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A dozen Graham County residents came together Saturday, to de-construct this dangerous old barn. Photo by Robbi Pounds/rpounds@grahamstar.com

Community helps neighbor in need

Robbi Pounds

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Santeetlah – On a chilly, drizzly Saturday, a dozen Graham County residents banded together at a small farm past Lake Santeetlah for a “barn-lowering.” The barn’s owner, who chose to remain unnamed in this article, has lived on her farm for 20 years. “This place was my dream,” she said.

Girls troop win top honor

News Staff

Thursday, February 6, 2020

By Samantha Sinclair Cherokee Scout Andrews – Robbinsville took home the Big Boot trophy for Troop of the Year once again, but this year it was the all-girls troop earning the honor at the Boy Scouts of America Nantahala District Awards Banquet, which was held Saturday at the Andrews United...

Keep it between the lines

Robbi Pounds

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Robbinsville – “I like to hear ‘em laughing,” said art instructor Carolina Carpenter.

County deemed 'gun sanctuary'

Robbi Pounds

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Robbinsville – There was hardly an empty seat in the audience for Tuesday’s meeting of the Graham County Board of Commissioners. The resolution declaring Graham County a Second-Amendment Sanctuary may have been what drew most of the audience members.

Runaway teen found in Oklahoma

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Tallulah – Every parent’s fear came true for the family of Adrian “Grace” Burchfield on Saturday morning. But on Sunday evening, they breathed a huge sigh of relief. Burchfield was found more than 14 hours away in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Frogtown will be perfoming at Western Carolina University tonight.

Frogtown bluegrass band performing at Western tonight

News Staff

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Cullowhee – The Mountain Heritage Center holds the next concert in its annual First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam series tonight, starting at 7 p.m. at HomeBase on the Western Carolina University campus.

Russ coming to Brasstown

News Staff

Thursday, January 30, 2020

From staff reports Brasstown– Alma Russ will perform a concert at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown on Friday at 7 p.m. The show will be held in the Keith House. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

Prior to the Jan. 14 home dual with Andrews, Robbinsville High School wrestling recognized its four seniors (from left): Gracye Burchfield, Justin Stewart, Kamron McGuire and Nathan Fisher. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Representing "The 'Ville"

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Bryson City – The Robbinsville Black Knights traversed across county lines Saturday to compete in the annual Devil Duals. Though Graham County’s finest would drop a pair of close duals – falling 39-35 to Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

Belvie’s Curve has wrecked many a vehicle, most recently including the stolen car of an alleged armed robber. Photo by Robbi Pounds/rpounds@grahamstar.com

The curse of Belvie's Curve claims another victim

Robbi Pounds

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Andrews – I was walking down the hill to visit my horses and was about to cross the road Wednesday, Jan. 22, when a white Volkswagen came around the bend and into the short straightaway, going so fast it was wagging back and forth across the asphalt, passing by me completely in the wrong lane.

Open house spotlights new equipment, hours

Robbi Pounds

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Robbinsville – Graham County Commissioner Connie Orr could not stop herself from bragging about Smoky Mountain Urgent Care, at the clinic’s open house Monday. “This is the brainchild of Claudine Gibson and Juanita Colvard.