Joseph Jones tendered his resignation early Monday afternoon. The action takes effect immediately.

Sparks set to fly on 4th of July

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Robbinsville – Just when it looked like the Fourth of July holiday would be without a fireworks display in Graham County, the Town of Robbinsville worked out a deal. Graham County Festivals Director Brian Johnson confirmed a contract with Virginia Skypainters of South Boston, Va.