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Meals, buses and a new school

Robbinsville – A funding deficit on free lunches, the need to replace two activity buses and updates about plans to build a new elementary school were all presented in the early portion of Tuesday’s Graham County Board of Commissioners meeting.

Trash ordinance to receive overhaul

Robbinsville – “This board has to create an ordinance that it will stand by.” Almost 24 years ago, the Graham County Board of Commissioners made its latest amendment to a detailed breakdown of fees to be assessed for the disposal of solid waste. Dated Dec.
Since reverting back to the former 24-hour convenience of several Graham County sanitation centers, early-morning sights like this one March 11 at the Bear Creek location have become more commonplace.

Since reverting back to the former 24-hour convenience of several Graham County sanitation centers, early-morning sights like this one March 11 at the Bear Creek location have become more commonplace.

State warns county about sanitation

Eyebrows were recently raised at the state level regarding the pivot on how sanitation centers are operated in Graham County.

Local man charged with animal cruelty

A group of residents have spearheaded a movement for better animal control in Graham County, drumming up a topic that has been hotly debated for years. A Facebook post surfaced Jan. 4, showing three deceased dogs lying outside a residence in the Snowbird community.
Public outcry about the county’s decision to shut down all but three sanitation sites led to a crowd of roughly 40 residents lining the community room for Tuesday’s meeting. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Public outcry about the county’s decision to shut down all but three sanitation sites led to a crowd of roughly 40 residents lining the community room for Tuesday’s meeting. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Dumpster problems thrown in the trash

Robbinsville – “I think we need to redesign the plan, but we need public input before a new plan is put in place.

Department heads call for pay raises

Robbinsville – The Graham County Board of Commissioners heard concerns about pay rates within three departments of the local body during a special-called Friday meeting.