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Graham County Sheriff Joseph Jones (left) and Chief Deputy Chuck Stewart address a group of concerned citizens gathered inside the courthouse during a community safety meeting on Sept. 17. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

'Time the county takes back over'

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Robbinsville – Every initiative has to start somewhere. A group of more than 40 concerned local residents invited members of the Graham County Sheriff’s Office to the courthouse on Sept. 17 to discuss community safety.

The Jones Brothers will be performing at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown on Friday, Sept. 27. Pictured from left are Betsy Blankenship, Johnathan and Joshua Jones, Larry Garrett.

Jones Brothers Performing at Folk School

News Staff

Friday, September 20, 2019

Brasstown – The Jones Brothers will perform a Friday night concert at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. at 7 p.m. on September 27. The show will be held in the Keith House. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

Western Carolina to host town hall on opioid crisis

News Staff

Thursday, September 19, 2019

By Bill Studenc WCU Chief Communications Officer Cullowhee – Western Carolina University will host a town hall Thursday, Oct. 3, featuring a series of discussions and sessions focused on the national opioid and addiction crisis and on identifying potential solutions.

Robbinsville High gives back on 9/11

News Staff

Thursday, September 19, 2019

By Matthew Miller Special to The Graham Star Robbinsville – Sept. 11, 2001 is considered one of the darkest days in American history. There were nearly 3,000 deaths, 6,000 injuries sustained, and the country was in a panic. When would it happen again, and to whom?

Innovations Salon in Robbinsville has a Care Room set up for cancer patients, which includes wigs, hats, scarves and bras. The Salon is working with the Graham Cancer Support Group, a new organization. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Fighting back against cancer

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Robbinsville – When Relay for Life was no longer an option in Graham County, many residents were left without a support group during some of their most challenging moments. But a new entity, the Graham Cancer Support Group, has been formed to fill the void.

Former manager fires back

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Tallulah – Just one day after The Graham Star published a story about the Huddle House on Tallulah Road closing Sept. 3, a former manager came forward with the employee’s side of the story.

World War II veteran Mel Greene joined Ladies for Liberty (from left) Wanda R. Martin, Deanna Hampton, Nancy Cheak on-stage at the Stecoah Valley Center on Sunday. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Ladies for Liberty visit Stecoah

Robbi Pounds

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Stecoah – Ladies for Liberty, a singing group specializing in nostalgic and patriotic tunes, visited the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center on Sunday at the behest of Mel Greene, past president of the 82nd Airborne Division.

Peggy Denton of Denton Wreath Company was one of many vendors on-hand for the third annual Robbinsville Fall Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Downtown crafts festival a hit

Robbi Pounds

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Robbinsville – In spite of threatening skies, the third annual Robbinsville Fall Arts & Crafts Festival was the biggest ever, with more than a dozen booths filling the Courthouse Square on Saturday However, the future of the festival is still in question.

House Passes GOP Version of Medicaid Expansion

News Staff

Thursday, September 19, 2019

By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service Raleigh — The Republican version of Medicaid expansion will move to the House floor. NC Healthcare for Working Families passed the House Health Committee on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

No easy path for Senate budget override

News Staff

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

By Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service Raleigh — The fate of the budget veto override lies in the Senate, but don’t expect a vote any time soon. For now, redistricting is the Senate’s primary focus.