Stiles, incumbents win primary
Kevin Hensley
The Republican contender for the office of Graham County Sheriff emerged Tuesday night, as did the next three commissioners.
Monday, March 9, 2026
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Commissioner candidates discuss platforms
Kevin Hensley
* Conclusion of a 2-part report
Robbinsville – The Graham Star’s Republican Primary Candidate Forum on Feb. 7 served as a vehicle to best introduce voters to the individuals who are on the March ballot for the local commissioner and sheriff races.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Judge William T. Stetzer listens as District Attorney Ashley Welch presents an argument on behalf of the prosecution during Friday's pre-trial motion hearing in State of North Carolina v. Harold Bradford Hoxit. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
Pre-trial motions denied in Hoxit case
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Though a motion for continuance was granted Feb. 16, that’s the only win thus far for the defensive team hired by suspended Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit.
Motions filed by Asheville-based Lindsay Law – the firm representing Hoxit in State of North Carolina v.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Newly-appointed Graham County Sheriff Russell Moody (left) is administered the oath of office by Graham County Clerk of Court Tammy Holloway on Tuesday. Moody was selected Monday by the Graham County Board of Commissioners to temporarily fill the vacancy left by the suspension of Brad Hoxit on Jan. 29. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
Moody appointed sheriff
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – What started as a continued meeting to swear in a temporary sheriff ended with the chief deputy being led from the Graham County Community Building.
Exercising its right under North Carolina General Statute 162-5.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The home of Jim and Lela Hyde erupted in flames Feb. 12. Firefighters were unable to save the residence. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
Home lost to morning blaze
Kevin Hensley
Atoah – The Graham County 911 Center received a report of a structure fire at 285 Atoah Circle at 10:41 a.m., Feb. 12. Members from Graham County Fire and Rescue – as well as units from Snowbird, Santeetlah, Meadow Branch, N.C. Forest Service and EMS – all responded to the scene.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Local and regional officials explore the progress made inside EcoKing Solutions' renovated facility off Snowbird Road on Feb. 12. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
EcoKing planning May production launch
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Looks can be deceiving.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Sheriff candidates share viewpoints at GOP forum
Kevin Hensley
* Part 1 of a 2-part report
Robbinsville – The Graham Star’s Republican Primary Candidate Forum on Feb. 7 served as a vehicle to best introduce voters to the individuals who are on the March ballot for the local commissioner and sheriff races.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
New allegations in Hoxit case
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – It has been an eventful week in the civil case against suspended Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit.
District Attorney Ashley Welch filed a 53-page petition for removal and motion to immediately suspend Hoxit from office Jan.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Commission candidate Dale Wiggins (left) delivers his closing statement at Saturday’s forum. Sitting alongside Wiggins are candidates Brian “Taco” Johnson (center) and Carolyn Stewart. Stills courtesy of The Graham Star's YouTube
Primary candidates share views at forum
Kevin Hensley
Sheriff candidate Mitch Millsaps answers a question during Saturday's forum. Candidate Terry Grey is seated next to Millsaps, waiting to answer the same question.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Heid pleads guilty
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – A repeat offender pleaded guilty to several charges in Graham County Superior Court on Friday, receiving a sentence of 9-20 months in prison as a result.
Superior Court Judge J.
Thursday, February 12, 2026