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Cancer support group continues efforts

Kevin Hensley
Monday, June 20, 2022
Robbinsville – In the last five months, the Graham Cancer Support Group has given out $15,750 to those battling the disease. The staggering statistic was presented during treasurer Pam Shaffer’s presentation at the group’s June 9 meeting.

Larry Charles Adams

News Staff
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Larry Charles Adams, 70 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away Monday, May 30, 2022, at his residence. He was a native of Graham County, and the son of the late Gladys Estes Adams and Charles Edward Adams. He is survived by his son, Shaun Adams of Robbinsville, N.C.
Twenty Robbinsville High School seniors were awarded the Cody Family Scholarship at May 26's academic banquet. All names are listed from left. Front row: Sarah Gibby, Klancy Stevens, Brynn Harn, Patience Frapp, Dana Adams, Dirk Cody, Carson White, Cheyenne Rowland, Jacob Hall and Aidan Farley. Back row: Halee Anderson, Baylee Parham, Yeika Jimenez, Kelsey Waldroup, Reagan Ditmore, Haize Moore, Ivy Odom, Keylie Jordan, Cody Cline, Jaret Panama and Montana Buchanan. Not pictured is Marco Beltran.

Twenty Robbinsville High School seniors were awarded the Cody Family Scholarship at May 26's academic banquet. All names are listed from left. Front row: Sarah Gibby, Klancy Stevens, Brynn Harn, Patience Frapp, Dana Adams, Dirk Cody, Carson White, Cheyenne Rowland, Jacob Hall and Aidan Farley. Back row: Halee Anderson, Baylee Parham, Yeika Jimenez, Kelsey Waldroup, Reagan Ditmore, Haize Moore, Ivy Odom, Keylie Jordan, Cody Cline, Jaret Panama and Montana Buchanan. Not pictured is Marco Beltran.

Over $2 million in scholarships awarded

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Robbinsville – It was a night that yielded the largest amount of scholarships ever awarded to a graduating class at Robbinsville High School.
Work is in progress to rename East Main Street in Robbinsville “Veteran Hill.” Here, the street is decked out with U.S. flags and memorials for Memorial Day Weekend. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Work is in progress to rename East Main Street in Robbinsville “Veteran Hill.” Here, the street is decked out with U.S. flags and memorials for Memorial Day Weekend. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Work in progress to rename East Main Street

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Robbinsville – East Main Street in Robbinsville could be renamed in honor of Graham County veterans. Debbie Beasley, a Robbinsville alderman and chairman of the Robbinsville Tourism Authority, told the authority’s board on May 31 that work is in progress to rename the street Veteran Hill.

Anniversary celebration planning gains momentum

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Robbinsville – Plans are starting to come together for a mid-August celebration of Graham County’s 150th anniversary. Marshall McClung – a Forest Service retiree, with expertise in search and rescue – has been named grand marshal for the celebration.

Town plans $2 million project to replace sewer line

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Robbinsville – A nearly $2 million infrastructure project will replace a sewer line on Laura Street and reduce the amount of stormwater leaking into the town’s wastewater treatment plant – without costing the town a penny. The project is 100 percent grant-funded.

County faces tax increase; planning nears end

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County residents and property owners may face higher taxes and service fees, unless county leaders figure out how to close a $1 million gap between costs and revenues. The county must have its 2022-23 budget finalized by the end of the month.
This is all that remains of the house at 1368 Meadow Branch Road, which burned to its foundation early Wednesday, June 1. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

This is all that remains of the house at 1368 Meadow Branch Road, which burned to its foundation early Wednesday, June 1. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Fire destroys Meadow Branch home

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Meadow Branch – A Meadow Branch home burned to its foundation early Wednesday morning, June 1. There were no injuries and no one was home, according to the Graham County Fire Department, but the house was a total loss. The cause of the fire is unknown. Firefighters were called out at 6:09 a.m.