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An Oklahoma man passed away over the weekend from injuries sustained in this recreational vehicle crash in Fontana Dam on April 26. Photo courtesy of Warner Deyton

An Oklahoma man passed away over the weekend from injuries sustained in this recreational vehicle crash in Fontana Dam on April 26. Photo courtesy of Warner Deyton

Oklahoma man killed in RV crash

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Fontana Dam – Speed is believed to be the contributing factor to a recreational vehicle crashing April 26, just before the border of Graham/Swain counties on N.C. 28 North. Around 6:34 p.m., a 2007 Ford RV operated by 68-year-old Ronnie Edward Grubke of Conneaut, Okla.

More charges filed in abduction case

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Fontana Dam – A 21-year-old man is facing additional charges after being arrested in a bizarre 24-hour case last week. Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit confirmed to The Graham Star on Monday that the agency was working with the N.C.

Fontana council back to full strength

Kevin Hensley
Friday, February 24, 2023
Fontana Dam – It has became a light-hearted question around the small resort town: why the constant turnover on the Fontana Dam council? The question answers itself – it’s literally a one-horse town, with Fontana Village Resort and Marina being the only business within its limits. Residents are 99.

Council members swap out at Fontana

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Fontana Dam – In a span of two minutes, the revolving door of Fontana Dam council members reappeared. Rachael Wachacha was sworn in as the council’s newest member during the latter part of the Sept. 21 town meeting, before Luis Geraldo vacated his seat when the next agenda item was reached.
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.
Dave Crouch of Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada, drove for three days to make it to Fontana Village in his 2011 Miata. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Dave Crouch of Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada, drove for three days to make it to Fontana Village in his 2011 Miata. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Alotta Miata!

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Fontana Dam – Undeterred by waves of heavy rain and a power outage spread over several days, Mazda Miata enthusiasts converged on Graham County for an annual four-day weekend of thrilling drives, camaraderie and opportunities to buy parts for their fiercely-loved, compact sports cars.