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A mural in downtown Robbinsville – depicting matriarchs of the Snowbird Community – was dedicated in a ceremony Saturday. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

A mural in downtown Robbinsville – depicting matriarchs of the Snowbird Community – was dedicated in a ceremony Saturday. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Mural honoring Snowbird women dedicated

Charlie Benton
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Robbinsville – Graham County’s first inhabitants were honored Saturday, with the dedication of a downtown Robbinsville mural recognizing matriarchs of the Snowbird community. The mural includes several Snowbird Cherokee women, honoring them for their contributions to the community.
Casey Adam Haney is taken into custody after being found guilty on two counts of indecent liberties with a child, and one count of statutory rape Friday, following a nearly two-week trial. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Casey Adam Haney is taken into custody after being found guilty on two counts of indecent liberties with a child, and one count of statutory rape Friday, following a nearly two-week trial. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Haney guilty on all charges

Charlie Benton
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Robbinsville – An area man will spend up to three decades in prison, after being found guilty of sexually-related crimes.

Interim DSS director named

Charlie Benton
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Robbinsville – A capable hand will remain on the wheel, as Graham County continues the process of finding a new director for its department of social services.
Attorney Michael Fox (left) cross-examines a witness in Graham County Superior Court on Tuesday, as his client – Casey Adam Haney – watches. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Attorney Michael Fox (left) cross-examines a witness in Graham County Superior Court on Tuesday, as his client – Casey Adam Haney – watches. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Haney trial continues

Charlie Benton
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Robbinsville – Four days into the trial of an area man accused of three sex charges, testimony continues in Graham County Superior Court.  As of Tuesday, the prosecution in the trial of Casey Adam Haney continued to call witnesses.

Weapon of mass destruction discovered in traffic stop

Charlie Benton
Saturday, July 10, 2021
Robbinsville – Two men were arrested after a stolen sawed-off shotgun was discovered during a traffic stop.  At approximately 10:05 p.m. on June 28, a Graham County Sheriff’s Office deputy performed a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of North Main Street and Rodney Orr Bypass.