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This image began circulating online late-Monday evening, showing the remnants of a local student’s Chromebook after it caught fire inside the child’s backpack. No one was injured in the incident; Graham County Schools is investigating.

This image began circulating online late-Monday evening, showing the remnants of a local student’s Chromebook after it caught fire inside the child’s backpack. No one was injured in the incident; Graham County Schools is investigating.

Chromebook fire called ‘isolated’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 31, 2023
It was supposed to be a typical drive home after a pair of Robbinsville Elementary School students were picked up by their grandmother Monday. Midway through the commute, words that terrified Virginia Banks came from the backseat. “The car’s on fire, the car’s on fire!
Paramedic Jay Chastain, EMT Jon Marsh and Graham County EMS Captain/Paramedic Leon Allen (from left) stand with several recent purchases the county has made to better serve first responders when called into service. In totality, the items pictured are worth over $80,000. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Paramedic Jay Chastain, EMT Jon Marsh and Graham County EMS Captain/Paramedic Leon Allen (from left) stand with several recent purchases the county has made to better serve first responders when called into service. In totality, the items pictured are worth over $80,000. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

24 hours of bravery

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 31, 2023
* Editor’s note: Graham County EMS Director Brian Stevens proposed a day of shadowing with those who work to save lives on a daily basis. This is a first-hand account from spending over half of a 24-hour shift with a rotation.

Precinct judges named

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Robbinsville – Ahead of two municipal contests rapidly approaching in Graham County, the local board of elections announced its selections for officials at the four precincts Monday.
Appalachian Mountain Community Health Center’s Hannah Anderson has not stopped beaming with pride about the clinic’s new x-ray machine, which arrived earlier this month. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Appalachian Mountain Community Health Center’s Hannah Anderson has not stopped beaming with pride about the clinic’s new x-ray machine, which arrived earlier this month. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Seeing the crisis through a different lens

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Tallulah – It was time to hit the “update” button on the machine. In a manner of speaking.
Nurse practitioners Meggan Smith (left) and Norma Burdette have both joined the staff at the Graham County Department of Public Health. The hires are a resolution to the void that Graham County Urgent Care & Family Practice’s closing could have on local healthcare. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Nurse practitioners Meggan Smith (left) and Norma Burdette have both joined the staff at the Graham County Department of Public Health. The hires are a resolution to the void that Graham County Urgent Care & Family Practice’s closing could have on local healthcare. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

One door closes, another door opens

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Tallulah – Citing “ongoing unexpected financial issues,” The Graham Star was informed just as the final copies of its Aug. 24 edition rolled off the press that Graham County Urgent Care & Family Practice was closing exactly one week earlier than believed. Dr.
Gloria Struck – a pioneer in the motorcycle world – will be attending this year’s Lace, Grace and Gears rally in Graham County.

Gloria Struck – a pioneer in the motorcycle world – will be attending this year’s Lace, Grace and Gears rally in Graham County.

It takes a Village: ‘Unique’ rally arrives in county

Kevin Hensley
Friday, August 25, 2023
Over a span of four days, attendees will tame the mighty ‘Dragon,’ rumble through Robbinsville and enjoy a plethora of fun activities at Fontana Village Resort.
Prior to Friday’s season opener against East Surry, the Robbinsville Black Knights filed through a line to personally thank local contractors and officials that helped complete the renovation of the home-seating area at Big Oaks Stadium in just 49 days. Players pictured are Daegan Bird, Darion Ledbetter, Tillman Adams and Cuttler Adams (from left). Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Prior to Friday’s season opener against East Surry, the Robbinsville Black Knights filed through a line to personally thank local contractors and officials that helped complete the renovation of the home-seating area at Big Oaks Stadium in just 49 days. Players pictured are Daegan Bird, Darion Ledbetter, Tillman Adams and Cuttler Adams (from left). Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

If you build it, they will come

Kevin Hensley
Friday, August 25, 2023
Robbinsville – The first efforts began at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, June 29, just two hours after a pair of local boards agreed to the idea. By 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug.

Remains found during search

Kevin Hensley
Friday, August 25, 2023
Deep Creek – While conducting what was purportedly the final search for a missing Missouri man Friday, Graham County authorities came across a grizzly scene. Local agencies had combined their efforts to try and locate Donald Storey, 88 of Springfield, Mo.
Just 5 ½ months after Dr. David Booth took over as the lessee for Graham County Urgent Care & Family Practice, murmurs began to spread about a possible closure. The rumors were confirmed by local officials Aug. 17. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Just 5 ½ months after Dr. David Booth took over as the lessee for Graham County Urgent Care & Family Practice, murmurs began to spread about a possible closure. The rumors were confirmed by local officials Aug. 17. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Urgent care closing

Kevin Hensley
Friday, August 25, 2023
Robbinsville – For the second time in 2023, the doors to urgent care will be locked. This time, the closure will last a bit longer – but Graham County has assured the pause is only temporary. In an official letter released by the Graham County Board of Commissioners on Aug.
The recent surge in rainfall across the area has inflicted costly damage. Trees and power lines were downed as part of a Saturday thunderstorm; another heavy outpour late-Monday resulted in a section of the Cherohala Skyway at Tennessee mile marker 4.5 being washed away.

The recent surge in rainfall across the area has inflicted costly damage. Trees and power lines were downed as part of a Saturday thunderstorm; another heavy outpour late-Monday resulted in a section of the Cherohala Skyway at Tennessee mile marker 4.5 being washed away.

Stormy summer

Marshall McClung
Thursday, August 17, 2023
The 1933 song “Stormy Weather” would certainly be a fitting one for Graham County this summer. Between June 1 – Aug. 14, there has been rain on 34 days – with storms on 23 of those days. Saturday was no exception, as rescue squads, the N.C.