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Those wishing to be tested for COVID-19 were able to stop outside the Robbinsville Post Office on Wednesday, Aug. 19. On-hand to help conduct the tests were Hannah Anderson, April Morefield, Emily Collins and Haley Anderson (from left). Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Those wishing to be tested for COVID-19 were able to stop outside the Robbinsville Post Office on Wednesday, Aug. 19. On-hand to help conduct the tests were Hannah Anderson, April Morefield, Emily Collins and Haley Anderson (from left). Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Virus hits local nursing home

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Atoah – The coronavirus has hit the local nursing home. Two staff members of Graham Healthcare & Rehabilitation have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a release issued by the county’s health department Monday.  No residents have tested positive.
A trio of North Carolina Republican candidates – Kaleb Wingate, Kevin Corbin and Karl Gillespie (from left) – visited the county’s Republican headquarters Saturday. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

A trio of North Carolina Republican candidates – Kaleb Wingate, Kevin Corbin and Karl Gillespie (from left) – visited the county’s Republican headquarters Saturday. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Ready to serve

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Robbinsville – With election day only 10 weeks away, Republicans are making a hard push for Graham County’s vote. After U.S. House candidate Madison Cawthorn made a stop in Robbinsville on May 29, three more Republican candidates – Karl Gillespie (N.C.

Town settles with Fontana Village

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Fontana Dam – After months of back and forth, the Town of Fontana Dam and Fontana Village Inc. have finally settled a past-due debt. The former shareholders presented the town with a $40,000 check, a final offer on the $74,041.
Right at home while sitting at the edge of the mat, George Oliver waves to spectators before the start of a Robbinsville match. The co-founder of the Black Knights’ wrestling program passed away Aug. 5. Photos by Jenny Millsaps/The Graham Star

Right at home while sitting at the edge of the mat, George Oliver waves to spectators before the start of a Robbinsville match. The co-founder of the Black Knights’ wrestling program passed away Aug. 5. Photos by Jenny Millsaps/The Graham Star

Goodbye, Papa George

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Robbinsville – Without George Oliver, who knows where the Robbinsville High School wrestling program would be today? Oliver – who, along with Gary Steppe, instituted the now-powerhouse Black Knights grappling team 45 years ago – passed away Aug. 5 at age 68.
How the 2020-21 calendar will look for Robbinsville athletics, barring more changes. Graphic by Tina Sheldon/The Graham Star

How the 2020-21 calendar will look for Robbinsville athletics, barring more changes. Graphic by Tina Sheldon/The Graham Star

Taking the good with the bad

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Que Tucker’s announcement was music to athletes’ ears. After months of speculation, the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s commissioner presented during a Aug. 12 press conference a proposed sports calendar for the 2020-21 school year.

Sports delayed ... again

Kevin Hensley
Friday, August 14, 2020
High school athletes statewide had Sept. 1 circled on their calendars. That was the day the N.C. High School Athletic Association had anticipated moving forward with the 2020-21 sports season. However, Gov. Roy Cooper’s announcement on Aug.
After months of speculation, Fontana Village Resort reopens to the public Monday.

After months of speculation, Fontana Village Resort reopens to the public Monday.

Fontastic news!

Kevin Hensley
Friday, August 14, 2020
Fontana Dam – It has been a long five months, but Fontana Village Resort is finally ready to open its doors back up to the public.

Hikers located

Marshall McClung
Friday, August 14, 2020
If the last few months have taught hikers who visit Graham County for exploration anything, it is that one wrong turn can throw you off the trail. Two separate incidents in the last week have solidified that belief.