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An infant tragically drowned in the Cable Cove section of Fontana Lake on Saturday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

An infant tragically drowned in the Cable Cove section of Fontana Lake on Saturday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Infant drowns in Fontana Lake

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Cable Cove – A Swain County family experienced an unimaginable loss Saturday, as a day of fun turned into tragedy. Around 5 p.m., the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission was notified of a distressed vessel near the Cable Cove section of Fontana Lake in Graham County.
On-hand for the launch of the new eCourts system Monday in Graham County were (from left) North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts Director Ryan Boyce; Graham County Clerk of Court Tammy Holloway; North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby,; and N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts Chief Business Officer Brad Fowler.

On-hand for the launch of the new eCourts system Monday in Graham County were (from left) North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts Director Ryan Boyce; Graham County Clerk of Court Tammy Holloway; North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby,; and N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts Chief Business Officer Brad Fowler.

eCourts now accessible in Graham County

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Robbinsville – There have been plenty of instances through the years where elbows have brushed together inside the Graham County Clerk of Court office, as visitors and employees alike exchange pleasantries inside the cramped quarters.
Claudia, Adriana and Roman (from left) are students from Spain who spent time in America thanks to the Internal Cultural Exchange Service.

Claudia, Adriana and Roman (from left) are students from Spain who spent time in America thanks to the Internal Cultural Exchange Service.

Building relationships, one student at a time

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Franklin – When Donna Bell invited an exchange student into her home years ago, she never dreamed it would make such a lasting impact on her family. She discovered a newfound passion for the exchange program and eventually began to work for the company.

Man drowns at Cheoah Beach

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Lake Santeetlah – A 63-year-old employee working on the Corridor K project in Graham County drowned at Lake Santeetlah’s Cheoah Beach around 6:20 p.m. Saturday. According to three different eyewitness accounts, Chester Coleman became distressed and started yelling for assistance while in the water.
Graham County resident Susan Crowe (second from left) was presented with the Lula Owl Gloyne Person of Excellence Award at the June 15 Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Gala. Also pictured is Dale Robinson, Jr. (left), chairman of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation; plus Judy Gloyne-Tiger and Jayden Crowe (right), family members of Lula Owl Gloyne.

Graham County resident Susan Crowe (second from left) was presented with the Lula Owl Gloyne Person of Excellence Award at the June 15 Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Gala. Also pictured is Dale Robinson, Jr. (left), chairman of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation; plus Judy Gloyne-Tiger and Jayden Crowe (right), family members of Lula Owl Gloyne.

Under her watchful eye

Kevin Hensley
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Cherokee – The groundwork for a local resident to be named this year’s recipient of the Lula Owl Gloyne Person of Excellence Award began 12 years ago. It was the 2012 Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Gala.
A three-year state grant has made sure nurse practitioners’ Norma Burdette (left) and Meggan Smith continue to serve patients at the Graham County Department of Public Health. Photo courtesy of Donna Stephens/Graham County Department of Public Health

A three-year state grant has made sure nurse practitioners’ Norma Burdette (left) and Meggan Smith continue to serve patients at the Graham County Department of Public Health. Photo courtesy of Donna Stephens/Graham County Department of Public Health

Grant retains pair of nurse practitioners

Kevin Hensley
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Tallulah – The Graham County Department of Public Health has ensured non-stop medical care for the next three years. Thanks to a yearly community health grant of $150,000 from the N.C.
Graham County Schools received the lowest bus inspection rating in Western North Carolina from the N.C. Department of Public Inspection. The district’s transportation department was recognized at June 27’s special-called board of education meeting. From left are Adam Harkins, transportation director; Lisa Ford, transportation administrative assistant; and David Lovingood, transportation mechanic. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Graham County Schools received the lowest bus inspection rating in Western North Carolina from the N.C. Department of Public Inspection. The district’s transportation department was recognized at June 27’s special-called board of education meeting. From left are Adam Harkins, transportation director; Lisa Ford, transportation administrative assistant; and David Lovingood, transportation mechanic. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

School transportation earns regional accolades

Kevin Hensley
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Robbinsville – A random April inspection of three standard school buses and one activity bus highly impressed officials from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Rep. Chuck Edwards listens intently while a member of the audience shares her concerns over the closing of Cable Cove Campground during Edwards’ town hall visit June 20. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Rep. Chuck Edwards listens intently while a member of the audience shares her concerns over the closing of Cable Cove Campground during Edwards’ town hall visit June 20. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Unplugged

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Robbinsville – For the better part of 90 minutes, the congressional representative for Western North Carolina both discussed and heard topics weighing heavy on Graham County’s mind. Rep.