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Teen fugitive arrested in county

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Snowbird – A tip from 785 miles away led to Graham County deputies arresting a fugitive that had fled custody.  Jacob Hunter James of Atlanta, Texas, was arrested Jan.
Four counties and the Qualla Boundary in western North Carolina were selected to participate in the 2026 U.S. Test Census. This graphic details why the Census Bureau chose the area. Graphics courtesy of U.S. Census Bureau

Four counties and the Qualla Boundary in western North Carolina were selected to participate in the 2026 U.S. Test Census. This graphic details why the Census Bureau chose the area. Graphics courtesy of U.S. Census Bureau

Graham County selected as part of 2026 test census

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Washington – As part of planned improvements to the 230-year-old process, Graham County has been chosen as one of the locations across the country to participate in the 2026 test census. In a press release about the test run, the U.S.

4 arrests made for fentanyl possession

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Tallulah – The Graham County Sheriff's Office rang in the New Year by making a positive impact on the local distribution of fentanyl, arresting four individuals for suspected possession of the deadly substance.

Bible Study coming to Shepherd of the Mountains

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Murphy – Men, women and teens are invited to participate in a Bible Study based on the book "Exposing the Spiritual Roots of Disease" – plus its study guide, compiled by Dr. Henry W. Wright. The subtitle of both books is “Powerful Answers to your Questions about Healing and Disease Prevention.
AdventHealth – which operates a facility in Robbinsville – implemented visitor restrictions last week.

AdventHealth – which operates a facility in Robbinsville – implemented visitor restrictions last week.

AdventHealth implements temporary visitor restrictions

News Staff
Monday, January 5, 2026
Hendersonville – Due to an increase in respiratory illnesses across the region – including flu, COVID-19 and RSV – AdventHealth is implementing temporary visitor restrictions and safety protocols at its North Carolina facilities, to help protect patients, visitors and team members.
EcoKing Solutions Chairman Ping Zhang heartedly addresses those on-hand for July 22's press conference at the Graham County Community Building, where it was revealed that the China-based manufacturer will create 300 new jobs in the region during its first phase of operations in Robbinsville. At Zhang's left is EcoKing Solutions Vice President John Lin. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

EcoKing Solutions Chairman Ping Zhang heartedly addresses those on-hand for July 22's press conference at the Graham County Community Building, where it was revealed that the China-based manufacturer will create 300 new jobs in the region during its first phase of operations in Robbinsville. At Zhang's left is EcoKing Solutions Vice President John Lin. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Top stories of 2025

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
From devastating weather events to life-altering judicial decisions; positive economic announcements to another solid presentation in local athletics; the year 2025 in Graham County was chronicled thoroughly within the pages of your hometown newspaper.

Jan. 16 deemed 'Ronnie Milsap Day'

Kevin Hensley
Friday, December 26, 2025
Robbinsville – Graham County's most famous son will soon add another historic piece of recognition to his long-standing legacy. Commissioner Connie Orr presented a proclamation at Dec. 16's board meeting to declare Jan. 16 as "Ronnie Milsap Day.