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Graham County Schools building back after low scores

Charlie Benton

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Robbinsville – Like many school districts across the state, Graham County Schools has seen a decline in test scores, due to circumstances brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Skyway crashes result in fatalities

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Two motorcycle crashes on the Cherohala Skyway last week claimed the lives of Oklahoma and Florida residents. Around 1:52 p.m. Sept. 30, Richard A. Cornell – 72, of Ringwood, Okla. – was driving on N.C.

1-of-3 in drug arrest makes initial appearance

Charlie Benton

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Robbinsville – One of three men involved in a September kidnapping and drug arrest saw his case continued in Graham County District Court on Monday. Jeremy DeMoranville, 28 – who was arrested on Sept.

Two ambulances crewed by state paramedics have been deployed to Graham County to assist Graham County EMS for up to 30 days. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Extra ambulances deployed to county

Charlie Benton

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Graham County EMS is being aided by a few extra pairs of hands in its response to COVID-19. Last week, two extra ambulances – crewed by state paramedics – arrived in the county to help support local EMS providers for up to 30 days.

Miss Ally Reece Ayers was crowned Robbinsville High School’s 2021-22 Homecoming Queen on Friday. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

A magical Knight

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Ally Ayers will never forget hearing her name being called Friday night. Especially the moment it all sunk in. “I was very surprised when they announced my name,” said Ayers, who was decreed as Robbinsville High School’s 2021-22 homecoming queen at Modeal Walsh Memorial Stadium.

District-wide mask mandate will continue

Charlie Benton

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Robbinsville – Graham County Schools will continue to require students and teachers to “mask up” for at least another month. On Tuesday, the Graham County Board of Education voted 3-2 to continue the mask mandate it approved in an emergency meeting on Sept. 1.

James Lewis

News Staff

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

James W. Lewis, 86 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away at the Graham Healthcare Facility on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garfield and Lola Lovin Lewis; his brothers, Delmas Lewis, Doyle Lewis and Alvin “Hardwood” Lewis; and an infant sister, Marie Lewis.

Bennie Sue Slaughter

News Staff

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Bennie Sue Slaughter, 77 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at her residence. A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of the late Wade and Lillie Holloway Millsaps.

Halloween, Christmas events confirmed for town

Koda Moody

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Robbinsville – The Robbinsville Tourism Authority held its monthly meeting Monday, discussing items such as Trunk or Treat, the Passport to Adventure, and Christmas events: * Two Trunk or Treat events will take place Saturday, Oct. 30.

Graham County Rescue Squad Commander Jeff Millsaps (left) accepts a $12,000 donation to the rescue squad from Miatas at the Gap organizer Josh Hankins on Saturday. The annual event alternates donations between the Graham County and Blount County, Tenn. rescue squads. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Car event raises $12K for rescue squad

Charlie Benton

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Robbinsville – A longtime regional event has continued its support of the Graham County Rescue Squad. In a brief presentation Saturday at the Graham County Travel and Tourism office in Robbinsville, Miatas at the Gap organizer Josh Hankins donated three checks totaling $12,000 to the rescue squad.