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An unidentified firefighter emerges from the smoke and flames that consumed nearly 400 acres around Fontana Lake last week. Photo courtesy of U.S. Forest Service.

An unidentified firefighter emerges from the smoke and flames that consumed nearly 400 acres around Fontana Lake last week. Photo courtesy of U.S. Forest Service.

Fires burn over 400 acres

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Almond – A cloud of mystery still lingers over a pair of wildfires that burned more than 400 acres around Fontana Lake last week. Officials first discovered the two blazes late April 14 in both the Wolf Creek and Tsali areas of southeastern Graham County. Both fires were burning on U.S.

DSS covering bases

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Protocols put in place by the Graham County Department of Social Services are ensuring that the entity can still serve the community’s needs. The department’s board met via teleconference April 14.

Making a mark on history

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 23, 2020
She has beaten cancer twice and lived to see 18 U.S. presidents, just as many recessions and even a World War. Graham County resident Frances Smith Whitehead celebrated her 100th birthday Tuesday.
Robbinsville Pharmacy is one of several businesses in Graham County that has stayed opened throughout the COVID-19, making sure customers can still obtain essential products. Pictured from back is Robbinsville Pharmacy owner Mike Spinn, Wendy Millsaps, Chessney Flowers and Grace Millsaps. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville Pharmacy is one of several businesses in Graham County that has stayed opened throughout the COVID-19, making sure customers can still obtain essential products. Pictured from back is Robbinsville Pharmacy owner Mike Spinn, Wendy Millsaps, Chessney Flowers and Grace Millsaps. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Truly essential

Matthew Miller
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, millions of people worldwide are staying isolated to keep themselves and others safe.  However, some employees are considered essential and must still go to work every day.
K-9 Bowie poses with his findings after Saturday’s stop on the Cherohala Skyway. Photo courtesy of Graham County Sheriff's Office

K-9 Bowie poses with his findings after Saturday’s stop on the Cherohala Skyway. Photo courtesy of Graham County Sheriff's Office

Traffic stop leads to meth bust

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Cherohala – A pair of Cherokee County residents learned the hard way late Saturday night that you do not ignore Graham County’s ID checkpoints.

Officers to receive new radios

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 16, 2020
The increased response to county identification checkpoints and overall poor quality of the system in place led to a $51,000 decision being made Friday.
Rick and Joyce Mitchell found a creative way to enjoy their drive-in meal at Stecoah Diner on April 2. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Rick and Joyce Mitchell found a creative way to enjoy their drive-in meal at Stecoah Diner on April 2. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Can't keep Stecoah down

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Stecoah – Even in the most tumultuous of times, small communities still find a way to come together. A group of 20 citizens found their way to the Stecoah Diner on April 2. Some were there through word-of-mouth; others because their stomaches were empty.

Committee hunkers down

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Things are getting better, but a few issues still exist for those attempting to enforce executive orders issued by Gov. Roy Cooper.