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Remains found during search

Kevin Hensley
Friday, August 25, 2023
Deep Creek – While conducting what was purportedly the final search for a missing Missouri man Friday, Graham County authorities came across a grizzly scene. Local agencies had combined their efforts to try and locate Donald Storey, 88 of Springfield, Mo.

Search for missing man continues

Marshall McClung
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Slickrock – At press time, the search for a missing man in the Deep Creek area of Graham County is still ongoing, after his car was discovered at a gate near the hunter shelter by U.S. Forest Service employees Tory Lynnes and Brent Eller on Tuesday afternoon.
Drainage issues in ditches along Lake Santeetlah roads will soon be rectified, thanks to the town receiving over $72K from the Golden LEAF Foundation. The funds could significantly improve areas like this, located on Black Bear Trail. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Drainage issues in ditches along Lake Santeetlah roads will soon be rectified, thanks to the town receiving over $72K from the Golden LEAF Foundation. The funds could significantly improve areas like this, located on Black Bear Trail. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lake Santeetlah receives $72K for ditch repairs

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Lake Santeetlah – Through hard work and optimism, a local municipality will soon receive a substantive amount of money to complete much-needed repairs.

Indiana man killed in motorcycle wreck

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Deals Gap – A multi-vehicle accident just inside the North Carolina line Saturday afternoon claimed one life. First responders were unable to revive 51-year-old Darren Ege, after Ege went left of the center line and struck a vehicle head-on. The collision occurred around 4 p.m. on U.S.
Some attach the qualifier of “Young” in front of the group now, but the sounds of The Inspirations have barely changed with the new line-up. The quartet will be at the Mountain Homecoming in Fontana Village, set for Aug. 17-20.

Some attach the qualifier of “Young” in front of the group now, but the sounds of The Inspirations have barely changed with the new line-up. The quartet will be at the Mountain Homecoming in Fontana Village, set for Aug. 17-20.

‘Mountain Homecoming’ returns to Fontana

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Fontana Dam – “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:20, KJV). Anyone who attends the Mountain Homecoming cannot leave and truthfully say the Lord was not present – in fact, He might be impossible to miss.

Man dies in vehicle wreck

Marshall McClung
Monday, July 24, 2023
Fontana – There was a fatal traffic accident on N.C. 28, as a vehicle spun out of control, left the roadway, went down a steep embankment and plunged into Cheoah Lake on Saturday.
Marie’s Lavender Farm’s Sue Huskey stands proudly in front of a recently-hung crop on the grounds of the Yellow Creek establishment. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Marie’s Lavender Farm’s Sue Huskey stands proudly in front of a recently-hung crop on the grounds of the Yellow Creek establishment. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

In full bloom

Latresa Phillips
Monday, July 24, 2023
Lavender has been used to reduce stress and anxiety, as well as a method of treatment for neurological conditions. * Third in a 4-part series Yellow Creek – When Sue and Ken Huskey discovered Graham County, they not only discovered a new place to call home, but they discovered a new calling.

Tax bill reaches Senate Rules Committee

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Raleigh – Looking to tie up a loose end, a bill sponsored by a state representative has reached the Senate Rules Committee. House Bill 133 – “Graham County Occupancy Tax” – passed the N.C. House of Representatives in March. State Rep.
Just off the shores of Fontana Lake on Saturday, officials from multiple agencies conducted a DWI checkpoint. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Just off the shores of Fontana Lake on Saturday, officials from multiple agencies conducted a DWI checkpoint. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Ensuring a safe holiday weekend

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Graham County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Det. Matt Cox preps K-9 Sambo for a vehicle search during Saturday’s checkpoint at Panther Creek.