GrahamCountyNC

‘How can they believe that?’

Robbinsville – Kathe Lowney has been interested in the New Religious Movement since she learned of the Unification Church when she was in high school. She wondered why and how people would join groups that are unpopular among the general religious population.
The Graham Cancer Support Group’s care room has moved to the Graham County Community Building. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

The Graham Cancer Support Group’s care room has moved to the Graham County Community Building. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Care room open at community building

Robbinsville – The Graham Cancer Support Group has found a new home for a great cause. A care room is open for anyone that has battled the disease – today or in the past – at the Graham County Community Building, just inside the front lobby at the door on the left.
Shelves are stocked with food at Grace Place’s new pantry, which opened in February. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Shelves are stocked with food at Grace Place’s new pantry, which opened in February. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Made it by Grace

Robbinsville – Grace Place serves 9-out-of-10 people who are experiencing food insecurity in Graham County, but despite the important service it provides, Grace Place itself experiences its own insecurity in the form of funding.

Efforts continue to save Cable Cove Campground

Robbinsville – Graham County Travel & Tourism has been working to reopen Cable Cove Campground, which the National Forest Service has left shuttered because of low usage, deteriorated facilities, flooding vulnerability and lack of electrical power.

Cawthorn loses NC-11 bid

Beleaguered U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn lost his bid for re-election in Tuesday’s primary elections, losing to State Sen. Chuck Edwards. Edwards will go up against Democrat Jasmine Beach-Ferrara and Libertarian David Coatney in the November general election on Nov. 8.

Robbinsville budget aims to keep taxes, fees steady

Robbinsville – Robbinsville aldermen are going through the town’s budget, looking for ways to improve services without increasing taxes or fees. The Board of Aldermen held a workshop on May 5 to go over the 2022-23 spending plan. Another meeting to iron out details will be 1 p.m.

Local lawyer fills vacancy on board

Robbinsville – The Robbinsville Tourism Authority has welcomed Brady Cody, a Robbinsville lawyer, as its newest board member. “I think it’s a good thing. I think we’re going to make things happen,” said Debbie Beasley, town alderman, chairman of the RTA board, and interim RTA director.

Lester Stewart

Lester Stewart, 89 of the Anderson Creek community of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Saturday, April 30, 2022, at his residence. He was a native of Graham County, and the son of the late Tillman and Lenora Cook Stewart.