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Graham County is a hotbed of Hepatitis C Transmission, as indicated by this 2017 map showing how areas around the state are affected. Map courtesy of N.C. Electronic Disease Surveilliance System.

Graham County is a hotbed of Hepatitis C Transmission, as indicated by this 2017 map showing how areas around the state are affected. Map courtesy of N.C. Electronic Disease Surveilliance System.

Twin plagues

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Over 3.5 million Americans are infected with Hepatitis C. Of those affected, more than half of those are unaware of their infection. From 2011 to 2016, Graham County’s Hepatitis C infection rate tripled.
Students enjoy a sunny day at WCU’s Electron Garden on the Green, a power-producing 10-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system and hammock hanging lounge.

Students enjoy a sunny day at WCU’s Electron Garden on the Green, a power-producing 10-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system and hammock hanging lounge.

Western Carolina recognized in 'Guide to Green Colleges'

News Staff
Friday, December 13, 2019
Cullowhee – Western Carolina University has been listed by The Princeton Review as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in North America for the ninth consecutive year. Western Carolina is included in the 2019 edition of the education services company’s “Guide to Green Colleges.
Miracle on 34th Street began its December run at the Smoky Mountain Theatre in Bryson City earlier tonight.

Miracle on 34th Street began its December run at the Smoky Mountain Theatre in Bryson City earlier tonight.

"Miracle on 34th Street" now at Smoky Mountain Theatre

News Staff
Friday, December 13, 2019
Bryson City – The Smoky Mountain Community Theatre will present "Miracle on 34th Street," the play, starting on Friday, Dec. 13 with special arrangements with Dramatic Publishing. Get into the spirit of Christmas with the classic tale that spreads goodwill and generosity.
Fruitcake: you either love it or you hate it. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Fruitcake: you either love it or you hate it. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Fruitcake: the holiday treat that refuses to die

Robbi Pounds
Friday, December 13, 2019
The holiday treat that inspires the most passionate reaction may just be the much-maligned fruitcake.

Bond denied for Smith

Robbi Pounds
Friday, December 13, 2019
Robbinsville – Superior Court Judge Tommy Davis denied the bond reduction request of James Jay Smith on Monday. Smith, 79, is being charged for two counts of attempted first-degree murder.
According to projections, the 2019-20 winter will be more harsh that normal.

According to projections, the 2019-20 winter will be more harsh that normal.

"Polar Coaster" Coming

Robbi Pounds
Friday, December 13, 2019
With the first snow of the season now in the rear-view mirror, the question of the coming winter’s severity has crossed the minds of many a mountain-dweller.  Fortunately, there is no shortage of forecasts, ranging from those based on science to those focused on tradition and folklore.

New election office on the way

Kevin Hensley
Friday, December 13, 2019
Robbinsville – Graham County Board of Elections chairman Juanita Colvard provided the latest update on a planned move into a new facility. Colvard has been speaking with Jason Marino – the new county project manager – about re-modeling a wing in the Graham County Community Building.

Nichols named scholarship finalist

News Staff
Friday, December 13, 2019
Local high school senior Emma Nichols has been named a semi-finalist for the 2020 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program, moving to the next round of the selection process to become a Coca-Cola Scholar, which will see 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 awarded.
Robbinsville High School’s Health Occupational Students of America club recently competed in the regional competition at Southwestern Community College. Front row (from left) are Tayla Millsaps, Emma Nichols and Leah Cody. Second row (from left) are Alexis McKinney, Lexy Daniels, Colby Lovin and Gabby Hooper. Back row (from left) are Karlyn Matheson, Brock Adams and Bryce Teesateskie.

Robbinsville High School’s Health Occupational Students of America club recently competed in the regional competition at Southwestern Community College. Front row (from left) are Tayla Millsaps, Emma Nichols and Leah Cody. Second row (from left) are Alexis McKinney, Lexy Daniels, Colby Lovin and Gabby Hooper. Back row (from left) are Karlyn Matheson, Brock Adams and Bryce Teesateskie.

Local HOSA students advance to state finals

News Staff
Friday, December 13, 2019
Sylva – The Health Occupational Students of America club at Robbinsville High School traveled to Southwestern Community College on Friday, Nov. 15, to compete in the Regional Leadership Competition.  Robbinsville’s HOSA club continues to increase their wins each year and this year was no different.