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Michael Ray Driver

News Staff
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Michael Ray Driver, 37 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home on Tuesday Dec. 6, 2022. He was born in Cherokee, N.C., on Aug. 22, 1985. Michael is survived by his loving mother, Lois Chekelelee of Robbinsville, N.C.

Della Campbell

News Staff
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Della Campbell, 93 of the West Fort Hill community of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Macon County, and the daughter of the late Amos and Flossie Mason Grant.

Vacancies upcoming at Robbinsville Town Hall

Randy Foster
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Robbinsville – The town’s elected leaders are now looking to fill two key positions in Town Hall, with Shari Birchfield – the Town of Robbinsville’s interim finance officer and deputy clerk – set to retire in late January 2023. The Board of Aldermen will hold a special called meeting at 10 a.m.
Dale Wiggins, former county commissioner and chairman of the Graham County Travel and Tourism board of directors, holds a certificate presented to him for his service on the board at the Dec. 1 meeting. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Dale Wiggins, former county commissioner and chairman of the Graham County Travel and Tourism board of directors, holds a certificate presented to him for his service on the board at the Dec. 1 meeting. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Graham County to highlight riches of trails

Randy Foster
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Robbinsville – The Year of the Trail in North Carolina will be in 2023 and Graham County plays a prominent part. Why? Here are some examples: * Appalachian Trail: The trail extends about 2,200 miles from Springer Mountain, Ga., to Mount Katahdin in Maine, of which Graham County has 22 miles.
Graham County resident Brandi Adams addresses the local health board during Nov. 15’s special-called meeting about the controversial “Ella” emergency contraceptive. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Graham County resident Brandi Adams addresses the local health board during Nov. 15’s special-called meeting about the controversial “Ella” emergency contraceptive. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

County not liable for firing

Randy Foster
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Robbinsville – Amid controversy over whether the Graham County Public Health Department should be dispensing emergency contraceptives, another controversy simmers.
A Graham County deputy is shown stationed outside Robbinsville Elementary School on Dec. 7, after a bomb threat was phoned into the district’s tip line earlier that morning. Graham County Schools were shut down for the day as a safety precaution, with both sheriff’s deputies and state troopers protecting entrances to the schools until the situation was investigated. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

A Graham County deputy is shown stationed outside Robbinsville Elementary School on Dec. 7, after a bomb threat was phoned into the district’s tip line earlier that morning. Graham County Schools were shut down for the day as a safety precaution, with both sheriff’s deputies and state troopers protecting entrances to the schools until the situation was investigated. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Bomb threat a hoax

Randy Foster
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County schools were closed Wednesday, Dec. 7, following a prank bomb threat called into the schools telephone hotline.
Robbinsville Middle School students assigned to the “Amistad” (Red) House gather around the 100-plus cans collected to help combat local hunger. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville Middle School students assigned to the “Amistad” (Red) House gather around the 100-plus cans collected to help combat local hunger. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Friendly competition benefitting local needs

Kevin Hensley
Friday, December 9, 2022
Robbinsville – An innovative idea that is evolving throughout the school year has sparked a bevy of unique ideas on the path to winning a competition.
Clark “Chip” Carringer and Debra “Hank” Dinschel recite oaths of office administered by Graham County Clerk of Court Tammy Holloway at a special-called meeting of the Graham County Board of Education on Tuesday evening. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Clark “Chip” Carringer and Debra “Hank” Dinschel recite oaths of office administered by Graham County Clerk of Court Tammy Holloway at a special-called meeting of the Graham County Board of Education on Tuesday evening. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

New board of education members sworn in

Randy Foster
Friday, December 9, 2022
Robbinsville – The Graham County Board of Education seated newly-elected member Debra “Hank” Dinschel and newly re-elected, two-term member Clark “Chip” Carringer during a special called meeting on Tuesday evening.
Despite rainy, chilly weather, Saturday’s Robbinsville Tree Lighting proved to be a successful endeavor. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Despite rainy, chilly weather, Saturday’s Robbinsville Tree Lighting proved to be a successful endeavor. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Holiday glow

Randy Foster
Friday, December 9, 2022
Robbinsville – The county seat kicked off the Christmas season Saturday with a Christmas tree lighting and other events on Main Street in Robbinsville. Dozens of people showed up for the evening event, which included a live Nativity and Christmas music, with snacks and hot chocolate provided.