Tallulah

This Dec. 14 accident on Tallulah Road sent a local man to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

This Dec. 14 accident on Tallulah Road sent a local man to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Accident sends one to hospital

Tallulah – A local man is recuperating in Chattanooga, after sustaining serious injuries in a car crash on Tallulah Road on the night of Dec.14.  According to an accident report provided by the N.C.

Pair of accidents on Hwy. 129

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.
Moonshiner Steakhouse on Tallulah Road was bustling Friday evening, even amid social-distancing protocols. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Moonshiner Steakhouse on Tallulah Road was bustling Friday evening, even amid social-distancing protocols. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Bon appetite

Tallulah – Ribs. Homemade pasta. Glazed salmon. Quality food for any restaurant, but for a place dubbed “Moonshiner Steakhouse,” it seems far-fetched.
Moonshiners Steakhouse Manager Blake Orr takes orders during Saturday’s “drive-in” dinner at the restaurant. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Moonshiners Steakhouse Manager Blake Orr takes orders during Saturday’s “drive-in” dinner at the restaurant. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Order up!

Tallulah – The Lady Dragons – also known as the Red Hat Ladies – can be spotted at nearly any Graham County event. On Saturday, they could be found at Moonshiners Steakhouse. The first annual “May B a Moonshiner” drive-in dinner was held  in the steakhouse parking lot.

Mules killed in auto accident

Tallulah – A unusual single-vehicle accident early Monday morning ended with the loss of two mules. Crystal Miller, 39 of Tallulah, was traveling on U.S. 129 around 6:15 a.m. when her Mazda collided with two mules that were inexplicably standing in the roadway. The impact killed both animals.

Riddle joins 'Graham Star' staff

Tallulah – Hope Riddle has been named the new office manager for The Graham Star. She replaces the departing Kim Cravey, who joined the staff in November. Cravey and her husband Todd are re-locating to suburban Chattanooga.
Timing is everything, as the sun illuminated this U.S. flag at Fontana Dam to create a true “Awe-Inspiring Sight.” Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Timing is everything, as the sun illuminated this U.S. flag at Fontana Dam to create a true “Awe-Inspiring Sight.” Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Trio of 'Star' photos win first place

Tallulah – The N.C. Press Association formally announced its 2019 awards winners Feb. 27. Three photos that were published in The Graham Star during the contest period of Oct. 1, 2018 and Sept. 30, 2019 – “Awe-Inspiring Sight” (Feature Photography, published Jan.
The Burchfield family, together once again. Standing in front are Jake, Donna, Gracie and Junior. In back are T.J. (left) and Lance. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

The Burchfield family, together once again. Standing in front are Jake, Donna, Gracie and Junior. In back are T.J. (left) and Lance. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

'I'm really glad to be home'

Tallulah – It started out innocently enough. A teenage girl, playing Xbox Live alongside her three brothers. It ended in a two-day, all-too-real nightmare.