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It’s all in a day’s work

Friday, December 8, 2023

Raleigh – North Carolina State Highway Patrol Sgt. Rocky R. Deitz joined troopers Jonathan “Ty” Gibbs and Trooper Johnathan R. Jones in receiving the Samaritan Group Award on Nov. 22, recognizing them for extraordinary acts of bravery and public service. The awards ceremony took place at the N.C.

Just off the shores of Fontana Lake on Saturday, officials from multiple agencies conducted a DWI checkpoint. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Ensuring a safe holiday weekend

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Graham County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Det. Matt Cox preps K-9 Sambo for a vehicle search during Saturday’s checkpoint at Panther Creek.

Under the direction of Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit, Robbinsville High School junior Bruce Helms drives through a makeshift obstacle course adjacent to the institution’s track April 5. The demonstration was made possible with help from the STAND T.A.L.L. organization. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Who you gonna call? Drunk Busters!

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Robbinsville – On a picture-perfect day, local high school students learned what can happen when you make an imperfect choice. An idea sparked by Lt.

Pair of accidents on Hwy. 129

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Two separate accidents in a 2-hour span on U.S. 129 Monday kept local law enforcement and rescue personnel busy for much of the afternoon. Crews were dispatched to the intersection with Grace Tabernacle Road around 2:40 p.m., in response to a man being ejected off a motorcycle.