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K-9 Bowie poses with his findings after Saturday’s stop on the Cherohala Skyway. Photo courtesy of Graham County Sheriff's Office

K-9 Bowie poses with his findings after Saturday’s stop on the Cherohala Skyway. Photo courtesy of Graham County Sheriff's Office

Traffic stop leads to meth bust

Cherohala – A pair of Cherokee County residents learned the hard way late Saturday night that you do not ignore Graham County’s ID checkpoints.

Officers to receive new radios

The increased response to county identification checkpoints and overall poor quality of the system in place led to a $51,000 decision being made Friday.

Election board requests could raise red flags with state lawmakers

By Brooke Conrad Carolina Journal News Service   Raleigh – A list of COVID-19 recommendations from the State Board of Elections is apt to hit a nerve with legislative Republicans. One recommendation would either reduce or eliminate the need for witness signatures on absentee ballots.

Paycheck Protection Program Update

  Raleigh – Since the launch of the SBA Paycheck Protection Program on Friday, April 3, North Carolina bankers worked through the weekend and around the clock processing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for small businesses in their communities.
Rick and Joyce Mitchell found a creative way to enjoy their drive-in meal at  Stecoah Diner on April 2. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Rick and Joyce Mitchell found a creative way to enjoy their drive-in meal at Stecoah Diner on April 2. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Can't keep Stecoah down

Stecoah – Even in the most tumultuous of times, small communities still find a way to come together. A group of 20 citizens found their way to the Stecoah Diner on April 2. Some were there through word-of-mouth; others because their stomaches were empty.

Committee hunkers down

Things are getting better, but a few issues still exist for those attempting to enforce executive orders issued by Gov. Roy Cooper.

Nantahala Gorge set to re-open today

Sylva — N.C. Department of Transportation officials will re-open U.S. 19/74 through the Nantahala Gorge on Saturday evening. The highway has been closed for four weeks for NCDOT crews and contract forces to secure an unstable area susceptible to landslides.