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Graham County resident Catrina Buchanan was recently appointed to the North Carolina Interagency Coordinating Council for Children from Birth to Five with Disabilities. Buchanan’s son Abel served as her inspiration to join the board. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Graham County resident Catrina Buchanan was recently appointed to the North Carolina Interagency Coordinating Council for Children from Birth to Five with Disabilities. Buchanan’s son Abel served as her inspiration to join the board. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Ready, willing and Abel

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Santeetlah – Catrina Buchanan has two years to make a difference: not just for Graham County, but for others similarly affected in Western North Carolina.

Judge's order violated, says new filing

Kevin Hensley
Monday, March 9, 2026
Robbinsville – District Attorney Ashley Welch has filed a second amendment to her petition to have suspended Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit removed from office, which includes an allegation that Hoxit violated an order handed down at Feb. 20's pre-trial motion hearing.
Judge William T. Stetzer listens as District Attorney Ashley Welch presents an argument on behalf of the prosecution during Friday's pre-trial motion hearing in State of North Carolina v. Harold Bradford Hoxit. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Judge William T. Stetzer listens as District Attorney Ashley Welch presents an argument on behalf of the prosecution during Friday's pre-trial motion hearing in State of North Carolina v. Harold Bradford Hoxit. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Pre-trial motions denied in Hoxit case

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Robbinsville – Though a motion for continuance was granted Feb. 16, that’s the only win thus far for the defensive team hired by suspended Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit. Motions filed by Asheville-based Lindsay Law – the firm representing Hoxit in State of North Carolina v.
Local and regional officials explore the progress made inside EcoKing Solutions' renovated facility off Snowbird Road on Feb. 12. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Local and regional officials explore the progress made inside EcoKing Solutions' renovated facility off Snowbird Road on Feb. 12. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

EcoKing planning May production launch

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Robbinsville – Looks can be deceiving.

New allegations in Hoxit case

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Robbinsville – It has been an eventful week in the civil case against suspended Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit. District Attorney Ashley Welch filed a 53-page petition for removal and motion to immediately suspend Hoxit from office Jan.

Crews battle 100-acre blaze

Marshall McClung
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Franklin – U.S. Forest Service firefighters from the Nantahala and Tusquitee Ranger districts are assigned to a forest fire near Winding Stairs Gap in Macon County. The fire was first reported near the U.S.

Suit alleges extortion, intimidation

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 12, 2026
* Conclusion of a 2-part report Robbinsville – District Attorney Ashley Welch filed a 53-page petition for removal and motion to immediately suspend Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit from office Jan. 29.

Snow blankets county, state

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Eight-year-old Nova Guy braved the elements to make a snow angel outside her Snowbird home over the weekend. For more snow photos, turn to page 2.

Sheriff suspended from office

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
* Part 1 of a 2-part report Robbinsville – The news of Brad Hoxit’s suspension as sheriff of Graham County spread rapidly Jan. 29. A 53-page, verified petition for removal and motion to immediately suspend Hoxit from office was filed in the Graham County Clerk of Court’s office at 4:04 p.m., Jan.