Regional

Numbers don’t lie

Kevin Hensley

Monday, May 1, 2023

* Conclusion of a 2-part report Robbinsville – Debra “Hank” Dinschel’s presentation at the March Graham County Board of Education meeting drew the ire of many people in the room, including those who work specifically to improve a child’s quality of life.

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards (right) meets with a pair of constituents during his “Carolina Cruiser” visit to Robbinsville on April 12. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Cruisin’ for information

Kevin Hensley

Friday, April 21, 2023

Robbinsville – Around 15 constituents turned out for U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards’ mobile unit visit to Robbinsville on April 12. Edwards and his traveling cabinet of four set up shop in the corner of the Ingles parking lot, right at the busy intersection of N.C. 143 (Sweetwater Road) and U.S.

One Graham County Board of Education member has started raising questions about the Erlanger School-Based Clinic being housed on school grounds. The center is open to any student, staff member or immediate faculty-member’s family in the school district. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Clinic, school board member at odds

Kevin Hensley

Friday, April 21, 2023

* Part 1 of a 2-part report Robbinsville – It’s no secret that Hank Dinschel vehemently opposes the use of masks as a safeguard against illness.

Medical-leave request withdrawn

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Lake Santeetlah – One of the more uniquely disputed agenda items in recent memory will vanish without a solution. Believed to be the oldest-serving council member in North Carolina, 93-year-old Ralph Mitchell submitted a medical leave request to the Town of Lake Santeetlah on Jan. 18.

3rd time’s the charm?

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Raleigh – It seems a bit like the roles are reversed: lodging outside the largest municipality can collect an occupancy tax, while anyone who welcomes guests inside town limits is left out of the contribution process.

Sleeping ordinance still unsettled

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Robbinsville – From the outside looking in, the old Robbinsville Town Hall and a loitering ordinance might not seem to have that much in common. That will change at 5:30 p.m.

Under the direction of Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit, Robbinsville High School junior Bruce Helms drives through a makeshift obstacle course adjacent to the institution’s track April 5. The demonstration was made possible with help from the STAND T.A.L.L. organization. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Who you gonna call? Drunk Busters!

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Robbinsville – On a picture-perfect day, local high school students learned what can happen when you make an imperfect choice. An idea sparked by Lt.

Students at Robbinsville Elementary School enjoy lunch inside the cafeteria Tuesday. It was announced Monday that pupils across the district will enjoy free breakfast and lunch for the next four years. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

$1 million? It’s on the house

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Robbinsville – It might be the biggest win-win ever achieved between Graham County Schools and parents of the district’s students.

This GE Definium XR/f will be available for patients at Graham County Urgent Care and Family Practice within the next three months.

New x-ray coming to urgent care

Kevin Hensley

Friday, March 31, 2023

Robbinsville – The Graham County Board of Commissioners accepted a bid for a new x-ray machine at the March 21 meeting, which will be used at Graham County Urgent Care and Family Practice.

Donna Stephens has been appointed interim health director for Graham County. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

‘I want to help everybody in our county’

Kevin Hensley

Friday, March 31, 2023

Tallulah – The last two local health directors have both had the addendum of ‘interim’ tacked onto the front of their job titles. But there is nothing temporary about Graham County’s latest appointment to the role.