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N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein addresses county leaders and personnel at the Graham County Community Building on April 28. Stein made the trip to Robbinsville to discuss the recent opioid settlement, as well as discuss the local impact of the crisis. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein addresses county leaders and personnel at the Graham County Community Building on April 28. Stein made the trip to Robbinsville to discuss the recent opioid settlement, as well as discuss the local impact of the crisis. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Good news, bad problem

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Robbinsville – N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein visited Robbinsville on April 28, formally announcing terms of an opioid settlement with the pharmaceutical industry in a county among the worst in the state affected by illegal narcotics.
An Illinois man was killed when his motorcycle collided with this SUV in Robbinsville around 8:21 p.m. April 20.

An Illinois man was killed when his motorcycle collided with this SUV in Robbinsville around 8:21 p.m. April 20.

Illinois man killed after motorcycle/SUV collision

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Robbinsville – An Illinois man was killed April 20 evening in Robbinsville, when his motorcycle collided with an SUV. The N.C. Highway Patrol identified the man as Nicholas A. Ralph, a 41-year-old resident of Lindenhurst, Ill. The driver of the SUV was Starla D. Powell of Robbinsville.
A portion of a brochure from Bison EV shows a retrofitted school bus, as well as services and features the company provides.

A portion of a brochure from Bison EV shows a retrofitted school bus, as well as services and features the company provides.

Electric vehicle manufacturer eyes Graham County

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Robbinsville – An Old Fort-based company that converts gas and diesel-fueled vehicles into electric is considering the old Stanley Furniture Company plant in Robbinsville as a possible location for a retrofit plant.

Robbinsville home business finalist in national competition

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Robbinsville – Wendy Upright of Robbinsville makes and sells tote bags, zipper pouches and baby blankets with a hidden message – the linings display Bible verses and music lyrics intended to “encourage, motivate and inspire.” Her business is a grassroots operation.

Infrastructure law could have county benefits

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Robbinsville – The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will invest billions of dollars in rural communities across the country to work toward delivering affordable, high-speed internet, safe roads and bridges, modern wastewater systems, clean drinking water, reliable and affordable electricity, and good...
Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com A crowd of about 50 people attended a public meeting in Peachtree on April 5, to learn more about a proposal to allow permitted bear hunting in three western North Carolina bear sanctuaries. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com A crowd of about 50 people attended a public meeting in Peachtree on April 5, to learn more about a proposal to allow permitted bear hunting in three western North Carolina bear sanctuaries. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Traditional adversaries find common ground

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Peachtree – Bear hunters, environmentalists and private property owners – traditional adversaries in western North Carolina – found common ground over a proposal to issue a limited number of hunting permits in three black bear sanctuaries.

Groups endorse challengers in NC-11 congressional race

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Robbinsville – Two groups have endorsed candidates in the race for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District against incumbent Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.-11). The N.C. Police Benevolent Association endorsed Republican candidate Chuck Edwards.
Legislative Affairs Director Deans Eatman, Board Chair Rick Davis, Gallery Manager Melinda DeHart, Executive Director Jennifer West, Program Director Amber Benton and Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Reid Wilson (from left) toured the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center on April 5. Photo courtesy of Brandon Goins/Contributing Photographer

Legislative Affairs Director Deans Eatman, Board Chair Rick Davis, Gallery Manager Melinda DeHart, Executive Director Jennifer West, Program Director Amber Benton and Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Reid Wilson (from left) toured the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center on April 5. Photo courtesy of Brandon Goins/Contributing Photographer

DNR secretary pays special visit to Stecoah Valley Center

Sarah Foster
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Stecoah – On April 5, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Reid Wilson visited the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, where he talked about the resilience of the arts center, the importance of public spaces in our lives and resources to support public...