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Swain County Sheriff’s Office detectives believe this is the Jeep Cherokee used in the Sept. 6 shooting incident at the Paddle Inn Rafting Co. The owner of the vehicle was arrested Sept. 30. Photo courtesy of Swain County Sheriff's Office

Swain County Sheriff’s Office detectives believe this is the Jeep Cherokee used in the Sept. 6 shooting incident at the Paddle Inn Rafting Co. The owner of the vehicle was arrested Sept. 30. Photo courtesy of Swain County Sheriff's Office

Atlanta man arrested in Nantahala shooting

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Nantahala – Exactly 3 ½ weeks after a sign supporting President Donald Trump was torn down and a gun was fired in the direction of a business owner, authorities with the Swain County Sheriff's Office apprehended a suspect in the incident.
A native of Nantahala, Joshua Grant’s instruments come fret-free and are furnished with the finest animal hide around. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

A native of Nantahala, Joshua Grant’s instruments come fret-free and are furnished with the finest animal hide around. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Link to yesteryear

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Almond – Even in 2020, a tangible connection to at least two centuries of Appalachian tradition can be found.  Nantahala native – and now Almond resident – Joshua Grant builds banjos similar to those played in the region between 1820-50.