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Bright spots seen in economic future

Randy Foster
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County is looking at 93 new jobs created in the area by existing and newly-arrived businesses, according to a report from Mountain West Partnership, a firm contracted to handle economic development for the county.
Director Michelle Shiplet addresses participants in Nov. 17’s meeting of the Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team (GREAT). Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Director Michelle Shiplet addresses participants in Nov. 17’s meeting of the Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team (GREAT). Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

GREAT draws leaders with visions for county

Randy Foster
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Tapoco – Several dozen community leaders were at Tapoco Lodge for a quarterly, general-membership meeting of the Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team (GREAT) on Nov. 17.
Family members pose with the new street sign for Wayne Carringer Boulevard, during a dedication ceremony at Robbinsville High School on Friday. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Family members pose with the new street sign for Wayne Carringer Boulevard, during a dedication ceremony at Robbinsville High School on Friday. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

‘Freedom is not free’

Randy Foster
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Robbinsville – In February, the N.C. Board of Transportation unanimously passed a resolution dedicating the new access road between N.C. 129 and Robbinsville High School as Wayne Carringer Boulevard.

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.