Marino to serve as interim county manager

Robbinsville – As outgoing Graham County Manger Becky Garland steps down, a capable hand will remain at the helm for the time being.

More progress made toward condominium groundbreaking

Lake Santeetlah – A long-awaited development in the Town of Lake Santeetlah may be closer to being realized. Developer Jose Rosado gave an update on the Santeetlah Lakeside Condominium project at the monthly council meeting on March 11.

Creating a Ripple Effect

Fontana Dam – The Fontana Village Marina has been honored among its peers in the Southeast for its commitment to the environment. The marina has won the 2021 Ripple Effect award for its annual cleanup of the lake, held annually on the first weekend in November.

Public comment open on changes to election policies

Raleigh – The N.C. State Board of Elections has proposed nine different changes to its voting guidelines and wants to hear public feedback concerning the amendments.

Woman arrested after alleged laundromat theft

Robbinsville – An Andrews woman was arrested after allegedly breaking into a gambling device and stealing money from a local laundromat.

Aldermen take steps toward murals; appoint new RTA member

Robbinsville – A pair of new murals were a hot topic at March 3’s Town of Robbinsville Board of Aldermen meeting, following a presentation by REVVED UP founder John Colwell.  Colwell presented two possible murals for the town, including an abstract mountain scene on the Lovelace building.

Graham County DSS office re-opens to public

Robbinsville – As Graham County continues to see lower COVID-19 case numbers, one county department has taken a big step toward normalcy.