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The Greener Side Dispensary was 1-of-3 local businesses that was part of “Operation Dirty Laundry,” which was carried out Friday afternoon. By nightfall, the Graham County Sheriff’s Office had put up a temporary sign outside the establishment to note the success of the operation. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The Greener Side Dispensary was 1-of-3 local businesses that was part of “Operation Dirty Laundry,” which was carried out Friday afternoon. By nightfall, the Graham County Sheriff’s Office had put up a temporary sign outside the establishment to note the success of the operation. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

'Dirty Laundry'

A nearly 11-month, undercover investigation culminated Friday with the execution of search warrants at a total of 10 different locations across three counties and two states.
Anna Wehr is not your typical teenage girl: she does not enjoy being the center of attention – unless she’s  performing in front of a crowd on behalf of the Stardance Performing Arts dance studio. Here, a lyrical number titled “Dust Bowl” temporarily sees her peers form a semi-circle around Wehr. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Anna Wehr is not your typical teenage girl: she does not enjoy being the center of attention – unless she’s performing in front of a crowd on behalf of the Stardance Performing Arts dance studio. Here, a lyrical number titled “Dust Bowl” temporarily sees her peers form a semi-circle around Wehr. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Stepping into the spotlight

Dance has helped define Anna Wehr as a person. Performances even allow Wehr to show the audience glimpses of her personality – such as during a light-hearted jazz routine like “Feeling Good.” Blairsville, Ga.

Luca William Ruiz Mateo

Luca William Ruiz Mateo, infant son of Michelle Colvin and Joshua Mateo of Hayesville, N.C., passed away Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Luca was the best and most adorable baby Joshua and Michelle could have asked for and they cherished every second with him.

Wanda Bane Stuckey

Ms. Wanda Bane Stuckey, 79 of Hayesville, N.C. passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at her home. Ms. Stuckey was born Dec. 6, 1942, in Conway, S.C., to the late James Nelson Bane, Sr. and the late Wyoma Louise Creel.

Steve Patterson

Ronald Stephen Patterson, 70 of Miramar, Fla., formerly of Hayesville and Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with his Lord and Savior at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Fla. on June 10, 2021.  He was the son of the late Ed Jr. and Ruby Woodard Patterson.