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Graham County Search and Rescue Coordinator Tory Lynnes stands at the fork between Joyce Kilmer Loop Trail (left) and Naked Ground Trail (right). Naked Ground Trail is a difficult trail that does not loop. Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest day hikers sometimes get confused, take the right fork and sometimes have to be rescued. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Graham County Search and Rescue Coordinator Tory Lynnes stands at the fork between Joyce Kilmer Loop Trail (left) and Naked Ground Trail (right). Naked Ground Trail is a difficult trail that does not loop. Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest day hikers sometimes get confused, take the right fork and sometimes have to be rescued. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Officials concerned about rescues on local trail

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Search and rescue officials are alarmed at the high number of people needing to be rescued after straying off course at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. One trail in particular, the Naked Ground Trail, accounts for more rescues than all other Graham County trails.
Michelle Shiplet addresses a group of about 30 local and state leaders at a May 19 “Think Tank,” hoping to identify and solve some of Graham County’s more pressing problems. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Michelle Shiplet addresses a group of about 30 local and state leaders at a May 19 “Think Tank,” hoping to identify and solve some of Graham County’s more pressing problems. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

‘Demo the Silos’ aimed at bridging gaps

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Robbinsville – When Michelle Shiplet became executive director of Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team (GREAT) in 2019, she found a shelf filled with community improvement plans for Graham County and Robbinsville that – at best – were only partially accomplished.

Vivian Griggs Surber

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Vivian Griggs Surber, 80 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Juanita Hayes Griggs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Janice Griggs. Vivian was born in Alcoa, Tenn.

Justice center project could reach $23 million

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Robbinsville – Architectural and engineering firms will be invited to show their interest and qualifications in the construction of a central justice center off West Fort Road, as county staff looks for funding for the project – which could cost upward of $23 million.

Final numbers released from auction

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Tallulah – Flexible Funding, LLC. – Graham County Land Company’s largest creditor – is entitled to payment from auction proceeds of $1.98 million as partial reimbursement of an estimated total debt of more than $32 million, including $18.89 million owed to Flexible Funding alone.
Last year’s cover contest was won by county resident Gary Jones.

Last year’s cover contest was won by county resident Gary Jones.

I Love Graham County cover contest open

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Tallulah – The Graham Star – Graham County’s hometown newspaper since 1955 – is now accepting artwork for the cover of its annual I Love Graham County magazine, an information guide that spotlights local residents and businesses.
Malibu Boats company officials and professional athletes and models rendezvous in Lake Santeetlah on May 18, to compare notes during a lake cleanup. The group is at the lake for two weeks to shoot promotional videos for the premium ski boats. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Malibu Boats company officials and professional athletes and models rendezvous in Lake Santeetlah on May 18, to compare notes during a lake cleanup. The group is at the lake for two weeks to shoot promotional videos for the premium ski boats. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Malibu mark

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Lake Santeetlah – Go to Malibu Boats’ website (malibuboats.com) and if the backdrops for its promotional photos and videos look familiar, they should.

Bison EV announcement ‘premature’

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Robbinsville – An announcement by Mayor Shaun Adams earlier this month that a company that retrofits electric vehicles will be opening a manufacturing plant in Robbinsville “was premature,” the company’s chief executive told The Graham Star.