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A model of a C-141B cargo jet sits on a pedestal amid roses and U.S. flags distributed to surviving family members of the crew of nine Air Force servicemen killed in a crash on Aug. 31, 1982, at a memorial service held on the 40-year anniversary of the tragedy. Coverage of the service received a second-place award at the state level. Photo by Randy Foster/Community Newspapers, Inc.

Star wins 11 awards from N.C. Press Association

News Staff

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Tallulah – Since 1955, The Graham Star has proudly served as your award-winning source for all things Graham County, N.C. This year, the N.C.

Azalea Photo Contest ends next week

News Staff

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Tallulah – The entry period for the inaugural Azalea Photo Contest – a collaboration between Graham County Travel & Tourism and The Graham Star – will close Thursday, June 15.

Last year’s cover contest was won by county resident Gary Jones.

I Love Graham County cover contest open

News Staff

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Tallulah – The Graham Star – Graham County’s hometown newspaper since 1955 – is now accepting artwork for the cover of its annual I Love Graham County magazine, an information guide that spotlights local residents and businesses.

Peanut – a mixed miniature Doberman and deer head Chihuahua – was always present when The Graham Star was out for delivery. The beloved dog passed away Jan. 11.

‘We spoiled that dog’

Randy Foster

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Marble – A coyote took Peanut on Jan. 11, and shopkeepers throughout Graham County are heartbroken — but not as much as Neal Wachob.

Graham Star personnel show off their “Best of CNI, Division B” award for 2020. Front row (from left) are Kevin Hensley, publisher/editor; Art Miller, staff photographer; and Charlie Benton, staff writer. Standing in back are Diane West, office manager (left) and Debbie Dills, advertising. Photo by Randy Foster/The Graham Star

Star named Best of CNI

News Staff

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Tallulah – The Graham Star – Graham County’s hometown newspaper since 1955 – was recently awarded the “Best of CNI, Division B” distinction by its owner, Community Newspapers Inc. The Star was one of just two recipients of the award. with the other being the Cherokee Scout for Division A in Murphy.

Graham Star staff photographer Art Miller with his first camera, given to him by his parents in 1960. Miller will step down as the Star’s staff photographer at the end of the year. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

A picture’s worth a thousand words

Charlie Benton

Thursday, December 23, 2021

With his big Nikon camera and crisp Midwestern accent, Art Miller has long been a fixture at events in Graham County, shooting photographs for The Graham Star.

This Week in Local History: June 25, 2020

News Staff

Thursday, June 25, 2020

10 years ago * Graham County lost its second commissioner in three weeks. Bruce Snyder became the second commissioner to resign. The GOP Executive committee may choose a replacement commissioner to serve until Dec. 1. * Sign-ups started for county football and cheerleading for the upcoming season.

This Week in Local History: June 18, 2020

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2020

10 years ago * A 56-year-old Louisiana woman died when the motorcycle that she was riding overturned and slid into a ditch. Charlotte Ritchie of Lake Charles, La. died from her injuries at UT Medical Center in Tennessee, on June 8.

Riddle joins 'Graham Star' staff

News Staff

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Tallulah – Hope Riddle has been named the new office manager for The Graham Star. She replaces the departing Kim Cravey, who joined the staff in November. Cravey and her husband Todd are re-locating to suburban Chattanooga.

Leaving big shoes to fill

Robbi Pounds

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Tallulah – When Graham County’s Marshall McClung began his dual careers in search and rescue and wilderness firefighting in 1967, Lyndon B. Johnson was president.