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The Town of Fontana Dam council was sworn in during its Dec. 15 meeting. From left are mayor Rob Hardy, councilwoman Tiffany Duke, councilwoman Lacie McBee, councilman Jon Hodgson, councilman Brandon Jones; and at right is Town Clerk Zelerie Rogers. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

The Town of Fontana Dam council was sworn in during its Dec. 15 meeting. From left are mayor Rob Hardy, councilwoman Tiffany Duke, councilwoman Lacie McBee, councilman Jon Hodgson, councilman Brandon Jones; and at right is Town Clerk Zelerie Rogers. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

New members appointed to Fontana Dam council

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Fontana Dam – Graham County’s smallest municipality is once again being governed by a full council. Two new members were appointed and sworn in at the Town of Fontana Dam council meeting, bringing the council up to five seats once again, including Mayor Rob Hardy.

Ronald "Ronnie" Thomas Teesateskie

News Staff
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Ronald Thomas Teesateskie “Ronnie” went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, with his loving family by his side. A native of Graham County and from the Snowbird community, he was the son of the late Tom Teesateskie and Jeanette Sue Rattler Teesateskie.

Roy Thomas Williams

News Staff
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Roy Thomas Williams, 79 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Friday Dec. 17, 2021, at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Roy was the son of the late Weaver and Elda Grindstaff Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Wendy M.

Diane Adams

News Staff
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Diane Adams, 73 of the Long Creek community of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Lyle Grindstaff (Doris) and Opal Hice Moose (Earl).

Olen “Tucker” Long

News Staff
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Olen “Tucker” Long, 77 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at Angel Medical Center in Franklin, N.C. He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Johnny Luther and Lille Mae Campbell Long.

Insurance to cover new elementary bleachers

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Robbinsville – As the emergency repairs to the Robbinsville Elementary School Gymnasium near completion, it has been found that new bleachers will also be needed, on top of the work done on the structure’s floor and walls.

Brush fire damages equipment

Marshall McClung
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Santeetlah – A Dec. 15 brush fire spread quickly up a hillside and into an area where some equipment and construction items were stored near the Castlewood area on U.S. 129. A box trailer was damaged, and several vehicle tires and traffic cones were destroyed. The fire was reported around 3:30 p.
Graham Star personnel show off their “Best of CNI, Division B” award for 2020. Front row (from left) are Kevin Hensley, publisher/editor; Art Miller, staff photographer; and Charlie Benton, staff writer. Standing in back are Diane West, office manager (left) and Debbie Dills, advertising. Photo by Randy Foster/The Graham Star

Graham Star personnel show off their “Best of CNI, Division B” award for 2020. Front row (from left) are Kevin Hensley, publisher/editor; Art Miller, staff photographer; and Charlie Benton, staff writer. Standing in back are Diane West, office manager (left) and Debbie Dills, advertising. Photo by Randy Foster/The Graham Star

Star named Best of CNI

News Staff
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Tallulah – The Graham Star – Graham County’s hometown newspaper since 1955 – was recently awarded the “Best of CNI, Division B” distinction by its owner, Community Newspapers Inc. The Star was one of just two recipients of the award. with the other being the Cherokee Scout for Division A in Murphy.
Graham County Sheriff’s Office transport officer Chase Hughes looks on as one of the Shop with a Cop participants gleefully examines a potential gift. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Graham County Sheriff’s Office transport officer Chase Hughes looks on as one of the Shop with a Cop participants gleefully examines a potential gift. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Spreading cheer

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Murphy – Some local children in difficult positions were able to have their dreams come true this Christmas, with a little help from Graham County’s finest.

DSS hopes to pump out assistance

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Robbinsville – The Graham County Department of Social Services is adding a new service for the community. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on the community, the department is now offering assistance with water bills in addition to its other services.