Bonnie Stinnett

Bonnie Stinnett, 94 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Robbinsville, N.C. She was a native of Graham County and the daughter of the late Rube and Sarah Jane Naillon Sharpe.

Albert “Jackie” Bowman

With great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Albert “Jackie” Bowman. Jack passed away at Tsali Care Center in Cherokee, N.C. on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. He will be missed by family near and far. Jack was born in Bakersville, N.C. where he grew up. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Debroah Ellen Sheffey Cable

Deborah Ellen Sheffey Cable, 66 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away peacefully at 10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., after a very short illness with B-Cell Lymphoma caused by a prescribed medication for Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Program helps young people find alternatives to high school

Robbinsville – Whether it was long days of online classes, in-person masks and social distancing, or the prospect of adding another summer or even another school year to catch up, many high school students who have fallen behind in the age of COVID-19 are considering their options.

Hanging up the uniform

Knoxville, Tenn. – After 26 years in the Navy, it is perhaps fitting that when it came time for Senior Chief Petty Officer Jerry Crisp to retire, he had to hurry up and wait.

Suspect found after alleged breaking/entering

Santeetlah – An East Buffalo resident was found lying in a field after deputies received a call about a breaking/entering at a nearby residence Jan. 27.

Tommy Carver

Tommy Carver, 61 and a native of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, following complications from cardiac arrest. Tommy was a strong believer in Jesus Christ and strengthened his faith by enrolling and completing many Bible courses throughout the last 20 years.