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This Giardia parasite might live in the gut of anyone who drinks untreated water. Photo courtesy of Center for Disease Control

This Giardia parasite might live in the gut of anyone who drinks untreated water. Photo courtesy of Center for Disease Control

Think before you drink creek water

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, September 26, 2019
“The best water in the world rolls off lizard backs.” This is a common refrain in areas where the water runs clear and seemingly pure, but folk wisdom fails to account for the variety of RWIs (recreational water illnesses), that humans can catch from drinking untreated water.
The Jones Brothers will be performing at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown on Friday, Sept. 27. Pictured from left are Betsy Blankenship, Johnathan and Joshua Jones, Larry Garrett.

The Jones Brothers will be performing at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown on Friday, Sept. 27. Pictured from left are Betsy Blankenship, Johnathan and Joshua Jones, Larry Garrett.

Jones Brothers Performing at Folk School

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2019
Brasstown – The Jones Brothers will perform a Friday night concert at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. at 7 p.m. on September 27. The show will be held in the Keith House. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

Utilize safe practices if hunting from tree stand

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2019
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Raleigh – Since the 2017 hunting season, seven hunters in North Carolina have lost their lives in a tree stand incident. As deer season begins, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds hunters to follow safety guidelines when hunting from a tree stand.

Western Carolina to host town hall on opioid crisis

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2019
By Bill Studenc WCU Chief Communications Officer Cullowhee – Western Carolina University will host a town hall Thursday, Oct. 3, featuring a series of discussions and sessions focused on the national opioid and addiction crisis and on identifying potential solutions.

Robbinsville High gives back on 9/11

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2019
By Matthew Miller Special to The Graham Star   Robbinsville – Sept. 11, 2001 is considered one of the darkest days in American history.  There were nearly 3,000 deaths, 6,000 injuries sustained, and the country was in a panic. When would it happen again, and to whom?

Goal is family unity

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, September 19, 2019
According to The Children’s Bureau, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “Foster care is a temporary solution.

House Passes GOP Version of Medicaid Expansion

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2019
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service   Raleigh — The Republican version of Medicaid expansion will move to the House floor. NC Healthcare for Working Families passed the House Health Committee on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

No easy path for Senate budget override

News Staff
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
By Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service Raleigh — The fate of the budget veto override lies in the Senate, but don’t expect a vote any time soon. For now, redistricting is the Senate’s primary focus.
Cherokee County officials seized these two horses from their owner almost one year ago. After being cared for at Double 00 Farm in Tuskeegee, the horses could be returned to their owner if a ‘not guilty’ verdict is returned in the upcoming trial. Photo by Matthew Osborne/Cherokee Scout

Cherokee County officials seized these two horses from their owner almost one year ago. After being cared for at Double 00 Farm in Tuskeegee, the horses could be returned to their owner if a ‘not guilty’ verdict is returned in the upcoming trial. Photo by Matthew Osborne/Cherokee Scout

Seized horses have cost Cherokee County $25K

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Murphy – Cherokee County taxpayers are on the hook for more than $25,000 to care for horses seized in an animal cruelty case. The latest invoice approved by county commissioners on Tuesday, Sept.

Factors at play for Corridor K

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Robbinsville – Corridor K may eventually happen, but it will not be the one that was imagined some 50 years ago, when discussions to build it first began. The beginning of construction on the project was recently moved up to 2026.