Board seeks ways to save Cable Cove Campground

Fontana Dam – Members of the Graham County Travel & Tourism board discussed ways to rescue Cable Cove Campground from closure. The U.S. Forest Service won’t reopen the 26-space campground, but a nearby boat ramp will remain open.

Emmy-winning director to produce tourism videos

Robbinsville – A two-time, regional Emmy Award-winning video documentarian will be producing four short-form video documentary packages to promote Graham County tourism. The Graham County Travel & Tourism Board of Directors agreed to take $33,500 from its reserve fund to pay for the packages.

“Road to Fall” underway on Cherohala Skyway

Robbinsville – The Graham County Travel & Tourism board held a meeting Oct. 7, to discuss budgeting and upcoming fall events. The planned fall event is called “The Road to Fall,” a collaborative effort on the Cherohala Skyway.

Tourism spending is up

Recent data released by Visit North Carolina revealed that domestic tourists spent $31,620,000 in Graham County during 2019. The figure is a 7 ½ percent increase from 2018.

Sparks set to fly on 4th of July

Robbinsville – Just when it looked like the Fourth of July holiday would be without a fireworks display in Graham County, the Town of Robbinsville worked out a deal. Graham County Festivals Director Brian Johnson confirmed a contract with Virginia Skypainters of South Boston, Va.