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Dog owner rejects plea deal

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Robbinsville – A Robbinsville couple facing misdemeanor barking dog violations turned down an offer from an assistant district attorney to have charges dropped if they have their dog’s vocal cords removed. Mike Eddings is charged in the misdemeanor case.
Bo Taylor (center) leads a friendship dance following the ribbon cutting at the Jacob Cornsilk Community Center in the Snowbird community on Friday. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Bo Taylor (center) leads a friendship dance following the ribbon cutting at the Jacob Cornsilk Community Center in the Snowbird community on Friday. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Snowbird community complex dedicated

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Snowbird – Members of the Snowbird community of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have long considered themselves an afterthought among the tribe, receiving just scraps and crumbs – compared to money and effort in Cherokee and elsewhere in western North Carolina.
Jayden Nowell (left) and other seniors watch confetti peak and descend during Friday’s commencement at Modeal Walsh Memorial (Big Oaks) Stadium. Robbinsville High School graduated 86 seniors at the ceremony. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Jayden Nowell (left) and other seniors watch confetti peak and descend during Friday’s commencement at Modeal Walsh Memorial (Big Oaks) Stadium. Robbinsville High School graduated 86 seniors at the ceremony. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Finishing strong

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Robbinsville – A graduating class of 86 seniors – their time at Robbinsville High School punctuated by COVID-19 – received their diplomas at Big Oaks Stadium on Friday.

June 9 showdown set for Santeetlah budget, town zoning

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Lake Santeetlah – Two public hearings, two days apart last week set the stage for one day – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9, when the Town of Lake Santeetlah Town Council will decide the fate of zoning that controls development of some of the most valuable residential real estate in Graham County.
A ribbon cutting is planned for 1 p.m. Friday at the new Jacob Cornsilk Community Center, which is located in the Snowbird community. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

A ribbon cutting is planned for 1 p.m. Friday at the new Jacob Cornsilk Community Center, which is located in the Snowbird community. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Ribbon cutting planned for new community center

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Snowbird  – Workers in Graham County on Tuesday were putting the finishing touches on the new Jacob Cornsilk Community Center in the Snowbird community, preparing for a ribbon cutting that is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday.
Matthew Tooni, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, performs at Saturday’s Fading Voices demonstration on the banks of Little Snowbird Creek in Graham County. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Matthew Tooni, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, performs at Saturday’s Fading Voices demonstration on the banks of Little Snowbird Creek in Graham County. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Snowbird Cherokee share customs, traditions during annual event

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Snowbird – During the Trail of Tears – when many Snowbird Cherokee in Graham County were forcibly evicted from their land to make way for European settlers, starting in the 1830s – some escaped into the wilds.
Cody Cline (left) and Sarah Gibby proudly represent the Robbinsville High School Class of 2022 as its respective valedictorian and salutatorian. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Cody Cline (left) and Sarah Gibby proudly represent the Robbinsville High School Class of 2022 as its respective valedictorian and salutatorian. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Being the elite

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Robbinsville – So what exactly does it take to become the valedictorian and salutatorian of your peers?
A breakdown of voting throughout the county, organized by precinct. Graphic by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

A breakdown of voting throughout the county, organized by precinct. Graphic by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Williams prevails in commissioner primary

News Staff
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Robbinsville – Every vote counts. In a race that literally went down to the final ballot reviewed, Natasha Williams bested Andy Lynn for the third Republican slot on the November general ballot for Graham County Board of Commissioners, 697-696. Provisional ballots almost mattered.