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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...

Keep it between the lines

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Robbinsville – “I like to hear ‘em laughing,” said art instructor Carolina Carpenter.

County deemed 'gun sanctuary'

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Robbinsville – There was hardly an empty seat in the audience for Tuesday’s meeting of the Graham County Board of Commissioners.  The resolution declaring Graham County a Second-Amendment Sanctuary may have been what drew most of the audience members.

Runaway teen found in Oklahoma

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Tallulah – Every parent’s fear came true for the family of Adrian “Grace” Burchfield on Saturday morning. But on Sunday evening, they breathed a huge sigh of relief. Burchfield was found more than 14 hours away in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Open house spotlights new equipment, hours

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Robbinsville – Graham County Commissioner Connie Orr could not stop herself from bragging about Smoky Mountain Urgent Care, at the clinic’s open house Monday.  “This is the brainchild of Claudine Gibson and Juanita Colvard.

Atoah once had "racket" going

Marshall McClung
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Yes, quite true, the Atoah community once had a “racket” going.   The reader may immediately wonder what type of racket, short for racketeering meaning involvement in illegal business activities. This racket went on for years, was never busted by the law, no arrests or charges ever made.
Dean Castaldo and his arson companion Dante (right) present a Fire Prevention Class at the Graham County Public Library on Monday. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Dean Castaldo and his arson companion Dante (right) present a Fire Prevention Class at the Graham County Public Library on Monday. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Arson detection team visits Graham library

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Robbinsville – A very special guest visited the Graham County Public Library on Monday, to help educate members of the 4-H Club during their first meeting of the year.  This visitor detects chemicals from two miles away, helps put arsonists in jail and once proved the FBI wrong.