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Ella to remain

Randy Foster
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Robbinsville – With a narrow majority, Graham County commissioners on Monday voted that a controversial emergency contraceptive medication will continue to be an option for women who seek family planning care from the Graham County Public Health Department.
Jarrett Wildcatt performs on flute during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Junaluska Memorial and Burial Site in Robbinsvillle on Nov. 16. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Jarrett Wildcatt performs on flute during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Junaluska Memorial and Burial Site in Robbinsvillle on Nov. 16. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Paying homage to a warrior

Randy Foster
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Robbinsville – Dozens gathered on a chilly day for the mostly-annual, wreath-laying ceremony for Junaluska, a Cherokee leader whose gravesite and memorial overlook downtown Robbinsville. Junaluska is arguably Graham County’s most famous historical leader.

Dinschel wins 2nd school board seat

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Robbinsville – Yogi Berra once quipped, "It ain't over till it's over." Both Debra "Hank" Dinschel – a Republican – and Maria Shook (D) collectively held their breath as the Graham County Board of Elections presented 15 different ballots at Nov. 17's provisional meeting.
An exhausted Jacob Teesateskie glances at his raucous teammates Tuesday, as Madison’s Mason Clubb lays despondent on the mat. Teesateskie had just scored a takedown to prevail 7-5 in overtime against Clubb. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

An exhausted Jacob Teesateskie glances at his raucous teammates Tuesday, as Madison’s Mason Clubb lays despondent on the mat. Teesateskie had just scored a takedown to prevail 7-5 in overtime against Clubb. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights handle business in opener

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Snowbird – The one advantage Robbinsville usually has against opponents is its ability to fill out all 14 weight classes. It doesn’t hurt that finesse and talent are found across the roster, either.

Gladys Jenkins

News Staff
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Gladys Jenkins, 92 of the Stecoah community, passed peacefully Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. She was born in the Snowbird community on June 3, 1930, to Clara and Sam Adams. Gladys is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Dale Jenkins; a sister, Leona Smith; and a brother, Herman Adams.

June Farley Jenkins

News Staff
Thursday, November 17, 2022
June Farley Jenkins, 87 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Robbinsville, N.C. She was a native of Graham County, and the daughter of the late, Wilson Riley Farley and Dora Williams Farley.

Charles George

News Staff
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Charles passed away peacefully in the early morning of Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at the Care Partners Solace Center in Asheville, N.C. He was preceded in death by his parents C.N. George and Margie Brank, a brother, David George, and a daughter Jessica George.

Brush fire damages home, four acres

Marshall McClung
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Topton – Even though officials have continually advised residents to avoid outdoor burning – due to dry conditions this fall – some are still attempting to cheat fate. A home on Old Colvard Road in the southwestern portion of Graham County received slight damage to some siding from a Nov.

Hiker trails off path, later found

Marshall McClung
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Deep Creek – A lost hiker was located after a brief search Oct. 30. Sarah Schuster, 38, had gone on a hike alone into the Deep Creek area of Graham County from a trailhead parking area on Maple Springs Road. On her return, she got off the trail and became lost.