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Baseline results look good for local town

Friday, May 21, 2021

Lake Santeetlah – A baseline has been established for a new water quality testing program, and the results look good. At its meeting on May 13, the Town of Lake Santeetlah’s council heard an update on the program from Councilman Roger Carlton, who is spearheading it. “We’re clean,” Carlton said.

David Mosteller

News Staff

Friday, May 21, 2021

David Lynn Mosteller, 66 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 15, 2021. He was the son of the late Monroe “Bill” and Delza Owetta Matheson Mosteller.

Debbie Buchanan and her one-year-old niece, Sadie Buchanan, check out a hot rod on display at Saturday’s Drag-on Car Show. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Get your motor runnin’

Charlie Benton

Friday, May 21, 2021

Robbinsville – Gearheads from across the region had a chance to come together and show off their rides Saturday at the Drag-On Car Show, hosted by the Robbinsville Tourism Authority.

Robbinsville High School Valedictorian Dalson Jordan (left) and Salutatorian Kolby Brooks have been close friends throughout their entire school careers. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Good students; better friends

Charlie Benton

Friday, May 21, 2021

Robbinsville – When the Class of 2021 walks across the stage on Sunday, it will be led by two longtime best friends. Carrying with them a list of impressive accolades, Robbinsville High School’s Dalson Jordan and Kolby Brooks will serve as respective valedictorian and salutatorian of the class.

Friends, colleagues remember former commissioner, manager

Charlie Benton

Friday, May 21, 2021

West Fort Hill – An iconic presence in Graham County recently passed away. Former County Manager and longtime County Commissioner Raymond Williams died on May 7. Williams was heavily involved in the community and was known to many as “Big Bird.” In addition to his civic responsibilities.

The Rev. Patrick O’Dell addresses Graham County Commissioners during Tuesday’s meeting. O’Dell was joined by around 50 concerned citizens, who gathered to show solidarity against the rampant issue with illegal substances in the county. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

‘We want a better, safer community

Charlie Benton

Friday, May 21, 2021

Robbinsville – A group of citizens concerned about growing substance problems in Graham County have banded together to appeal the county government for help in the fight.

Work continues on mold issues, amid new threat

Charlie Benton

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Robbinsville – One county township is continuing its fight against an ongoing mold issue in its town hall, as more cleaning and decontamination work is completed.

Summer Teesateskie gives testimony on the stand in Superior Court on May 6. She was sentenced to 90 days, after repeatedly violating the conditions of her parole. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Officers see cases continued

Charlie Benton

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Robbinsville – A hearing for Graham County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Matthew Cox will take place on June 30 in Swain County, after Superior Court Judge William Coward found nothing exculpatory when reviewing his file on May 6 in Graham County.

Raymond Williams, Sr.

News Staff

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Raymond David Williams Sr., 72 of the Fort Hill Community in Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Friday, May 7, 2021 at his residence. He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Leonard Williams and Zelma Lee Jenkins Rogers.

Justin Jones

News Staff

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Justin W. Jones, 73 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 3, 2021, at his residence. A native of Graham County, he was the son of the late Wayne and Louise Crisp Jones.