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Judge's order violated, says new filing

Kevin Hensley
Monday, March 9, 2026
Robbinsville – District Attorney Ashley Welch has filed a second amendment to her petition to have suspended Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit removed from office, which includes an allegation that Hoxit violated an order handed down at Feb. 20's pre-trial motion hearing.
Judge William T. Stetzer listens as District Attorney Ashley Welch presents an argument on behalf of the prosecution during Friday's pre-trial motion hearing in State of North Carolina v. Harold Bradford Hoxit. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Judge William T. Stetzer listens as District Attorney Ashley Welch presents an argument on behalf of the prosecution during Friday's pre-trial motion hearing in State of North Carolina v. Harold Bradford Hoxit. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Pre-trial motions denied in Hoxit case

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Robbinsville – Though a motion for continuance was granted Feb. 16, that’s the only win thus far for the defensive team hired by suspended Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit. Motions filed by Asheville-based Lindsay Law – the firm representing Hoxit in State of North Carolina v.

Sheriff candidates share viewpoints at GOP forum

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 19, 2026
* Part 1 of a 2-part report Robbinsville – The Graham Star’s Republican Primary Candidate Forum on Feb. 7 served as a vehicle to best introduce voters to the individuals who are on the March ballot for the local commissioner and sheriff races.
Commission candidate Dale Wiggins (left) delivers his closing statement at Saturday’s forum. Sitting alongside Wiggins are candidates Brian “Taco” Johnson (center) and Carolyn Stewart. Stills courtesy of The Graham Star's YouTube

Commission candidate Dale Wiggins (left) delivers his closing statement at Saturday’s forum. Sitting alongside Wiggins are candidates Brian “Taco” Johnson (center) and Carolyn Stewart. Stills courtesy of The Graham Star's YouTube

Primary candidates share views at forum

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Sheriff candidate Mitch Millsaps answers a question during Saturday's forum. Candidate Terry Grey is seated next to Millsaps, waiting to answer the same question.

Donations accepted through end of month

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 12, 2020
The Graham County Sheriff’s Office has made plans to spread its own brand of holiday joy this year. The third annual Shop with a Cop will take place in December, where the office buys Christmas presents for county families.

Sheriff’s office launches security camera prevention program

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Want to help put a stop to nefarious crimes? The Graham County Sheriff’s Office has launched a camera registration program, where residences, businesses or places of worship can allow the office permission to view security camera footage that may be pertinent to solving an investigation.