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Voice of the voiceless

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Robbinsville – Now’s the perfect time to “Meet a G.A.L.” But probably not the one that immediately comes to mind. This G.A.L. works for the better good, speaking for those that can’t. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A computer-generated look at the Lakeside Lodge Condominium at Lake Santeetlah, which received a special zoning-height variance at the Feb. 11 Lake Santeetlah Council meeting. Photo courtesy of TSW Architecture

A computer-generated look at the Lakeside Lodge Condominium at Lake Santeetlah, which received a special zoning-height variance at the Feb. 11 Lake Santeetlah Council meeting. Photo courtesy of TSW Architecture

Condo zoning variance passed

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Lake Santeetlah – A 2001 brainstorm took a step in the right direction, 19 years after it was initially discussed. After a lengthy public hearing – which included a continued session from January – the Town of Lake Santeetlah voted 4-1 during its Feb.

$35K available for cancer patients

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Robbinsville – Only six applications for financial aid by those going through cancer treatments were received at the beginning of the year. Thus, the Graham Cancer Support Group announced at its Jan. 21 board meeting that $35,000 was in the bank and ready for use.

Changes coming to one-stop voting policy

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Robbinsville – Access to names of one-stop voters by the public will no longer be allowed. Graham County Board of Elections Director Teresa Garland explained the new state law – Senate Bill 683, enacted Jan. 1 – to the Robbinsville Board during Monday’s meeting.
Anna Riddle, Clayson Lane, Keylie Jordan, Nathan Collins and Gabby Hooper (from left) were just some of the students that helped with the Festival. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Anna Riddle, Clayson Lane, Keylie Jordan, Nathan Collins and Gabby Hooper (from left) were just some of the students that helped with the Festival. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Happiness that you can eat

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
By Matthew Miller The Graham Star Robbinsville – It was a day late, but well worth the wait. The first-ever Chocolate Festival took place at Robbinsville High School on Sunday. Originally planned for Saturday, wintery weather caused the organizers to postpone the festival to the following day.
The Burchfield family, together once again. Standing in front are Jake, Donna, Gracie and Junior. In back are T.J. (left) and Lance. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

The Burchfield family, together once again. Standing in front are Jake, Donna, Gracie and Junior. In back are T.J. (left) and Lance. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

'I'm really glad to be home'

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Tallulah – It started out innocently enough. A teenage girl, playing Xbox Live alongside her three brothers. It ended in a two-day, all-too-real nightmare.
The meeting room, hallway and lobby of the Graham County Public Library were packed Feb. 5, when the Town of Robbinsville once again discussed the possibility of putting alcohol sales on the ballot. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

The meeting room, hallway and lobby of the Graham County Public Library were packed Feb. 5, when the Town of Robbinsville once again discussed the possibility of putting alcohol sales on the ballot. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Alcohol sales shelved again

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Robbinsville – For the second straight month, the town had the decision whether to vote on allowing constituents to decide if Graham County would sell alcohol once again or not. For the second straight month, the aldermen elected to table the issue. This time, until April. The Feb.
The dulcet tones of singing bowls lulled those in attendance at the Graham County Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 28 into a deep, relaxing state. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

The dulcet tones of singing bowls lulled those in attendance at the Graham County Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 28 into a deep, relaxing state. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Singing bowls bring rest, relaxation to everyone

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Robbinsville – In a darkened, back room of the Graham County Public Library, a dozen people lay on the carpet and lounged in chairs as Stecoah resident Mardie Drolshagen made her collection of crystal bowls sing.
A dozen Graham County residents came together Saturday, to de-construct this dangerous old barn. Photo by Robbi Pounds/rpounds@grahamstar.com

A dozen Graham County residents came together Saturday, to de-construct this dangerous old barn. Photo by Robbi Pounds/rpounds@grahamstar.com

Community helps neighbor in need

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Santeetlah – On a chilly, drizzly Saturday, a dozen Graham County residents banded together at a small farm past Lake Santeetlah for a “barn-lowering.”  The barn’s owner, who chose to remain unnamed in this article, has lived on her farm for 20 years. “This place was my dream,” she said.

Girls troop win top honor

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2020
By Samantha Sinclair Cherokee Scout Andrews – Robbinsville took home the Big Boot trophy for Troop of the Year once again, but this year it was the all-girls troop earning the honor at the Boy Scouts of America Nantahala District Awards Banquet, which was held Saturday at the Andrews United...