Regional

Sex offender re-sentenced

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Almond – A registered sex offender was sentenced to 26-41 months in prison Oct. 27 for failing to report a change of address to local authorities.

Taking the high road

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The Cherohala Skyway celebrated a major milestone earlier this month, marking a quarter century open on Oct. 12. 

Body recovered in woods

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Snowbird – The Graham County Rescue Squad, Graham County EMS, and the Graham County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of a man down in the woods around 4:40 p.m. Monday.

Auditor concerned about DOT finances

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Despite the N.C. Department of Transportation not exceeding its spending plan for the first half of fiscal year 2021, the N.C. Office of the State Auditor has still expressed some concerns. 

Injured woman rescued on Skyway

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Cherohala – A pleasant afternoon hike Saturday to Graham County’s highest mountain, Big Huckleberry – elevation 5,460 feet – turned into a rescue mission.