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Rev. Kevin Brooks

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2020
The Rev. Kevin Brooks, 48 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 22, 2020 at his residence, while surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Bobby and Roma Phillips Brooks of Robbinsville, N.C.

DOT audit findings explained by board member

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 28, 2020
The recent release of a N.C. Department of Transportation audit – performed by state auditor Beth Wood – has raised its share of eyebrows. The findings determined that the DOT overspent its budget by $742 million in 2019.

Date set for graduation

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Robbinsville – After much anticipation, the Robbinsville High School Class of 2020 can finally rest easy. Graham County Schools announced Tuesday afternoon that a commencement ceremony is set to be held at Modeal Walsh Memorial (Big Oaks) Stadium on Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m.

Man charged with assault

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Robbinsville – A four-day saga ended with the arrest of a local man. Michael Shane Allen, 40, of 1361 Old U.S. 129, was still in the Graham County Jail on Tuesday in connection with the kidnapping of a woman on May 16. Capt.
Navy veteran and Graham County resident Jason Marino (right) was recently promoted to Master Chief. Presenting Marino with his Frocking Letter is Commander Henderson.

Navy veteran and Graham County resident Jason Marino (right) was recently promoted to Master Chief. Presenting Marino with his Frocking Letter is Commander Henderson.

Master of his craft

Matthew Miller
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Jason Marino, a 24-year Navy Veteran and Graham County resident, was promoted to Master Chief earlier this month.  A Navy Seabee, Marino traveled to Greenville for a socially-distanced promotion ceremony.
County Clerk Kim Crisp helps customers Lamar Holland (left) and Brandon Barry on Friday. Government offices in Graham County have slowly began reopening to the public, with plenty of precautions in place. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

County Clerk Kim Crisp helps customers Lamar Holland (left) and Brandon Barry on Friday. Government offices in Graham County have slowly began reopening to the public, with plenty of precautions in place. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

County offices begin to reopen

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 28, 2020
As North Carolina embraces Phase 2 of its reopening process, Graham County has initiated its own 3-step plan to welcome the public back into offices. The first phase was completed May 20 and opened the following: * Graham County Dental Office. * Graham County Administration & Community Building.

Future of popular resort uncertain

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Fontana Dam – The outlook for Fontana Village Resort & Marina looks bleak. The Town of Fontana Dam – which is entering its 10th year of existence – provided little in the way of clarity at its May 20 council meeting, because little is known to even the town about its main revenue source.

Eliza L. Simons

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Eliza (Liz) L. Simons, 92, of Jacksonville, Fla. – formerly of Robbinsville, N.C. and Fairbury, Ill. – passed away at 7:58 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at her residence in Jacksonville, Fla.  She will be buried in Yellow Creek Cemetery in Robbinsville, N.C. Graveside services are pending.

James Henry Crisp

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
James Henry Crisp, 86, of Robbinsville passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Robbinsville. Henry was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Noah and Nora Bailey Crisp.