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As a result of the annual MINIs on the Dragon event, over 1,000 pounds of food was donated to Robbinsville's Five Point Center.

As a result of the annual MINIs on the Dragon event, over 1,000 pounds of food was donated to Robbinsville's Five Point Center.

Small cars, big giving

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Robbinsville – Each spring, the winding roads of Graham County come alive with the energy and excitement of MINIs on the Dragon, drawing car enthusiasts from across the country and beyond.
The Greener Side Dispensary was 1-of-3 local businesses raided as part of "Operation Dirty Laundry: Phase 1" on Nov. 22. All charges related to the case were dismissed last month. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The Greener Side Dispensary was 1-of-3 local businesses raided as part of "Operation Dirty Laundry: Phase 1" on Nov. 22. All charges related to the case were dismissed last month. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

'Operation Dirty Laundry' charges dropped

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Robbinsville – The efforts of an 11-month, undercover investigation involving multiple agencies have been cleansed.

Lake Santeetlah feels minor earthquake

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Lake Santeetlah – Nearly one year to the date that Graham County felt a 4.1-magnitude earthquake, another spread tremors throughout one municipality.The United States Geological Survey confirmed that a 2.2-magnitude earthquake was detected around 12:26 a.m.

Sheriff's office warns of scam calls

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 7, 2026
A new flurry of scam calls across the region might trip up targets. Graham County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy James Keifer contacted The Graham Star on Friday, asking for the public to be made aware of the approach.
Low-income families in Graham County can now register for low-cost spay and neuter options at Logan's Run Rescue in Murphy.

Low-income families in Graham County can now register for low-cost spay and neuter options at Logan's Run Rescue in Murphy.

County joins low-cost spay, neuter program

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Murphy – A new option to help control the local dog and cat population has just been made available to Graham County residents.

Hoxit files appeal

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Robbinsville – Exactly two weeks after a judge's order removed Brad Hoxit from office, the former sheriff has appealed the verdict.Filed in the Graham County Clerk of Court's Office at 11:21 a.m.
Graham County is 1-of-15 across North Carolina currently experiencing an “extreme” drought, as shown by this map released last week. Map courtesy of North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council

Graham County is 1-of-15 across North Carolina currently experiencing an “extreme” drought, as shown by this map released last week. Map courtesy of North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council

Statewide burn ban still in effect

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Despite areas of North Carolina receiving steady rainfall last week, the statewide burn ban issued by the N.C. Forest Service is still in effect. Hazardous conditions inside forests around the state forced the ban to be enacted March 28, according to a press release from the N.C. Forest Service.
Former Graham County resident Greg Barker was not interested in the spotlight when he participated in the Bataan Memorial Death March last month. Instead, he wanted to honor the legacy of World War II veteran Wayne Carringer – and did so by wearing an information-filled placard on his pack throughout the marathon.

Former Graham County resident Greg Barker was not interested in the spotlight when he participated in the Bataan Memorial Death March last month. Instead, he wanted to honor the legacy of World War II veteran Wayne Carringer – and did so by wearing an information-filled placard on his pack throughout the marathon.

Remember Bataan

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 9, 2026
White Sands, N.M. – It speaks volumes to the impact that someone made on your life that you would be willing to participate in a memorial march some 1,557 miles from where they called home.