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Breaking the ice

Matthew Miller
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Lake Santeetlah – The polar plunge has been a go-to fundraiser for many different organizations throughout its years. Dating back to 1903 the Coney Island Polar Bear Club – led by Bernarr MacFadden – believed that taking a swim in freezing cold water had numerous health benefits.

'A school bus is hard to miss'

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
A frightening amount of school bus violations has the N.C. Highway Patrol reeling. Since the 2019-20 school year commenced in August, there have been nine documented instances of drivers passing stopped school buses in Graham County.

County narrows down commissioner race

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
*Editor's note: This story was printed with two errors in the March 5 edition of The Graham Star. The errors have been corrected for the version you are viewing now.  The three Republican finalists for the Graham County Board of Commissioners has been determined.

Rock Netting Set for Installation in Gorge

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Topton – The N.C. Department of Transportation officials recently awarded a $450,000 contract, to increase the stability of a hill beside U.S. 19/74 in the Nantahala Gorge that has suffered from recent slides.

Next Confederate meeting to feature presentation on Forrest

News Staff
Sunday, March 1, 2020
Murphy – The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Cherokee Guards proudly present Dr. W. Herman White on Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at the Penland Senior Center, located at 69 Alpine Street in Murphy.  White will be speaking on General Nathan Bedford Forrest and what made him the fierce fighter he became. Dr.

National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

News Staff
Sunday, March 1, 2020
March marks the 33rd Anniversary of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. When President Ronald Reagan signed the proclamation in 1987, the estimation of the number of individuals in the U.S. with developmental disabilities was four million.
Bethany Collins, Lina Pagan, Bri Hooper, Willow Trantham and Anna Riddle (from left) made up the winning team during Monday’s ACT stress-release competition at Robbinsville High School. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Bethany Collins, Lina Pagan, Bri Hooper, Willow Trantham and Anna Riddle (from left) made up the winning team during Monday’s ACT stress-release competition at Robbinsville High School. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Not all fun and games

Matthew Miller
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Robbinsville –  As the national ACT date approaches, schools across the country are focused on preparing for the exam. Robbinsville High School is no exception.  Juniors at the school took the test Tuesday.

Williams resigns from council

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Fontana Dam – Tracy Williams’ second stint as a town council member has came to an end. During the Feb. 15 Town of Fontana Dam council meeting, it was revealed that Williams had resigned from his seat, effective immediately. The decision was amicable, as Williams cited personal issues for the move.

Conway, Corbin vying for Senate seat

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Two Republican Party candidates are vying for N.C. Senate District 50 in Tuesday’s election.  The winner of this primary will run against Democratic Party candidate Victoria Fox and Libertarian candidate Clifton Ingram Jr. in the general election Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Graham County resident Aaron Bradley speaks during the public comment portion of Tuesday's Board of Commissioners meeting. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Graham County resident Aaron Bradley speaks during the public comment portion of Tuesday's Board of Commissioners meeting. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Alcohol sales tabled by commissioners

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Robbinsville – The topic of alcohol sales continues to play a game of hot-potato.