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Water Treatment Facility Operator Carrie Stewart examines the finished water at the Rock Creek Treatment Plant on Monday. At this point, the water has already went through several treatments and filters before being pumped into the main tank for distribution across Robbinsville. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Water Treatment Facility Operator Carrie Stewart examines the finished water at the Rock Creek Treatment Plant on Monday. At this point, the water has already went through several treatments and filters before being pumped into the main tank for distribution across Robbinsville. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Don't worry; it's safe to drink the water

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Robbinsville – A petition presented at City Hall on March 4 called for immediate improvements to the quality of water being delivered to town residents.
Chief Deputy Chuck Stewart speaks during Feb. 27’s Community Safety Meeting in Stecoah. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Chief Deputy Chuck Stewart speaks during Feb. 27’s Community Safety Meeting in Stecoah. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

An open line of communication

Matthew Miller
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Stecoah – A meeting took place on Feb. 27 at the Stecoah Fire and Rescue building, between members of the Stecoah community and the Graham County Sheriff’s Office.
Timing is everything, as the sun illuminated this U.S. flag at Fontana Dam to create a true “Awe-Inspiring Sight.” Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Timing is everything, as the sun illuminated this U.S. flag at Fontana Dam to create a true “Awe-Inspiring Sight.” Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Trio of 'Star' photos win first place

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Tallulah – The N.C. Press Association formally announced its 2019 awards winners Feb. 27. Three photos that were published in The Graham Star during the contest period of Oct. 1, 2018 and Sept. 30, 2019 – “Awe-Inspiring Sight” (Feature Photography, published Jan.

Frontier causes 2nd 911 outage

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
By Samantha Sinclair and Kevin Hensley Community Newspapers, Inc. Dillsboro – Frontier Communications workers cut fiber wiring in Jackson County on the night of Thursday, Feb. 20, preventing Cherokee, Clay and Graham counties from receiving 911 calls.

'A school bus is hard to miss'

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
A frightening amount of school bus violations has the N.C. Highway Patrol reeling. Since the 2019-20 school year commenced in August, there have been nine documented instances of drivers passing stopped school buses in Graham County.

County narrows down commissioner race

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
*Editor's note: This story was printed with two errors in the March 5 edition of The Graham Star. The errors have been corrected for the version you are viewing now.  The three Republican finalists for the Graham County Board of Commissioners has been determined.
Bethany Collins, Lina Pagan, Bri Hooper, Willow Trantham and Anna Riddle (from left) made up the winning team during Monday’s ACT stress-release competition at Robbinsville High School. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Bethany Collins, Lina Pagan, Bri Hooper, Willow Trantham and Anna Riddle (from left) made up the winning team during Monday’s ACT stress-release competition at Robbinsville High School. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Not all fun and games

Matthew Miller
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Robbinsville –  As the national ACT date approaches, schools across the country are focused on preparing for the exam. Robbinsville High School is no exception.  Juniors at the school took the test Tuesday.

Williams resigns from council

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Fontana Dam – Tracy Williams’ second stint as a town council member has came to an end. During the Feb. 15 Town of Fontana Dam council meeting, it was revealed that Williams had resigned from his seat, effective immediately. The decision was amicable, as Williams cited personal issues for the move.
Graham County resident Aaron Bradley speaks during the public comment portion of Tuesday's Board of Commissioners meeting. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Graham County resident Aaron Bradley speaks during the public comment portion of Tuesday's Board of Commissioners meeting. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Alcohol sales tabled by commissioners

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Robbinsville – The topic of alcohol sales continues to play a game of hot-potato.