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The Greener Side Dispensary was 1-of-3 local businesses raided as part of "Operation Dirty Laundry: Phase 1" on Nov. 22. All charges related to the case were dismissed last month. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

'Operation Dirty Laundry' charges dropped

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Robbinsville – The efforts of an 11-month, undercover investigation involving multiple agencies have been cleansed.

Opening the doors

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Robbinsville – Russell Moody watched from afar as confidence in the Graham County Sheriff's Office deteriorated.It's no secret that the position is a hot-button topic around the community.

Sheriff's office warns of scam calls

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, May 7, 2026

A new flurry of scam calls across the region might trip up targets. Graham County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy James Keifer contacted The Graham Star on Friday, asking for the public to be made aware of the approach.

Interim sheriff files for election

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Robbinsville – It is a move that has drawn mixed reviews since its announcement Monday: interim Graham County Sheriff Russell Moody will be a voting option when the general-election cycle begins later this year.

Local man sentenced for animal neglect

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Robbinsville – A Stecoah resident has been sentenced on a Class 2 misdemeanor charge of abandonment of an animal.Kevin Allen Dyer, 37 of 136 Locust Cove Road, was found guilty in Graham County District Court on April 20 and ordered to serve 45 days in jail.

Hoxit files appeal

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Robbinsville – Exactly two weeks after a judge's order removed Brad Hoxit from office, the former sheriff has appealed the verdict.Filed in the Graham County Clerk of Court's Office at 11:21 a.m.

District Attorney Ashley Welch departs from the witness stand after questioning Brad Hoxit about the contents of a three-ring binder at a hearing to determine the permanent removal of Hoxit as Graham County Sheriff on March 27. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Hoxit removed from office

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 9, 2026

After deliberating for just over a week, Special Superior Court Judge William T. Stetzer ordered Monday that Brad Hoxit be removed from the office of Graham County Sheriff.

Judge William T. Stetzer listens as District Attorney Ashley Welch presents an argument on behalf of the prosecution during Friday's pre-trial motion hearing in State of North Carolina v. Harold Bradford Hoxit. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Pre-trial motions denied in Hoxit case

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Robbinsville – Though a motion for continuance was granted Feb. 16, that’s the only win thus far for the defensive team hired by suspended Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit. Motions filed by Asheville-based Lindsay Law – the firm representing Hoxit in State of North Carolina v.

Newly-appointed Graham County Sheriff Russell Moody (left) is administered the oath of office by Graham County Clerk of Court Tammy Holloway on Tuesday. Moody was selected Monday by the Graham County Board of Commissioners to temporarily fill the vacancy left by the suspension of Brad Hoxit on Jan. 29. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Moody appointed sheriff

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Robbinsville – What started as a continued meeting to swear in a temporary sheriff ended with the chief deputy being led from the Graham County Community Building. Exercising its right under North Carolina General Statute 162-5.

Sheriff candidates share viewpoints at GOP forum

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, February 19, 2026

* Part 1 of a 2-part report Robbinsville – The Graham Star’s Republican Primary Candidate Forum on Feb. 7 served as a vehicle to best introduce voters to the individuals who are on the March ballot for the local commissioner and sheriff races.