Robbinsville

Carolyn Sue Odom

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2020
Carolyn Sue Phillips Odom, 86 of the Sweetgum Community in Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord early Monday, June 8, 2020, at her residence. A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Minnie Collett Phillips.

Jackie Orr

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2020
Jackie “Stud” Orr, 82 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at his residence. A native of Graham County, he was the son of the late Floyd and Lillie Jordan Orr.

Robbinsville High awards senior students

Kevin Hensley
Friday, June 12, 2020
Robbinsville – It is normally a highly attended, smile-filled event. However, as with everything else in 2020, the coronavirus pandemic forced Robbinsville High School to get creative with its annual senior awards ceremony.
Robbinsville band director Jameson Stout addresses the audience gathered inside the school’s theater for the May 22, 2017 spring concert. Stout is leaving the Graham County School system after 11 years on the job. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville band director Jameson Stout addresses the audience gathered inside the school’s theater for the May 22, 2017 spring concert. Stout is leaving the Graham County School system after 11 years on the job. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Ending on a high note

Matthew Miller
Friday, June 12, 2020
Eleven years ago, the position of music director at Graham County Schools made the transition from Joseph Earp to a new, fresh-out-of-college director, Jameson Stout.  As a senior in high school, Stout’s band program underwent a director transition.

Jade Jenkins

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Jade Noelle Jenkins was born at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho on April 24. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long.  Jade is the daughter of Frank and Mallory Jenkins of Spring Creek, Nev.
U.S. House of Representatives District 11 Republican candidate Madison Cawthorn and Meredith Maxwell discuss an important topic at Friday’s meet-and-greet outside the Graham County Sheriff’s Office. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

U.S. House of Representatives District 11 Republican candidate Madison Cawthorn and Meredith Maxwell discuss an important topic at Friday’s meet-and-greet outside the Graham County Sheriff’s Office. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

‘My talking points are not just talking points’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Robbinsville – Madison Cawthorn’s mission statement is simple. “I will not forget my constituents,” Cawthorn said to a crowd of about 40 voters gathered outside the Graham County Sheriff’s Office on Friday.  Early voting begins today for the U.S.