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Popular local duo Julie Nelms and Sonny Reighard headlined Saturday’s Graham Cancer Support Group Music Variety Show. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Popular local duo Julie Nelms and Sonny Reighard headlined Saturday’s Graham Cancer Support Group Music Variety Show. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Music variety show raises $4K for cancer support

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Robbinsville – Though the format was slightly altered, the Graham Cancer Support Group's annual musical fundraiser was still a hit.

'Who says you can't go home?'

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Robbinsville – At the age of 10, Slade Trammell played his first concert in Robbinsville.  He knew then that piano was his calling.  “I don’t remember a period in my life when I wasn’t banging on the piano,” said Trammell.  He was enrolled at The Webb School in Knoxville, Tenn.
Prior to their performance of “Islands in the Stream” at Saturday’s “Graham County’s Got Talent 3,” Kevin Roberts and Becky Diane announced that they were married earlier in the day. More photos from the show will be uploaded soon to The Graham Star’s Facebook page; watch the event now on the Star’s YouTube channel. Photo by Alex Parton/The Graham Star

Prior to their performance of “Islands in the Stream” at Saturday’s “Graham County’s Got Talent 3,” Kevin Roberts and Becky Diane announced that they were married earlier in the day. More photos from the show will be uploaded soon to The Graham Star’s Facebook page; watch the event now on the Star’s YouTube channel. Photo by Alex Parton/The Graham Star

Annual talent show raises $7K

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Robbinsville – Delaying the third installment of “Graham County’s Got Talent” did little to hurt the effort. Originally penciled in for Sept. 28, the annual Graham Cancer Support Group fundraiser went off without a hitch Saturday at Robbinsville High School.
Over 20 participants sprinted full speed into Lake Santeetlah on Saturday, as part of the annual “Polar Plunge.” Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Over 20 participants sprinted full speed into Lake Santeetlah on Saturday, as part of the annual “Polar Plunge.” Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Cooler than the flip side of the pillow

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 8, 2024
Lake Santeetlah – Like an attempt to sell ice to an eskimo, good luck convincing the participants that Saturday’s “Polar Plunge” might be the warmest one ever held.
Winners of the second annual “Graham County’s Got Talent” were (from left): Megan Brooks, gospel; Ariana Roberts, dance; Aidan Holder and Ryan Lynn, instrumental; Gracie Anderson and Will Phillips, pop/rock; and Mandy Millsaps, Keith Rogers and Anderson, country/bluegrass. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Winners of the second annual “Graham County’s Got Talent” were (from left): Megan Brooks, gospel; Ariana Roberts, dance; Aidan Holder and Ryan Lynn, instrumental; Gracie Anderson and Will Phillips, pop/rock; and Mandy Millsaps, Keith Rogers and Anderson, country/bluegrass. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

$8.8K raised for cancer group

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Robbinsville – The back of Saturday’s program for the second installment of Graham County’s Got Talent featured two selections from the New Testament.
The Polar Plunge returned Feb. 18, the first time the frigid event had been held since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy of Graham County Schools

The Polar Plunge returned Feb. 18, the first time the frigid event had been held since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy of Graham County Schools

Quick dip

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Lake Santeetlah – For the first time since February 2020, the chilly “Polar Plunge” was held. Volunteers were sponsored by area residents and businesses, and tasked with setting aside both personal ego – and all feeling in their extremities – to rush into the cold waters of Lake Santeetlah on Feb.

Cancer support group continues efforts

Kevin Hensley
Monday, June 20, 2022
Robbinsville – In the last five months, the Graham Cancer Support Group has given out $15,750 to those battling the disease. The staggering statistic was presented during treasurer Pam Shaffer’s presentation at the group’s June 9 meeting.
The Graham Cancer Support Group’s care room has moved to the Graham County Community Building. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

The Graham Cancer Support Group’s care room has moved to the Graham County Community Building. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Care room open at community building

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Robbinsville – The Graham Cancer Support Group has found a new home for a great cause. A care room is open for anyone that has battled the disease – today or in the past – at the Graham County Community Building, just inside the front lobby at the door on the left.

‘Live Like Kortne’ day set

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Robbinsville – As part of National Volunteer Week, the Graham Cancer Support Group has solidified a day to “Live Like Kortne.” Kortne passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer Dec. 31. The daughter of Dee and Tonia Walsh, Kortne’s legacy will continue on through a Community Service Project.