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With members of both the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and Department of Transportation in attendance, the nieces of Thomas B. Whatley – Gwen Kinard, Terry Peacock and Pamela Puglisi (center, from left) stand proudly behind a sign dedicating the bridge over the Cheoah River on Old U.S. 129 in Robbinsville in the fallen patrolman's memory. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

With members of both the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and Department of Transportation in attendance, the nieces of Thomas B. Whatley – Gwen Kinard, Terry Peacock and Pamela Puglisi (center, from left) stand proudly behind a sign dedicating the bridge over the Cheoah River on Old U.S. 129 in Robbinsville in the fallen patrolman's memory. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Bridge named in trooper's honor

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Robbinsville – Almost 78 years after a member of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol was killed in the line of duty, he has received a localized memorial that will remind daily commuters of his sacrifice.

Town correcting billing issues

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Robbinsville – A recent change in water meters has thrown the Town of Robbinsville's billing system into disarray. However, the town informed The Graham Star that the problem is being resolved on a per-case basis – whether discovered by office staff or a customer.
Robbinsville High School teacher Crystal White has been named the Grand Marshal of this year's Homecoming Parade. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Robbinsville High School teacher Crystal White has been named the Grand Marshal of this year's Homecoming Parade. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Coming full circle

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Robbinsville – In 1991, she was crowned Miss Black Knight.  At the time, Crystal Medlin had no idea the impact Robbinsville High School would continue to have on her life.  Now Crystal White, the beloved math teacher has been selected as the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Homecoming Parade.

Nunez pleads guilty for murder of 7-month-old

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Robbinsville – Over 3 ½ years after his arrest, a local man pleaded guilty last week to second-degree murder and felony child abuse in Graham County Superior Court. Corbin Lee Nunez, 25, entered his pleas Sept.

New program used in search

Marshall McClung
Friday, September 19, 2025
Search and rescue has gone high tech – somewhat anyway, as searchers are still needed on the ground.  Graham County Emergency Services Director Brian Stevens explained that a new program was recently used in a search for a lost hiker in Deep Creek.
Doyle Brock celebrated his 100th birthday in style: flanked by his family for a weekend trip in Pigeon Forge.

Doyle Brock celebrated his 100th birthday in style: flanked by his family for a weekend trip in Pigeon Forge.

100 years of wisdom

Latresa Phillips
Friday, September 19, 2025
Milltown’s Doyle Brock was thrilled to see his 100th birthday cake while celebrating with family the weekend of Sept. 6. Milltown – It has been over 36,525 days – Sept. 8, 1925, to be exact – since Doyle Ruben Brock entered the world.

New county health director announced

Kevin Hensley
Friday, September 19, 2025
Robbinsville – A familiar face has been named the new Graham County Public Health Director. Angie Knight will step into the role Monday, after being hired by a committee. She was formally introduced as the new director at Tuesday's board of commissioners meeting.
Brittney Holder owns B's Pet Grooming, but also works tirelessly to help control the local animal population. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Brittney Holder owns B's Pet Grooming, but also works tirelessly to help control the local animal population. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Pressing 'paws' on local animal population

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Mountain Creek – Monday morning started early for Brittney Holder, with the chore of loading up 19 dogs and 11 cats to be transported to Norfolk, Va.'s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for rehoming.