Robbinsville

Severity of animal-control ordinance violations increases

Kevin Hensley
Monday, July 24, 2023
Robbinsville – In regards to the revised animal-control ordinance, Robbinsville’s board of aldermen is making sure it has dotted their I’s and crossed its T’s. Updating the measure has been discussed for months, with a draft ordinance presented at the June 7 board meeting.
Chris Woods (left) and Deborah Allen are two of the newest members to join the team at the county-owned urgent care facility on South Main Street, which has spent the last 5-plus months rebuilding its operation. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Chris Woods (left) and Deborah Allen are two of the newest members to join the team at the county-owned urgent care facility on South Main Street, which has spent the last 5-plus months rebuilding its operation. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Urgent care nearing return to full strength

Kevin Hensley
Monday, July 24, 2023
Robbinsville – It might have been once been the most barebones operation around, but today everything at Graham County Urgent Care and Family Practice exudes normalcy.

Tax bill reaches Senate Rules Committee

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Raleigh – Looking to tie up a loose end, a bill sponsored by a state representative has reached the Senate Rules Committee. House Bill 133 – “Graham County Occupancy Tax” – passed the N.C. House of Representatives in March. State Rep.
The measure to demolish perilous seating on the home side of Big Oaks Stadium was approved around 11:30 a.m. June 29. Two hours later, work commenced. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The measure to demolish perilous seating on the home side of Big Oaks Stadium was approved around 11:30 a.m. June 29. Two hours later, work commenced. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Beat the clock

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Robbinsville – Friday Night Lights might get to create a familiar glow in Robbinsville after all.
Abigail Knight has made her choice: UNC-Charlotte will be the next to receive the services of the Lady Knights alum. Although her decision might seem practical to some, it was one Knight wrestled with. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Abigail Knight has made her choice: UNC-Charlotte will be the next to receive the services of the Lady Knights alum. Although her decision might seem practical to some, it was one Knight wrestled with. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Nothin’ finer than being a 49er

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Robbinsville – With one single decision, the commute to watch Abigail Knight play a home college softball game plummeted from 987 miles to 213; a 15-hour drive, now just 3 ½.

Millage drops 10 cents in Robbinsville

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Robbinsville – Residents of the county seat will be enjoying a smaller tax burden next year. Interim finance officer Michael Richardson announced a 10-cent decrease in the town’s millage rate – from 0.60 to 0.50 – in a June 16 release.
Rising Black Knights senior Kage Williams proudly displays the North Carolina state flag while standing atop the podium at the USA Wrestling Southeast Regionals in Cherokee on May 28. Williams went 5-0 in his 195-pound bracket to win Robbinsville’s inaugural Southeastern title. Photo courtesy of Peak Wrestling

Rising Black Knights senior Kage Williams proudly displays the North Carolina state flag while standing atop the podium at the USA Wrestling Southeast Regionals in Cherokee on May 28. Williams went 5-0 in his 195-pound bracket to win Robbinsville’s inaugural Southeastern title. Photo courtesy of Peak Wrestling

Knights stayin’ polished

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Cherokee – Practice makes perfect. Repetition is key. You have to go the extra mile. Whatever tagline you want to associate with student-athletes who spend the offseason from their respective sports by competing anytime, anywhere they can, it is a mentality that has stood the test of time.
The Delta Dental Foundation of North Carolina paid a visit to the Graham County Dental Clinic on June 13, to present a $5,000 check on behalf of the 2023 Smiles for Kids award program. From left are dental assistant Macy Rogers, Graham County Health Director Donna Stephens, Dr. Rory Frederick of the county dental office and Elaine Loyack, vice president of community engagement and community relations for Delta Dental Foundation. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The Delta Dental Foundation of North Carolina paid a visit to the Graham County Dental Clinic on June 13, to present a $5,000 check on behalf of the 2023 Smiles for Kids award program. From left are dental assistant Macy Rogers, Graham County Health Director Donna Stephens, Dr. Rory Frederick of the county dental office and Elaine Loyack, vice president of community engagement and community relations for Delta Dental Foundation. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

5,000 reasons to smile

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Robbinsville – The Delta Dental Foundation of North Carolina paid the Graham County Dental Clinic a special visit on June 13, bringing along a $5,000 check to make the trip worthwhile.