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Shirley Sherrill

News Staff

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Shirley Sherrill, 86 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Graham County, and the daughter of the late Jack and Ada Phillips Odom.

William Robert (Bob) Allmond

News Staff

Thursday, October 20, 2022

William Robert Allmond, (Bob) 87 of Lake Santeetlah, N.C., went home to be with his heavenly Father on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, at Murphy Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born in Millen, Ga., on Sept. 27, 1935, the son of the late William Robert Allmond and Annie Allmond Wiggins.

Helping to fight the good fight

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Robbinsville – A chance encounter in Nashville has morphed into a visit from the N.C. Faith & Freedom Coalition. Current Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and former University of Tennessee head football coach Phillip Fulmer will be in Graham County on Thursday, Oct.

Water leak a teachable moment for Santeetlah

Randy Foster

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Lake Santeetlah – The town experienced a water line break along Nantahala Terrace over the past month, during which town officials learned about the need to issue “boil water” notifications to water customers affected by the break.

Graham County Sheriff candidates Brad Hoxit (left, unaffiliated) and Russell Moody (Republican) come together for a moment of unity at the conclusion of Saturday’s General Election Forum. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Candidates state their case

Randy Foster

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Robbinsville – Candidates for local and statewide offices did their best to gain votes during a general election candidates forum held by The Graham Star at the Graham County Courthouse on Saturday evening.

John Emerson briefly applauded after the Graham County Board of Elections dismissed the voter challenge against his wife Tina on Sept. 28. Tina displayed a smile in the moments after the decision. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Voter challenge dismissed

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, October 20, 2022

• Editor's note: This story appeared as a 3-part report in our print edition. Below is the full, uninterrupted report.

Voting begins today

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Robbinsville – It is really no surprise that a lot of eyes are on the Graham County Board of Elections at the moment. The board just struck down the first of eight voter challenges filed by Lake Santeetlah council member Diana Simon.

In what is being touted as the biggest drug bust in Graham County’s history, officers seized 900 grams of liquid methamphetamine during a raid late-Friday. Also recovered was a plethora of cash, drug paraphernalia and firearms. Photo courtesy of Graham County Sheriff's Office

900 grams of meth

Randy Foster

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Mountain Creek – Months of investigations – followed by a traffic stop – resulted in one of Graham County’s largest methamphetamine seizures: over 900 grams of suspected liquid and solid methamphetamine, plus the arrest of what Sheriff Jerry Crisp called one of the county’s biggest drug dealers.

A residence off Beech Creek Road was completely destroyed by an Oct. 16 fire. One of the occupants passed away inside the home. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Fire claims life

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Sweetwater – A residential fire off N.C. 143 early Sunday morning killed a local resident.

Professional group visits to find growth opportunities

Randy Foster

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Robbinsville – REVVED UP, a nonprofit group advocating economic development in Robbinsville, sponsored a fact-finding visit last week by architects, engineers and real-estate developers, to find opportunities and solutions to help the town prosper.