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New allegations in Hoxit case

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Robbinsville – It has been an eventful week in the civil case against suspended Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit. District Attorney Ashley Welch filed a 53-page petition for removal and motion to immediately suspend Hoxit from office Jan.

County says sheriff not eligible for buyback

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County Sheriff Jerry Crisp has dropped his lawsuit against the county and its commissioners for back retirement payments, but an affidavit filed by the county’s finance officer contends that Crisp was never eligible for the benefits in the first place.

Sheriff drops lawsuit against county board

Randy Foster
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County Sheriff Jerry Crisp has dropped his lawsuit against Graham County commissioners for $209,000 in back retirement benefits, due to lack of documentation and the fact that his primary witness was dead.

Moody prevails

News Staff
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Robbinsville – Though a handful of absentee and provisional ballots are still to be combed through, one thing is abundantly clear: there will be a new sheriff in Graham County following the November election.
David Hall, who lives in the house on the left, and Mike and Katlyn Eddings, who live across Atoah Street in the house on the right, are in an ongoing dispute over the Eddings’ dog. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

David Hall, who lives in the house on the left, and Mike and Katlyn Eddings, who live across Atoah Street in the house on the right, are in an ongoing dispute over the Eddings’ dog. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Neighbors at odds over barking dog

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Robbinsville – Neighbors on Atoah Street – at odds over a barking dog – have brought the Graham County Sheriff’s Office into the dispute, with homeowners exchanging accusations and the sheriff accused of abusive behavior.
Navy Reserve Senior Chief Petty Officer Jerry Crisp delivers his retirement remarks at a ceremony in Knoxville, Tenn., on Sunday. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Navy Reserve Senior Chief Petty Officer Jerry Crisp delivers his retirement remarks at a ceremony in Knoxville, Tenn., on Sunday. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Hanging up the uniform

Randy Foster
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Knoxville, Tenn. – After 26 years in the Navy, it is perhaps fitting that when it came time for Senior Chief Petty Officer Jerry Crisp to retire, he had to hurry up and wait.