Regional

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.

Statewide broadband bill moves closer to fruition

Charlie Benton
Friday, June 11, 2021
Raleigh – Another measure to bring better internet to North Carolinians has passed the House in Raleigh and heads next to the Senate.  A $750 million broadband expansion measure for all 100  counties passed the House unanimously on May 26.
Summer Teesateskie gives testimony on the stand in Superior Court on May 6. She was sentenced to 90 days, after repeatedly violating the conditions of her parole. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Summer Teesateskie gives testimony on the stand in Superior Court on May 6. She was sentenced to 90 days, after repeatedly violating the conditions of her parole. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Officers see cases continued

Charlie Benton
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Robbinsville – A hearing for Graham County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Matthew Cox will take place on June 30 in Swain County, after Superior Court Judge William Coward found nothing exculpatory when reviewing his file on May 6 in Graham County.