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County addresses ‘deficiencies’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Robbinsville – At long last, it appears the county has emerged from a treacherous storm and is beginning to tread water. At a continued board of commissioners meeting June 3, senior audit manager TD Hill with Lexington-based RH CPAs, PLLC presented the 2022-23 Graham County audit.
Stacy Carpenter is the successor to Becky Garland as the Graham County Finance Officer. Carpenter even describes her first 90 days in the role with a Garland-ism: “You’re drinking from a fire hose.” Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Stacy Carpenter is the successor to Becky Garland as the Graham County Finance Officer. Carpenter even describes her first 90 days in the role with a Garland-ism: “You’re drinking from a fire hose.” Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

‘It’s about the people’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Robbinsville – Becky Garland’s successor has dove in with both feet, accepting the role of Graham County Finance Officer just as budget season kicked off.
Stacy Carpenter was officially appointed as the new Graham County Finance Manager on April 18. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Stacy Carpenter was officially appointed as the new Graham County Finance Manager on April 18. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

New finance officer introduced

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Robbinsville – The individual who spent just a moment under the learning tree has been officially appointed to become the next finance officer for Graham County.