Regional

Gunshot to head killed suspect in 2021 chase

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Tallulah – A gunshot wound to the head proved fatal for a Dickson, Tenn., resident after a high-speed 2021 chase, according to the autopsy. The Graham Star just received the results from a June 21, 2021 autopsy conducted on 31-year-old Mickey Ray Rice last week.
Bo Taylor (center) leads a friendship dance following the ribbon cutting at the Jacob Cornsilk Community Center in the Snowbird community on Friday. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Bo Taylor (center) leads a friendship dance following the ribbon cutting at the Jacob Cornsilk Community Center in the Snowbird community on Friday. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Snowbird community complex dedicated

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Snowbird – Members of the Snowbird community of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have long considered themselves an afterthought among the tribe, receiving just scraps and crumbs – compared to money and effort in Cherokee and elsewhere in western North Carolina.
A ribbon cutting is planned for 1 p.m. Friday at the new Jacob Cornsilk Community Center, which is located in the Snowbird community. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

A ribbon cutting is planned for 1 p.m. Friday at the new Jacob Cornsilk Community Center, which is located in the Snowbird community. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Ribbon cutting planned for new community center

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Snowbird  – Workers in Graham County on Tuesday were putting the finishing touches on the new Jacob Cornsilk Community Center in the Snowbird community, preparing for a ribbon cutting that is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday.
Matthew Tooni, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, performs at Saturday’s Fading Voices demonstration on the banks of Little Snowbird Creek in Graham County. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Matthew Tooni, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, performs at Saturday’s Fading Voices demonstration on the banks of Little Snowbird Creek in Graham County. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Snowbird Cherokee share customs, traditions during annual event

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Snowbird – During the Trail of Tears – when many Snowbird Cherokee in Graham County were forcibly evicted from their land to make way for European settlers, starting in the 1830s – some escaped into the wilds.
Michelle Shiplet addresses a group of about 30 local and state leaders at a May 19 “Think Tank,” hoping to identify and solve some of Graham County’s more pressing problems. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Michelle Shiplet addresses a group of about 30 local and state leaders at a May 19 “Think Tank,” hoping to identify and solve some of Graham County’s more pressing problems. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

‘Demo the Silos’ aimed at bridging gaps

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Robbinsville – When Michelle Shiplet became executive director of Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team (GREAT) in 2019, she found a shelf filled with community improvement plans for Graham County and Robbinsville that – at best – were only partially accomplished.
Shelves are stocked with food at Grace Place’s new pantry, which opened in February. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Shelves are stocked with food at Grace Place’s new pantry, which opened in February. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Made it by Grace

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Robbinsville – Grace Place serves 9-out-of-10 people who are experiencing food insecurity in Graham County, but despite the important service it provides, Grace Place itself experiences its own insecurity in the form of funding.

Cawthorn loses NC-11 bid

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Beleaguered U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn lost his bid for re-election in Tuesday’s primary elections, losing to State Sen. Chuck Edwards. Edwards will go up against Democrat Jasmine Beach-Ferrara and Libertarian David Coatney in the November general election on Nov. 8.