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Debra “Hank” Dinschel was once an outspoken critic of the Graham County Board of Education, but won a seat on the council in November, following a narrow run-off. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Debra “Hank” Dinschel was once an outspoken critic of the Graham County Board of Education, but won a seat on the council in November, following a narrow run-off. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

‘God is protecting me’

Randy Foster
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Robbinsville – Hank Dinschel has been a thorn in the side of the Graham County Board of Education for several years, so it probably should have surprised nobody that she would run for a seat on the board.
Just two months into his service, Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit has already faced a heavy workload. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Just two months into his service, Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit has already faced a heavy workload. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

‘We are building teams’

Randy Foster
Thursday, February 2, 2023
* First in a 3-part series Robbinsville – Brad Hoxit is a career law-enforcement officer, who knows the terrain as well or better than anyone in law enforcement, having patrolled Graham County’s roads as a state trooper with the N.C. Highway Patrol.