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Riddle joins 'Graham Star' staff

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Tallulah – Hope Riddle has been named the new office manager for The Graham Star. She replaces the departing Kim Cravey, who joined the staff in November. Cravey and her husband Todd are re-locating to suburban Chattanooga.

Good cast, great catch

Matthew Miller
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Fontana – As fishing season ramps up, Fontana Marina – in conjunction with the Boy Scouts – held the sixth annual bass fishing tournament last weekend.  Fontana Lake is a known fishing destination for locals and tourists alike.

Local man killed in auto accident

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Tallulah – A two-vehicle accident Friday afternoon on U.S. 129 South claimed the life of a local man. Larry Vance Williams, 65, of Yellow Creek Road, was traveling in a 2016 Kia Soul near the intersection with Jutts Creek Circle when his vehicle left the shoulder.
Those in need of toilet paper Tuesday morning would have walked into Robbinsville’s Ingles and found an all-too-familiar site; empty shelves, as customers do their best to stockpile supplies in the wake of the recent coronavirus outbreak. Photo by Hope Riddle/lineads@grahamstar.com

Those in need of toilet paper Tuesday morning would have walked into Robbinsville’s Ingles and found an all-too-familiar site; empty shelves, as customers do their best to stockpile supplies in the wake of the recent coronavirus outbreak. Photo by Hope Riddle/lineads@grahamstar.com

Time to practice "social distancing"

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 19, 2020
It’s here … sort of. Though no confirmed cases have been recorded in Graham County – a local man tested negative last week – the much-maligned, heavily discussed coronavirus has forced the hands of lawmakers and officials at the national, state and local levels.

Peaking at the right time

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Fayetteville – Anywhere you look, the future of wrestling in Robbinsville is prosperous. The Peak Wrestling Club took five Graham County wrestlers to the NCWay State Championship Tournament, which was held at Fayetteville’s Crown Coliseum on Feb. 29.
Justin Stewart won the Individual Exhibit category at the recent National History Day Competition at Western Carolina University.

Justin Stewart won the Individual Exhibit category at the recent National History Day Competition at Western Carolina University.

Robbinsville High shines at history competition

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Cullowhee – Robbinsville High School students recently competed in the National History Day Competition, held at Western Carolina University.   Sixteen students placed in various contests and every Robbinsville student qualified for the state competition, which will be held at Raleigh’s N.C.

Woman arrested for DWI

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Stecoah – A 28-year-old Robbinsville woman was arrested the night of March 1 and charged with both misdemeanor child abuse and driving while impaired. Ciara Dockery Orr of 297 Hoot Owl Hollow was found on the side of N.C.
Volunteers work on the new community garden that has sprouted behind the Church Mouse Thrift Store in downtown Robbinsville. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Volunteers work on the new community garden that has sprouted behind the Church Mouse Thrift Store in downtown Robbinsville. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Producing for the future

Matthew Miller
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Robbinsville – As fresh fruit and vegetable costs rise, communities everywhere are combating high produce prices with community gardens.

Group has $33K for aid

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Robbinsville – There is more than $33,000 available to help cancer patients in Graham County. During the March 5 Graham Cancer Support Group meeting, treasurer Pam Shaffer informed the board that the ending balance at the end of February was $33,234.