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Freshwater jelly time

Robbi Pounds
Friday, October 4, 2019
The existence of the Eastern Mountain Lion might be an item of hot debate in western North Carolina, but scientists have confirmed the existence of an even more unlikely critter: freshwater jellyfish.  According to Gary Peeples of the U.S.

County celebrates anniversary of film release

Robbi Pounds
Friday, October 4, 2019
Robbinsville – The Graham County Historical Association discussed plans to commemorate the 25-year anniversary of the release of Nell, the 1994 feature film starring Jodie Foster, Liam Neeson, and Natasha Richardson at its Monday meeting.
Navy Veteran Lonnie Bedwell was one of three blinded vets to section-hike the Appalachian Trail this year.

Navy Veteran Lonnie Bedwell was one of three blinded vets to section-hike the Appalachian Trail this year.

Blinded Vets Hike Section of Appalachian Trail

Robbi Pounds
Friday, October 4, 2019
Stecoah – “Blindness has afforded me the opportunity to experience the best parts of humanity,” said Navy veteran and Blinded Veterans Association member Lonnie Bedwell.

Email scam strikes area

Kevin Hensley
Friday, October 4, 2019
A help wanted ad that recently appeared in both The Graham Star and Cherokee Scout has spurned into countless calls to law enforcement officials, complaining about the ad being a scam. Graham County sheriff’s Capt.
Dawn Phillips, who has been charged with over 60 counts of disturbing graves at Lone Oak Church, appeared in Graham County Superior Court on Sept. 26. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Dawn Phillips, who has been charged with over 60 counts of disturbing graves at Lone Oak Church, appeared in Graham County Superior Court on Sept. 26. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Grave tipper makes appearance in court

Robbi Pounds
Friday, October 4, 2019
Robbinsville – Superior Court Judge William Howard presided over the Graham County Courthouse on Sept. 26, with court being dismissed at lunch time due to a court reporter’s scheduling conflict.

"Misfit Wranglers" compete at Ag fairs

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, September 26, 2019
The Graham County 4-H Livestock Club – also known as the Misfit Wranglers – formed just this year, but the club has already competed in three agricultural fairs in the past two months.
Call them what you will, but this feline-based creature can spark a debate anytime it is discussed. The U.S. Fish & Game Service declared the Eastern Mountain Lion extinct in 2018, yet sightings continue to roll in. Photo courtesy of U.S. Forest Service

Call them what you will, but this feline-based creature can spark a debate anytime it is discussed. The U.S. Fish & Game Service declared the Eastern Mountain Lion extinct in 2018, yet sightings continue to roll in. Photo courtesy of U.S. Forest Service

Mountain lions: fact or fiction?

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Panther, mountain lion, catamount, screamer, puma, cougar, painter – folks cannot come to a consensus on what to call the cat that once roamed all of North America.  But call them what you will, in western North Carolina, just do not call them extinct.  Last year, the U.S.

Vaping sparks debate

Ana Williams
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Reports tell us that e-cigarettes – more commonly known as vaping – has a tremendous effect on the developing brains of teenagers or adolescents.  The U.S. Food & Drug Administration said e-cigarette use, from 2017-18, increased 78 percent among high school students (11.7 percent to 20.

Seized horses coming home

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2019
By Matthew Osborne Cherokee Scout Murphy – After losing her horses nearly a year ago, Janice Dockery is getting them back following a second dismissal of animal cruelty charges against her.

Discussions going on for Corridor K

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Robbinsville – In a span of just 50 minutes on Sept. 17, the Graham County Board of Commissioners presented a bevy of information to the community. At the forefront was an update on the status of Corridor K. N.C.