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Graham Star staff photographer Art Miller with his first camera, given to him by his parents in 1960. Miller will step down as the Star’s staff photographer at the end of the year. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Graham Star staff photographer Art Miller with his first camera, given to him by his parents in 1960. Miller will step down as the Star’s staff photographer at the end of the year. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

A picture’s worth a thousand words

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 23, 2021
With his big Nikon camera and crisp Midwestern accent, Art Miller has long been a fixture at events in Graham County, shooting photographs for The Graham Star.

Virda Lois Myers Elliott

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Virda Lois Myers Elliott, 95, made her heavenly journey on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, at Graham Healthcare Nursing Home, where she had been a resident since 2016. Virda was the daughter of the late Jake and Vina Myers of Yellow Creek community of Robbinsville, N.C.

Vicky Jo Cornett

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
God gained an angel Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 when Vicky Jo Cornett, 50, entered heaven, after a long battle with cancer. She passed away with Nolan, Debbie, Ransom and Mason by her side at home in Robbinsville, N.C.

Carlos "Wooly" Orr

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Carlos “Wooly” Orr, 81 of Robbinsville, N.C. passed away Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Robbinsville, N.C. He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Floyd and Lily Jordan Orr.

Tosha Lynn McCarter

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Tosha Lynn McCarter, 35 of Sevierville, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Robbinsville, N.C. and a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. She worked as a CNA and loved helping anyone in need. She loved her husband and her daughters.

Gross named Santeetlah mayor; entrance shelved

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Lake Santeetlah – In its first meeting, the new Town of Lake Santeetlah council has changed many matters of town policy and leadership. New councilmember Connie Gross will serve as the town’s new mayor, after a 3-2 vote at the council’s meeting.

Home destroyed by fire

Marshall McClung
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Tapoco – The home of the Christopher and Jennifer Tock family was completely destroyed by fire on Oliver Orr Road in the Cochran’s Creek area Dec. 7. The fire – which started around 3 p.m. – was thought to have been due to an electrical issue.
Ingles in Robbinsville has already began the process of clearing out its card section, which will be replaced with beer and wine in 2022. Photo by Randy Foster/The Graham Star

Ingles in Robbinsville has already began the process of clearing out its card section, which will be replaced with beer and wine in 2022. Photo by Randy Foster/The Graham Star

Permit fees set for alcohol sales

Koda Moody
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Robbinsville – If local businesses wish to hold a special event with alcohol included, they must pay the Town of Robbinsville $50 for a permit. At the municipality’s board of aldermen meeting Dec. 8, it was noted that Andrews’ price was $25 and Cherokee’s price was $75 for the same permit.