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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.
The county’s 150th anniversary celebration officially began Friday at Fontana Dam. The Gunter Cabin was opened for public exploration throughout the evening. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The county’s 150th anniversary celebration officially began Friday at Fontana Dam. The Gunter Cabin was opened for public exploration throughout the evening. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Celebration wraps up Saturday

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County turned 150 in January, and the county kicked off celebrations with observance events in Fontana Village and Stecoah last weekend, with the main event — a two-day celebration in Robbinsville — kicking off Friday evening and continues throughout the day on Saturday.

County celebrates 150th birthday … and you’re invited

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Graham County’s 150th anniversary celebration events kick off this weekend in Fontana Dam and Stecoah, with two days of celebration in Robbinsville the following weekend. Here’s what’s on tap: Friday, Aug. 12: Fontana Village Resort, Town of Fontana Dam, N.C.

Charles Eugene “Gene” Carringer, Sr.

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Charles Eugene “Gene” Carringer, Sr., 90 of Oak Ridge, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at NHC-Farragut. He was born on Oct. 3, 1931 in Stecoah, N.C.
Appalachian Road Show will perform as a part of Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center’s “An Appalachian Evening” series at 7 p.m. Saturday. Photo courtesy of Erick Anderson Photography & Design

Appalachian Road Show will perform as a part of Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center’s “An Appalachian Evening” series at 7 p.m. Saturday. Photo courtesy of Erick Anderson Photography & Design

‘Authenticity never goes out of style’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Stecoah – To sit back and enjoy a performance by Appalachian Road Show is to sit back and enjoy a trip through musical history. In today’s market, it’s a challenge to be unique enough to stick out from the rest of the pack.
Cameron and Hannah Anderson (left) stand with Hannah’s grandfather Billy Holder, who is helping them with their garden off Lower Stecoah Road. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Cameron and Hannah Anderson (left) stand with Hannah’s grandfather Billy Holder, who is helping them with their garden off Lower Stecoah Road. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Sitting under the learning tree

Randy Foster
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Stecoah – Billy Holder was the last gardener featured in The Graham Star’s “Green Thumbs” series in 2021. The 88-year-old Stecoah resident had three gardens back then (he has four now), but this story is about the torch he handed off this year to his granddaughter, Hannah Anderson.

Anniversary celebration planning gains momentum

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Robbinsville – Plans are starting to come together for a mid-August celebration of Graham County’s 150th anniversary. Marshall McClung – a Forest Service retiree, with expertise in search and rescue – has been named grand marshal for the celebration.

Brush fire stopped shy of home

Marshall McClung
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Stecoah – A debris fire got out of control and threatened a home April 28, in the Briggs Cove section of Stecoah. Graham County 911 received a call that a fire was out of control around noon. Firefighters with the N.C. Forest Service, U.S.