Adams files for mayoral race

The race for Robbinsville mayor just went from solo to opposed. Incumbent Steve Hooper was the first Graham County candidate to file for the 2021 municipal election, submitting his paperwork July 6.

‘I just want my name cleared’

Robbinsville – It has been nothing short of a contentious stint since Shaun Adams was elected to the Robbinsville Board of Aldermen in 2017. Adams’ recent absence from town meetings – 18 in total, across a 16-month span – came to an end with his return to the June 2 meeting.

Adams returns to meeting

Robbinsville – For the first time since March 4, 2020, Alderman Shaun Adams attended a meeting. Adams was in-person at the June 2 meeting, marking the end of a nearly 16-month sabbatical. During that time, Adams was absent for 18 board meetings and two budget sessions.