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The recent surge in rainfall across the area has inflicted costly damage. Trees and power lines were downed as part of a Saturday thunderstorm; another heavy outpour late-Monday resulted in a section of the Cherohala Skyway at Tennessee mile marker 4.5 being washed away.

The recent surge in rainfall across the area has inflicted costly damage. Trees and power lines were downed as part of a Saturday thunderstorm; another heavy outpour late-Monday resulted in a section of the Cherohala Skyway at Tennessee mile marker 4.5 being washed away.

Stormy summer

Marshall McClung
Thursday, August 17, 2023
The 1933 song “Stormy Weather” would certainly be a fitting one for Graham County this summer. Between June 1 – Aug. 14, there has been rain on 34 days – with storms on 23 of those days. Saturday was no exception, as rescue squads, the N.C.

Search for missing man continues

Marshall McClung
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Slickrock – At press time, the search for a missing man in the Deep Creek area of Graham County is still ongoing, after his car was discovered at a gate near the hunter shelter by U.S. Forest Service employees Tory Lynnes and Brent Eller on Tuesday afternoon.
Structural issues has given Robbinsville First Baptist Church reason to remove “The Hut” from the property. However, the announcement drew a bevy of criticism. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Structural issues has given Robbinsville First Baptist Church reason to remove “The Hut” from the property. However, the announcement drew a bevy of criticism. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

First Baptist Church seeks to remove ‘The Hut’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 17, 2023
* Elders explain decision in public letter, page 4 Robbinsville – While the renovations at Big Oaks Stadium this summer led to a spirited debate about where priorities should lie, another location not a ½-mile away has been subjected to the same division.
Drainage issues in ditches along Lake Santeetlah roads will soon be rectified, thanks to the town receiving over $72K from the Golden LEAF Foundation. The funds could significantly improve areas like this, located on Black Bear Trail. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Drainage issues in ditches along Lake Santeetlah roads will soon be rectified, thanks to the town receiving over $72K from the Golden LEAF Foundation. The funds could significantly improve areas like this, located on Black Bear Trail. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lake Santeetlah receives $72K for ditch repairs

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Lake Santeetlah – Through hard work and optimism, a local municipality will soon receive a substantive amount of money to complete much-needed repairs.
Though it may appear from this photo that plenty of food is in stock for free distribution at the Five Points Center, there can never be enough for those in need. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Though it may appear from this photo that plenty of food is in stock for free distribution at the Five Points Center, there can never be enough for those in need. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Help is a one-stop shop

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, August 10, 2023
West Fort Hill – Life in a small town is – to many of us – a blessing. But at times, it can be a challenge financially, physically and emotionally. Some of us are blessed with family, neighbors and our local church, or maybe all three.

Beasley resigns as tourism director, chair

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Robbinsville – Citing what she felt was a lack of support from the board of aldermen, Debbie Beasley tendered her resignation from the Robbinsville Tourism Authority during Aug. 2’s town meeting. Beasley was serving the tourism board in a dual capacity: as both the chair and interim director.
Completion of the new agricultural barn at Robbinsville High School will be undertaken by students once the fall 2023 semester gets underway. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Completion of the new agricultural barn at Robbinsville High School will be undertaken by students once the fall 2023 semester gets underway. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Moooove over; there’s a new building in town

Latresa Phillips
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Robbinsville – Fall 2023 promises to be an exciting new school year at Robbinsville High School.
Some attach the qualifier of “Young” in front of the group now, but the sounds of The Inspirations have barely changed with the new line-up. The quartet will be at the Mountain Homecoming in Fontana Village, set for Aug. 17-20.

Some attach the qualifier of “Young” in front of the group now, but the sounds of The Inspirations have barely changed with the new line-up. The quartet will be at the Mountain Homecoming in Fontana Village, set for Aug. 17-20.

‘Mountain Homecoming’ returns to Fontana

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Fontana Dam – “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:20, KJV). Anyone who attends the Mountain Homecoming cannot leave and truthfully say the Lord was not present – in fact, He might be impossible to miss.
Blue lights pierced the nighttime sky late Friday, as members of the Graham County Sheriff’s Office executed a pair of search warrants in Robbinsville. All told, seven individuals were arrested from two different homes off Ford Street. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Blue lights pierced the nighttime sky late Friday, as members of the Graham County Sheriff’s Office executed a pair of search warrants in Robbinsville. All told, seven individuals were arrested from two different homes off Ford Street. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Under a cover of darkness

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
* Editor’s note: Last week, the Graham County Sheriff’s Office invited The Graham Star on a pair of missions: one staged, one very real. This is a firsthand account.
Robbinsville High School Principal David Matheson, Graham County Project Manager Jason Marino and Brandon Lovin of Lovin Contracting (from left) discuss fencing options while standing above a newly-placed retaining wall at Modeal Walsh Memorial (Big Oaks) Stadium on Monday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville High School Principal David Matheson, Graham County Project Manager Jason Marino and Brandon Lovin of Lovin Contracting (from left) discuss fencing options while standing above a newly-placed retaining wall at Modeal Walsh Memorial (Big Oaks) Stadium on Monday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Too near home to turn back now

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Robbinsville – As officials, administrators and contractors alike stood over the two new retaining walls that have been erected to support new seating at Big Oaks Stadium on Monday, a certain air of confidence lingered in the strategy session.