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4-H places flags for freedom

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Robbinsville – In anticipation of Veterans Day, Graham County’s 4-H Leadership Club recently turned East Main Street into a street of flags, all the way from Rodney Orr Bypass to downtown Robbinsville.
As Matthew Miller played “Taps,” Town of Robbinsville Alderman Brian Johnson, Connie Orr of the Graham County Board of Commissioners and Town of Robbinsville Mayor Steve Hooper (from left) honored the flag at the beginning of Monday’s Veterans Day ceremony at Robbinsville High School. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

As Matthew Miller played “Taps,” Town of Robbinsville Alderman Brian Johnson, Connie Orr of the Graham County Board of Commissioners and Town of Robbinsville Mayor Steve Hooper (from left) honored the flag at the beginning of Monday’s Veterans Day ceremony at Robbinsville High School. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Day of thanks

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, November 14, 2019
“Words can’t express the thank you that needs to be said to each one of our men and women that has served our great United States of America,” said Town of Robbinsville Mayor Steve Hooper.
Downtown Robbinsville is in much need of an economic boost, as many businesses have closed down and several buildings are in a state of disarray. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Downtown Robbinsville is in much need of an economic boost, as many businesses have closed down and several buildings are in a state of disarray. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Designation in the works

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Robbinsville – Historic preservationist Sybil Argintar met with local officials and citizens Oct. 29, to explain the on-going process of trying to put downtown Robbinsville on the National Register of Historic Places.

Have wood, will carve

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Stecoah – Bill Prather of Ol’ Man Hickory has been working with wood since he was a boy.  Recently retired, he has dedicated himself to making “all types of creative items, all the way from dining room sets down to children’s wooden toys.
Trees surrounding Lake Santeetlah display some late-blooming fall colors. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Trees surrounding Lake Santeetlah display some late-blooming fall colors. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Fall color comes late

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, November 7, 2019
As any resident of western North Carolina is aware, fall color has come late to the mountains this year.  The combination of record-setting high temperatures in September – along with the drought that followed – both slowed and muted the changing of the leaves.

Fontana welcomes new chef

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Fontana Dam – Alex Henry recently joined the team at Fontana Village Resort as the Executive Chef/Food and Beverage Director. He brings with him a passion for fresh food and a creative flair that makes even the most common food seem new and exciting.

Pair of big amendments struck down at meeting

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Robbinsville – Tuesday’s meeting of the Graham County Board of Commissioners included a presentation by Rose Bauguess of the Southwestern Commission Council of Governments and Wanda Austin of Division 14 of the NCDOT.
Brian Cable, Greg Davidson and Carl Ferguson (from left) unload just a small portion of trash collected during last weekend’s Fontana Lakes’ Clean-Up. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Brian Cable, Greg Davidson and Carl Ferguson (from left) unload just a small portion of trash collected during last weekend’s Fontana Lakes’ Clean-Up. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

3 days of cleaning

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Fontana – “It’s not my trash, but it is my planet,” said Brandon Jones, manager of the Fontana Village Resort and Marina and co-organizer of the the Fontana Lakes’ 2nd Annual Lake-Shore Cleanup.  The clean-up spanned three clear but very crisp days, with volunteers collecting trash from 9 a.m.

WNC offers admission to community college graduates

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Cullowhee – Western Carolina University Chancellor Kelli R. Brown and Southwestern Community College President Don Tomas established the Catamount Compass Program on Oct. 1, which guarantees admission to Western Carolina for all Southwestern graduates who meet certain criteria.
Lilly Lancaster and Charida Willis (front table), as well as Wilhem Crisp, Russell Hooper and Eddie Brooms (back table) persue through some books at Robbinsville High School on Monday. Graham County Schools received a grade of "C" for their literacy levels during the 2018-19 year. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Lilly Lancaster and Charida Willis (front table), as well as Wilhem Crisp, Russell Hooper and Eddie Brooms (back table) persue through some books at Robbinsville High School on Monday. Graham County Schools received a grade of "C" for their literacy levels during the 2018-19 year. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

County schools hoping to improve on grades

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Robbinsville – According to the 2018-2019 school performance grades, all three Graham County schools are operating at a “C” level.  However, as Robbinsville Elementary School Principal Jaime Hooper said, “A child is more than a test score.