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Hatchery-raised trout are released into Wake County's Simpkins Pond on Dec. 18, 2024. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission began a weekly stocking schedule in Graham County this month, which will continue through June. Photo courtesy of Jonathon Gruenke/N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission

Hatchery-raised trout are released into Wake County's Simpkins Pond on Dec. 18, 2024. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission began a weekly stocking schedule in Graham County this month, which will continue through June. Photo courtesy of Jonathon Gruenke/N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission

Trout stocking underway

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Officials with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission have began the process of visiting popular fishing spots across Graham County, stocking locations full of hatchery-developed trout for the 2026 season.

Beasley resigns as tourism director, chair

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Robbinsville – Citing what she felt was a lack of support from the board of aldermen, Debbie Beasley tendered her resignation from the Robbinsville Tourism Authority during Aug. 2’s town meeting. Beasley was serving the tourism board in a dual capacity: as both the chair and interim director.
The Robbinsville Tourism Authority is hosting the inaugural Cigar Box Guitar Festival this weekend.

The Robbinsville Tourism Authority is hosting the inaugural Cigar Box Guitar Festival this weekend.

Striking a universal cord

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
A two-day event that will feature music at four venues, a variety of vendors and plenty of activities for children is quite the undertaking. But the caveat that all of the festivities will cost exactly nothing?
Vietnam War veteran Lamar Crisp (left) and American Legion Post 182 Commander Harold Phillips unveil the sign for Veterans Memorial Hill, which will share the same path as East Main Street in Robbinsville. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Vietnam War veteran Lamar Crisp (left) and American Legion Post 182 Commander Harold Phillips unveil the sign for Veterans Memorial Hill, which will share the same path as East Main Street in Robbinsville. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

‘We all take pride in our country’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Robbinsville – Over 120 veterans, government officials and residents alike said little about the cramped nature of March 29’s Veterans Memorial Hill dedication ceremony.

Town events take shape for rest of year

Randy Foster
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Robbinsville – The Robbinsville Tourism Authority was putting finishing touches on events planned for the rest of this year at its Sept. 27 meeting, while also beginning to brainstorm about several events in 2023. The board plans to help out with a Jeep Show being held Oct.

Never too early to plan for Halloween

Randy Foster
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Robbinsville – Planning has started for the Trunk or Treat downtown Halloween celebration. The Robbinsville Tourism Authority met on June 29 for its monthly meeting and starting working out details for the annual celebration, held on Main Street and one of the town’s most popular annual events.