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Sophomore quarterback Bryce Adams (6) finds some open room to advance during Friday’s loss to Murphy. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Spoil sports

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Robbinsville – What began as a highly-anticipated clash turned into a lopsided victory – for the visitors.

Visitors get a look at some of the many quilts on display Saturday at the Stecoah Harvest Festival. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Stecoah – An estimated 2,140 people attended the 2022 Stecoah Harvest Festival on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 and 15. The event opened on Friday with a campfire and marshmallow roast, as John Toineeta of Cherokee played his lyrical flute and told about Cherokee history and folklore from 6-8 p.m.

John J. Denzer, Jr.

News Staff

Thursday, October 20, 2022

John J. Denzer, Jr., 68, passed away in the arms of his family on June 29, 2022. God saw John was tired, when a cure for his cancer was not to be had here on Earth.

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.