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The Delta Dental Foundation of North Carolina paid a visit to the Graham County Dental Clinic on June 13, to present a $5,000 check on behalf of the 2023 Smiles for Kids award program. From left are dental assistant Macy Rogers, Graham County Health Director Donna Stephens, Dr. Rory Frederick of the county dental office and Elaine Loyack, vice president of community engagement and community relations for Delta Dental Foundation. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The Delta Dental Foundation of North Carolina paid a visit to the Graham County Dental Clinic on June 13, to present a $5,000 check on behalf of the 2023 Smiles for Kids award program. From left are dental assistant Macy Rogers, Graham County Health Director Donna Stephens, Dr. Rory Frederick of the county dental office and Elaine Loyack, vice president of community engagement and community relations for Delta Dental Foundation. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

5,000 reasons to smile

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Robbinsville – The Delta Dental Foundation of North Carolina paid the Graham County Dental Clinic a special visit on June 13, bringing along a $5,000 check to make the trip worthwhile.
Flanked by officers and representatives from both North Carolina and Tennessee, Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran speaks during the “Border to Border” Tail of the Dragon Education Campaign Launch at Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort on June 13. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Flanked by officers and representatives from both North Carolina and Tennessee, Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran speaks during the “Border to Border” Tail of the Dragon Education Campaign Launch at Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort on June 13. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

‘1 fatality is too many’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 22, 2023
This map provides both an overview of the curves on the Tail of the Dragon – as well as a 26-year summary into the number of fatalities incurred on the road. Map courtesy of tailofthedragon.
Knoxville resident Bryan Hill (center) – the son of Graham County’s Keith and Karen Hill – recently joined an expedition to tame Mount Everest – a successful endeavor.

Knoxville resident Bryan Hill (center) – the son of Graham County’s Keith and Karen Hill – recently joined an expedition to tame Mount Everest – a successful endeavor.

Sightless Summits

Latresa Phillips
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Faith is a substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things unseen. It can move mountains and in May 2023, faith led a blind man to the peak of Mount Everest.
This screenshot from a recording shows the moment Lake Santeetlah Council Woman Diana Simon slapped Mayor Connie Connie Gross during the town’s June 8 meeting. Simon was attempting to nominate a candidate for a substitute member on Lake Santeetlah’s planning board, moments after Mayor Gross’ husband, Jack, was voted 3-2 to be the first of two alternates on the planning board.

This screenshot from a recording shows the moment Lake Santeetlah Council Woman Diana Simon slapped Mayor Connie Connie Gross during the town’s June 8 meeting. Simon was attempting to nominate a candidate for a substitute member on Lake Santeetlah’s planning board, moments after Mayor Gross’ husband, Jack, was voted 3-2 to be the first of two alternates on the planning board.

Things get physical

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Lake Santeetlah – It was only a matter of time before the countless accusations, passive-aggressive comments and overall tension in the room led to the proceedings spiraling out of control.
Teresa Moody has been named Robbinsville Elementary School's 2022-23 Teacher of the Year. With Moody is principal Dr. Jaime Hooper.

Teresa Moody has been named Robbinsville Elementary School's 2022-23 Teacher of the Year. With Moody is principal Dr. Jaime Hooper.

3 educators, 3 schools: 1 distinctive award

Latresa Phillips
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Robbinsville – Teachers at Graham County schools are busy packing up supplies, moving desks and furniture out of their classrooms, and wrapping up end-of-school tasks.

Azalea Photo Contest ends next week

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Tallulah – The entry period for the inaugural Azalea Photo Contest – a collaboration between Graham County Travel & Tourism and The Graham Star – will close Thursday, June 15.

Elder Abuse Fair set for June 15

Latresa Phillips
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Tallulah – It is hard to imagine that someone would deliberately – or even unintentionally – bring harm to an elderly or handicapped individual. Unfortunately, such abuse is a widespread problem. This abuse can occur in the form of financial, emotional, physical or sexual abuse.