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Senate 50 Rep. Kevin Corbin (left, holding check, R-Franklin) and District 120 Rep. Karl Gillespie (right, holding check, R-Franklin) spent several hours in Graham County on Dec. 20, presenting checks for various needs across the county. The tour began at the N.C. Department of Transportation’s office, where a check in the amount of $1.4 million was awarded. Photo courtesy of Kevin Corbin

Senate 50 Rep. Kevin Corbin (left, holding check, R-Franklin) and District 120 Rep. Karl Gillespie (right, holding check, R-Franklin) spent several hours in Graham County on Dec. 20, presenting checks for various needs across the county. The tour began at the N.C. Department of Transportation’s office, where a check in the amount of $1.4 million was awarded. Photo courtesy of Kevin Corbin

$4.895 million tour comes to Graham County

Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Franklin) and District Rep. Karl Gillespie (R-Franklin) both visited Graham County on Dec. 20, presenting four checks totaling $4.895 million for various community needs. “Our job is to get money for our district and we’ve been very successful with that,” said Corbin.

Tax bill reaches Senate Rules Committee

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.
A trio of North Carolina Republican candidates – Kaleb Wingate, Kevin Corbin and Karl Gillespie (from left) – visited the county’s Republican headquarters Saturday. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

A trio of North Carolina Republican candidates – Kaleb Wingate, Kevin Corbin and Karl Gillespie (from left) – visited the county’s Republican headquarters Saturday. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Ready to serve

Robbinsville – With election day only 10 weeks away, Republicans are making a hard push for Graham County’s vote. After U.S. House candidate Madison Cawthorn made a stop in Robbinsville on May 29, three more Republican candidates – Karl Gillespie (N.C.