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Christopher Nathaniel Rabb, 20, sits in Graham County District Court on Tuesday. Judge Kaleb Wingate granted a female victim who he allegedly assaulted and kidnapped a restraining order against him. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Christopher Nathaniel Rabb, 20, sits in Graham County District Court on Tuesday. Judge Kaleb Wingate granted a female victim who he allegedly assaulted and kidnapped a restraining order against him. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Restraining order granted to alleged victim

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Robbinsville – A restraining order was granted to a female victim, following testimony in Graham County District Court on Tuesday.

Town aldermen approve Huddle House annexation

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Robbinsville – A new piece of land now belongs to the Town of Robbinsville.  Following a public hearing at its Sept. 1 meeting, the board unanimously approved annexing the land on which the now-closed Huddle House restaurant is located.

Mask surplus on-hand for in-person return

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Robbinsville – When Graham County students return to in-person instruction on Monday, they will be required to wear a mask. And thanks to a $14,134.58 investment, each pupil will have a mask available to them.

Brown, Wachacha retain tribal council seats

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Snowbird – The Snowbird/Cherokee County delegation on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council will remain the same for another term, following the tribal election held Thursday, Sept. 2.  Each of the six communities elects two representatives to the council.
The 2020 census revealed that Graham was the only county in “Region A” to see a population decrease over the last decade.

The 2020 census revealed that Graham was the only county in “Region A” to see a population decrease over the last decade.

Population loss concerning

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 9, 2021
With 2020 Census results coming in, the main takeaway for Graham County so far is a substantial population loss.  According to the numbers released in August, the county lost 9.4 percent of its population between April 1, 2010 and April 1, 2020.

Avis Carver Pressley

News Staff
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Avis Carver Pressley, 62 of the Dick Branch community in Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Grady and Flonnie Collins Carver.
Simple Life Mountain Retreat proprietor Alan Walmsley beams while showing the two awards he won for his honey at the Swain County Agricultural Fair. Walmsley’s sourwood honey took Best in Show and first place, while his dark honey netted a second-place finish. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Simple Life Mountain Retreat proprietor Alan Walmsley beams while showing the two awards he won for his honey at the Swain County Agricultural Fair. Walmsley’s sourwood honey took Best in Show and first place, while his dark honey netted a second-place finish. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Busy as a bee

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Robbinsville – Alan Walmsley has big plans for his property as he continues to add more beehives and produce more honey.

County schools shift to remote learning

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Robbinsville – Starting Tuesday, Graham County students were back learning at home, following a vote of the Graham County Board of Education.  In a special called meeting Monday afternoon, the board voted 4-1 to go to virtual learning, from Tuesday until Sept.13.