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This map from the N.C. Department of Transportation – dated May 23 – shows the path the Corridor K improvements will take through Graham County (green line). Map courtesy of N.C. Department of Transportation

This map from the N.C. Department of Transportation – dated May 23 – shows the path the Corridor K improvements will take through Graham County (green line). Map courtesy of N.C. Department of Transportation

First round of Corridor K bidding concludes

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Raleigh – The first contracts for the Corridor K expansion in Graham County have been unsealed. The N.C. Department of Transportation closed the “letting” (acceptance of bids) period for the first of three planned roadway improvements Aug.
Robbinsville Elementary School faculty members Shayla Bush (background) and Lynn Lynn (right) were all smiles while greeting McKynlee Adams (left) and Maverick Ayers (center) at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year Monday. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville Elementary School faculty members Shayla Bush (background) and Lynn Lynn (right) were all smiles while greeting McKynlee Adams (left) and Maverick Ayers (center) at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year Monday. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Schools finally open as normal

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Robbinsville – Nearly 1,200 Graham County children ended their summer break Sunday night, and got up bright and early Monday to a cool, foggy morning for the first day of school.
In a fitting tribute to late Black Knights megafan Billy Ed Queen, spectators attending Friday’s kickoff to the two-day 150th anniversary celebration in Robbinsville were given white towels to toss into the air – a move patented by Queen whenever Robbinsville would score a touchdown. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

In a fitting tribute to late Black Knights megafan Billy Ed Queen, spectators attending Friday’s kickoff to the two-day 150th anniversary celebration in Robbinsville were given white towels to toss into the air – a move patented by Queen whenever Robbinsville would score a touchdown. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Turn the page

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County proved its resilience during a kickoff event Friday, and its love of community during a daylong celebration Saturday observing the county’s 150th anniversary.

Santeetlah rejects sheriff’s surveillance camera system

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Lake Santeetlah – The Town of Lake Santeetlah council turned down an offer by the Graham County Sheriff’s Office to participate in a video surveillance program, concerned about cost, privacy issues and whether the town has enough crime to justify the cost.
The Town of Robbinsville is looking to apply for a grant to pay for a stormwater management master plan, which can be used to guide infrastructure improvements to avoid localized flooding – such as this situation on Ford Street following heavy rains two weeks ago. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

The Town of Robbinsville is looking to apply for a grant to pay for a stormwater management master plan, which can be used to guide infrastructure improvements to avoid localized flooding – such as this situation on Ford Street following heavy rains two weeks ago. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Town seeks grant for stormwater management

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Robbinsville – The Town of Robbinsville will be applying for a grant to develop a stormwater management master plan to help solve flooding within town limits. Grant money is available through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the COVID-19 relief law.

Louisiana man dies in two-vehicle accident 

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Santeetlah – A 31-year-old Louisiana man was killed in a two-vehicle accident Friday on U.S. 129.  Lafayette resident James B. Mills II was traveling southbound toward Robbinsville among a string of motorcycles around 3 p.m.

County says sheriff not eligible for buyback

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County Sheriff Jerry Crisp has dropped his lawsuit against the county and its commissioners for back retirement payments, but an affidavit filed by the county’s finance officer contends that Crisp was never eligible for the benefits in the first place.
Alumni, family and former faculty of Stecoah Union School pose for pictures by photographer Katie Beasley (foreground), during a reunion at the former school Saturday. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Alumni, family and former faculty of Stecoah Union School pose for pictures by photographer Katie Beasley (foreground), during a reunion at the former school Saturday. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Remembering the good ol’ days

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Stecoah -- Stecoah Union School alumni and family members gathered for their annual reunion Saturday at their old school, now known as the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center. The annual celebration brought together former students, their families and a couple of former faculty members.
This photo, taken Monday afternoon off Rodney Orr Bypass, shows gas prices of $3.79 per gallon at the Shell (front) and 76 stations. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

This photo, taken Monday afternoon off Rodney Orr Bypass, shows gas prices of $3.79 per gallon at the Shell (front) and 76 stations. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Drivers get relief as gas prices ease

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 18, 2022
If you drive, gas prices have probably been on your mind recently, especially if you live in Robbinsville or are motoring your way through Graham County.