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Several indicted during superior court term

Charlie Benton

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Robbinsville – Superior Court took place in Graham County in late February and early March, with 23 indictments being handed down, some for crimes going back as far as 2019: * Robert Michael Phillips, 33 of Robbinsville, was indicted three times for separate incidents, including possession of a...

New diversion program begins operation in county

Charlie Benton

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

A new program aims to help residents of Graham County who have been in trouble with the law – and are dealing with substance issues – get back on their feet. For approximately two months, a grant-funded Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program has been operating in the county.

Commissioners hear mural presentation

Charlie Benton

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Robbinsville – The local revitalization organization REVVED UP gave its pitch for two possible murals for downtown Robbinsville to the Graham County Board of Commissioners at its March 16 meeting.

Superintendent talks return to school

Charlie Benton

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Robbinsville – Following Gov. Roy Cooper’s decision to move toward full-time in-person school statewide, Graham County Schools made some changes to its current instructional plans.

Joseph Pressley was apprehended by Graham County sheriff’s deputies at the Robbinsville Shell station March 17, after allegedly cutting catalytic converters off several county vehicles. Photo by Neal Wachob/The Graham Star

Man arrested after alleged theft, shoplifting

Charlie Benton

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Robbinsville – A Marble man was arrested in Robbinsville on March 17, after allegedly stealing catalytic converters from Graham County vehicles and later shoplifting from a local convenience store.

Lady Knights sophomore point guard Desta Trammell sprints toward the basket on a fast break during the Feb. 9 triple-overtime victory against Cherokee. Trammell was just named the 2020-21 Big Smoky Mountain Conference Girls Player of the Year. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Pursuing her Destanee

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Robbinsville – Take one look at Desta Trammell and it would be easy to dismiss her talent. Basketball is in her blood, but the Robbinsville Lady Knights’ 5-foot-2 sophomore point guard is hardly someone to look past when scanning the roster.

Jesse Daniels

News Staff

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Jesse Trevor Daniels, 39, of the Stecoah community near Robbinsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly in South Carolina. A graveside service was held at noon on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Jenkins Cemetery in Stecoah, N.C. The Rev. Coy Adams officiated. Jesse was born on Feb.

Anne Trull

News Staff

Thursday, March 18, 2021

“Nana” Eleanor Anne McGee Trull, of Irish descent and a native of St. Mary’s County, Md. – but a permanent resident of Graham County, N.C.’s Cornsilk Community – and beloved mother of Richard (Rick) Lamar Trull of Galena Park Texas, and Lela Viola Trull Hyde of Robbinsville, N.C.

Jessie Aldridge

News Staff

Thursday, March 18, 2021

The Rev. Jessie Burlen Aldridge, 90 of the Tuskeegee Community of Graham County, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Harris Regional Hospital. The son of Shuford and Hollie Crisp Aldridge, he was born May 11, 1930.

Graham County to receive American Rescue Plan funds

Charlie Benton

Thursday, March 18, 2021

More COVID-19 relief funds will soon be on their way to Graham County, thanks to the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11. Graham County Manager Becky Garland said the county would be receiving just over $1.6 million in American Rescue plan funds.