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Mary Sipe

News Staff
Friday, April 30, 2021
Mary Edna Queen Sipe, 90 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Graham County and the daughter of the late John and Lillie Farr Queen.

Joe Bill Deyton

News Staff
Friday, April 30, 2021
Joe Bill Deyton, 84 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021.  A native of Graham County, he was the son of the late Sam S. Deyton of Yancey County, N.C and the late Flonnie Collins Deyton of Graham County, N.C.

Santeetlah budget hearing continued until May

Charlie Benton
Friday, April 30, 2021
Lake Santeetlah – One county township has continued its budget hearing to May 15, after many citizens asked for a second hearing.  The Town of Lake Santeetlah held its first budget hearing on Saturday, giving details of its proposed 2021-22 town budget. As it was a hearing, no action was taken.
Graham County Schools is preparing to soon bring its recently-purchased food truck into service. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Graham County Schools is preparing to soon bring its recently-purchased food truck into service. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Food truck set to make debut

Charlie Benton
Friday, April 30, 2021
Robbinsville – Graham County Schools is gearing up to roll out one of its newest assets to serve the community. After several months of work, the district’s new food truck will soon be ready to transport meals to virtual learners in remote areas of the county, as well as serving in other roles.
Educators Ricky Parham, Jessica Wehr and Bryan Beasley (from left) are among several local teachers who have had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, while still providing a quality education – both virtually and in-person. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Educators Ricky Parham, Jessica Wehr and Bryan Beasley (from left) are among several local teachers who have had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, while still providing a quality education – both virtually and in-person. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

For the kids and the community

Charlie Benton
Friday, April 30, 2021
* Unsung Heroes: Finale of a 5-part series Robbinsville – Among the many institutions upended by the COVID-19 pandemic was the educational system, with educators across the country being required to teach their students virtually.

Nicholas Burchfield

News Staff
Friday, April 23, 2021
Nicholas Clayton Burchfield, 25 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be the Lord on Saturday, April 17, 2021. He was the son of Tina and David Phillips, and Milburn Walter and Donna Burchfield, all of Robbinsville, N.C.

Brian Fox

News Staff
Friday, April 23, 2021
Brian Fox, 49 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in Bryson City, N.C. He was the son of Lonnie Joe Waldroup and the late Euna “Sis” Burrell Waldroup. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by several aunts and uncles.

Ronald L. Anderson

News Staff
Friday, April 23, 2021
Ronald L. Anderson, 80 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. He was a native of Graham County, and the son of the late Columbus and Lola Belle Farr Anderson.