GrahamCounty

New details come to light in kidnapping, drug arrest

Charlie Benton
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
More details have emerged in an alleged kidnapping incident that led to the arrests of both alleged perpetrators, as well as the alleged victim.  Graham County Sheriff Jerry Crisp said that on Sept. 16, 34-year-old Mohammad Hassan Kheradmand of St. Petersburg, Fla.
The Great Smokies Health Foundation awarded six county non-profits with grants Friday. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

The Great Smokies Health Foundation awarded six county non-profits with grants Friday. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Six county non-profits awarded grants

Koda Moody
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Fort Hill – The Great Smokies Health Foundation held a grant awards ceremony last Friday at Robbinsville United Methodist Church.  The following organizations attended at received their grant funds:  * Blue Ridge Bartram Trail was awarded a grant to help with their outdoor youth employment.
Patrol Officer Jessy Miller, Patrol Sgt. Graham Page and Patrol Officer Alexandria Parris stand with items seized after a Sept. 23 license check, which led to the arrest of Acworth, Ga. resident Michael Thomas Garcia. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Patrol Officer Jessy Miller, Patrol Sgt. Graham Page and Patrol Officer Alexandria Parris stand with items seized after a Sept. 23 license check, which led to the arrest of Acworth, Ga. resident Michael Thomas Garcia. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

One arrested in sizable drug bust

Charlie Benton
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
A Georgia man remains behind bars in Graham County after allegedly being caught trafficking drugs. At a license checking station on Sept.

Pamela Denise Patterson

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Pamela Denise Patterson, 51 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 at her residence, after a long fight with lung disease. A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of D.L. and Margaret Orr.

Michael Oliver

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Michael Thomas Oliver, 42 of the Sweetwater Community in Robbinsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at Atrium Health in Charlotte, N.C. He was the son of the late George and Margaret Hooper Oliver.

Jason Best

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Jason Best, 37 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tenn.   He was a native of Graham County and the son of Nettie Blevins Jordan.

Ronald Jenkins

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Ronald Steve Jenkins, of Humble, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. He was the son of Hilda Sawyer Jenkins of Stecoah, N.C. and the late Frazier Jenkins.

Town aldermen approve part purchase for water plant

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Robbinsville – A component of one of Robbinsville’s water plants will be replaced, following approval from the board of aldermen.  The board approved the purchase of a new altimeter valve for the plant by a 2-0 vote at a brief, special-called meeting on Sept. 16.

Fontana Dam searching for new water plant operator

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Fontana Dam – A local municipality is again searching for a new utilities director and water treatment plant operator. Jason Duke was dismissed from the position Aug. 24, following a domestic incident that ended with the arrest of his wife earlier in August.