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U.S. House of Representatives District 11 Republican candidate Madison Cawthorn and Meredith Maxwell discuss an important topic at Friday’s meet-and-greet outside the Graham County Sheriff’s Office. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

U.S. House of Representatives District 11 Republican candidate Madison Cawthorn and Meredith Maxwell discuss an important topic at Friday’s meet-and-greet outside the Graham County Sheriff’s Office. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

‘My talking points are not just talking points’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Robbinsville – Madison Cawthorn’s mission statement is simple. “I will not forget my constituents,” Cawthorn said to a crowd of about 40 voters gathered outside the Graham County Sheriff’s Office on Friday.  Early voting begins today for the U.S.

Graham’s case count doubles

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 4, 2020
The numbers held steady for as long as they could. Following a three-week stalemate, the Graham County Health Department confirmed the third positive case of COVID-19 in the county Saturday. The fourth case was then confirmed Monday afternoon.

Bill on voter fraud moves through Senate committees

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service Raleigh — Republicans on Tuesday, June 2, amended a bill to tighten oversight of absentee ballots and address possible voter fraud in the Senate Redistricting and Elections Committee.

Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos Reopen to Public

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Cherokee – Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos announced that it will open to the public at 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, in accordance with directives from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). The properties initially opened on May 18 to invitation only guests.

DOT audit findings explained by board member

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 28, 2020
The recent release of a N.C. Department of Transportation audit – performed by state auditor Beth Wood – has raised its share of eyebrows. The findings determined that the DOT overspent its budget by $742 million in 2019.

Date set for graduation

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Robbinsville – After much anticipation, the Robbinsville High School Class of 2020 can finally rest easy. Graham County Schools announced Tuesday afternoon that a commencement ceremony is set to be held at Modeal Walsh Memorial (Big Oaks) Stadium on Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m.