Factors at play for Corridor K

Robbinsville – Corridor K may eventually happen, but it will not be the one that was imagined some 50 years ago, when discussions to build it first began. The beginning of construction on the project was recently moved up to 2026.

Incumbents re-elected to council

Cherokee – Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians made a strong statement Thursday that they are happy with their leadership.

House Overrides Veto in Surprise Morning Veto

Raleigh — It’s a classic “he said, he said.” While a majority of the Democratic caucus was absent, Speaker of the House Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 11 called for a vote to override the governor’s budget veto. Democratic lawmakers decry the move as partisan trickery.

Sweetwater Farm & Garden is hometown staple

There might be no business more important to a rural community than the local feed store, and a prime example is right here in Robbinsville.

From the Editor

   For the last three years, I covered the Murphy High School football team. I witnessed head coach David Gentry surpass 400 career wins and accumulate two more state titles for the school, which has nine to its name.

Layoffs hit home

   News of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s decision to layoff eight Graham County workers quickly spread last week.    The only problem was, not a lot was known as to why it occurred. The department shed some light on the situation Aug. 14, when N.C.

Ramblers have their last ride...or do they?

The Fontana Ramblers’ “last regularly-scheduled performance” had people square-dancing in the streets at Friday’s edition of Music on the Square.