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Council approves patrol agreement

Charlie Benton
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Lake Santeetlah – Off-duty Graham County deputies will now be paid to patrol Lake Santeetlah in uniform – and in sheriff’s department vehicles – in a deal struck with Graham County Sheriff Jerry Crisp. The measure was approved 4-1, with Roger Carlton opposed.
Neowne Adams was all smiles as she celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends at Cedar Cliff Baptist Church on Oct. 20, 2019. Adams passed away Feb. 9, at the age of 101. Photo by Marshall McClung/The Graham Star

Neowne Adams was all smiles as she celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends at Cedar Cliff Baptist Church on Oct. 20, 2019. Adams passed away Feb. 9, at the age of 101. Photo by Marshall McClung/The Graham Star

‘Well done, my good and faithful servant’

Charlie Benton
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Snowbird – One of Graham County’s last-living links to a bygone age was laid to rest Friday.  Neowne Hooper Adams died Feb. 9 at the age of 101 and was buried at Carver Cemetery.  Born in a boxcar at a logging camp shantytown near Citico, Tenn. on Oct.

Ruth Brown

News Staff
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Ruth Brown, 83 of Robbinsville, N.C., stepped into heaven on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, with her family by her side, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Ruth was a native of Edwardsville, Ala.

Dr. Ted Jenkins

News Staff
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Dr. Ted Jenkins, age 87 of Johnson City, Tenn., passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 due to a brief and unexpected battle with cancer.  He was born on July 8, 1933 to Hector and Inez (Edwards) Jenkins in the Stecoah Community of Robbinsville, N.C.

Dr. David Morris Denton, Sr.

News Staff
Thursday, February 11, 2021
A man of family, faith and inclusivity, Dr. David M. Denton, Sr. of Frederick, Md., passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, peacefully at his home in Walkersville, Md. David was born Nov. 9, 1931 in Robbinsville, N.C. to Gwynn and Bess Denton. He was the last survivor of six siblings.

Food truck, RTA discussed at aldermen meeting

Charlie Benton
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Robbinsville – The possibility of food-truck regulations for Robbinsville came up during the Robbinsville Town Council meeting Feb. 3.  Alderman Debbie Beasley said some food truck operators had asked about Robbinsville’s rules on food trucks entering the vicinity on a daily basis.
Mike and Leann Ramsey brought their love to Graham County 21 years ago. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Mike and Leann Ramsey brought their love to Graham County 21 years ago. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Forever ... and for always

Charlie Benton
Thursday, February 11, 2021
About two years ago, Grace Anderson became infatuated by one of her brother’s Robbinsville High School Wrestling teammates. At the same time, the young wrestler – Payne Anderson – was cultivating feelings for Grace.

Charles Dale

News Staff
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Charles E. Dale, 89, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2021, at Brookhaven Nursing Center in Brookville, Ohio.  Charles was born in Robbinsville, N.C. on June 1, 1931, the son of Floyd and Dicie Dale, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him were two sisters and three brothers.