Health director explains departure
News Staff
Robbinsville – Graham County Public Health Director Beth Booth has turned in her resignation, effective Feb. 3.
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Ella
Report provides insight into Ella vote
Randy Foster
Robbinsville – In November, the Graham County Board of Commissioners was split over whether to continue providing the emergency contraceptive called Ella through the Public Health Department.
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Becky Garland – standing at the podium during a Board of Health meeting on Nov. 21 – is a Cherokee County resident and Graham County Government finance director. She clocked out from her job so that she could argue on behalf of family planning services. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com
County combating controversy
Randy Foster
Robbinsville – For Bible Belt county commissioners, few issues weigh more heavily than birth control.
Friday, December 2, 2022
Ella to remain
Randy Foster
Robbinsville – With a narrow majority, Graham County commissioners on Monday voted that a controversial emergency contraceptive medication will continue to be an option for women who seek family planning care from the Graham County Public Health Department.
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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
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.
Thursday, November 17, 2022