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Brandi Adams addressed the Graham County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday in opposition of Ella, an emergency contraceptive available through the Graham County Public Health Department. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Emergency contraceptive decision delayed

Randy Foster

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Robbinsville – A decision whether the Graham County Public Health Department should distribute a specific type of emergency contraceptive remains in the hands of Graham County commissioners until Monday at the earliest.

Claudine Gibson (center) argues against emergency contraception pills being provided by the Graham County Department of Public Health at Monday’s meeting. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Commissioners postpone decision about emergency contraception

Randy Foster

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Tallulah – Graham County commissioners faced an issue that pitted their responsibilities as stewards of county government against their religious beliefs, with the hot-button topic of abortion on the agenda — the day before Election Day.

Graham County Health Director Beth Booth displays her Ron Levine Public Health Award, which was given to all directors in North Carolina. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

‘God put me here’

Kevin Hensley

Friday, September 30, 2022

Tallulah – It is a very distinguished award, but this year’s winners might be the most deserving yet. Helping wade through the murky waters of the COVID-19 pandemic, local health directors – 85 to be exact – across North Carolina were recently presented with the Ron Levine Public Health Award.