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Constant vandalism and a blatant disregard for stipulations that items such as this insulation-filled bundle of debris – left at the Bear Creek convenience site Oct. 4 – need to instead be dumped at the county’s sanitation center, has propelled the department and commissioners alike to take necessary action.

Constant vandalism and a blatant disregard for stipulations that items such as this insulation-filled bundle of debris – left at the Bear Creek convenience site Oct. 4 – need to instead be dumped at the county’s sanitation center, has propelled the department and commissioners alike to take necessary action.

Sanitation, urgent care addressed

Ruby Annas
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Robbinsville – Updates on the Graham County Urgent Care and Family Practice, and the Graham County Sanitation Department were provided during Dec. 19’s Graham County Board of Commissioners meeting.

Audit: Town violated laws, policies

Ruby Annas
Saturday, December 30, 2023
* Part 1 of a 2-part report Raleigh – The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor released the 2023 investigative audit in response to 23 allegations against the Town of Robbinsville and uncovered overrides in policies and laws.

Changes produce mixed reactions

Ruby Annas
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Lake Santeetlah – The newest members of the Town of Lake Santeetlah council heard many public comments, discussed town attorneys and more at the Dec. 14 council meeting.
With Andrews’ Kinleigh Queen (12) sprinting to cut off the progress, Liz Carpenter breaks toward the home basket during Tuesday’s loss to the Lady Wildcats. Despite Carpenter’s 21-point showing, the Knights suffered their first setback of the season. Photo by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

With Andrews’ Kinleigh Queen (12) sprinting to cut off the progress, Liz Carpenter breaks toward the home basket during Tuesday’s loss to the Lady Wildcats. Despite Carpenter’s 21-point showing, the Knights suffered their first setback of the season. Photo by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

Wildcats stun Lady Knights

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Robbinsville – The Lady Knights were not prepared for what transpired on their home court Tuesday.
Robbinsville’s Quinn Jumper ducks around Andrews’ Gabe Clark during the Black Knights’ win over the Wildcats on Tuesday. Photo by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

Robbinsville’s Quinn Jumper ducks around Andrews’ Gabe Clark during the Black Knights’ win over the Wildcats on Tuesday. Photo by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

Back in the swing of things

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Robbinsville – Head coach Jake Beasley has seen the best of times and the worst of times for the Black Knights’ varsity program. Right now definitely leans on the “best” side of the fence; perhaps the best Robbinsville has seen in its existence.
Robbinsville’s Cuttler Adams dives to prevent a touchback during Saturday’s Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. The Knights senior has yet another widely-regarded showcase on his schedule as he continues to weigh college offers. Photo courtesy of Jane Ollis

Robbinsville’s Cuttler Adams dives to prevent a touchback during Saturday’s Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. The Knights senior has yet another widely-regarded showcase on his schedule as he continues to weigh college offers. Photo courtesy of Jane Ollis

Leap of faith

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Spartanburg, S.C. – For all the events that Cuttler Adams has experienced in his young life, last weekend might rank as one of the most impactful.
The children who participated in the Graham County Sheriff Office’s “Shop with a Cop” on Dec. 14 gather with law-enforcement officials outside Walmart in Murphy. Photos courtesy of Graham County Sheriff's Office

The children who participated in the Graham County Sheriff Office’s “Shop with a Cop” on Dec. 14 gather with law-enforcement officials outside Walmart in Murphy. Photos courtesy of Graham County Sheriff's Office

Local children ‘Shop with a Cop’

Ruby Annas
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Murphy – The Graham County Sheriff’s Office spread holiday cheer to local children last week, with the annual “Shop with a Cop” event taking place Dec. 14.

16 file for 2024 races

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Robbinsville – The majority of candidates wishing to file for local races held out until the final stretch before submitting their paperwork.
Crews begin to extract a Toyota Highlander from Lake Santeetlah around 5 p.m. Jan. 19, after the SUV crashed into the water during the early morning hours. Jose Alfredo Moreno-Romero, 23, passed away in the accident. Photo by Randy Foster/Community Newspapers, Inc.

Crews begin to extract a Toyota Highlander from Lake Santeetlah around 5 p.m. Jan. 19, after the SUV crashed into the water during the early morning hours. Jose Alfredo Moreno-Romero, 23, passed away in the accident. Photo by Randy Foster/Community Newspapers, Inc.

Arrest made in fatal crash

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Santeetlah – A nearly 11-month investigation into a fatal SUV crash has resulted in the arrest of a local resident.

Serve returned

Ruby Annas
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Robbinsville – Former Town of Robbinsville Interim Finance Officer Michael Richardson’s small claims case against the municipality’s aldermen Debbie Beasley and Kenneth Hyde was continued to Tuesday, Jan. 2. “I was hoping to get it over with today,” said Hyde.