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Newly-appointed Graham County Department of Health Director Donna Stephens announced that plans are being explored to renovate the former Green’s Foodway into a new fitness center. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Local fitness center discussed

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Tallulah – One universal consensus between residents is that a fitness center in Graham County is desperately needed. Donna Stephens agrees – and is looking to make the dream a reality.

The home bleachers at Modeal Walsh Memorial (Big Oaks) Stadium are crumbling underneath, forcing the Graham County Board of Education to act swiftly and announce a temporary closure Monday afternoon. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Structural integrity of stadium bleachers forces temporary closure

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Robbinsville – With just nine days remaining before the first of two year-end events set to be held at Modeal Walsh Memorial Stadium for Robbinsville High School, the Graham County Board of Education received some unsettling news.

One Graham County Board of Education member has started raising questions about the Erlanger School-Based Clinic being housed on school grounds. The center is open to any student, staff member or immediate faculty-member’s family in the school district. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Clinic, school board member at odds

Kevin Hensley

Friday, April 21, 2023

* Part 1 of a 2-part report Robbinsville – It’s no secret that Hank Dinschel vehemently opposes the use of masks as a safeguard against illness.

Students at Robbinsville Elementary School enjoy lunch inside the cafeteria Tuesday. It was announced Monday that pupils across the district will enjoy free breakfast and lunch for the next four years. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

$1 million? It’s on the house

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Robbinsville – It might be the biggest win-win ever achieved between Graham County Schools and parents of the district’s students.

Elementary school fire causes evacuation

Kevin Hensley

Friday, March 31, 2023

Robbinsville – In a matter of 30 minutes Tuesday, a small electrical fire was both discovered and extinguished inside Robbinsville Elementary School. Graham County EMS received a call around 11:30 a.m. about the fire.

Flexibility sought in new bill

Kevin Hensley

Friday, March 31, 2023

Raleigh – A revised bill that looks to allow for more flexibility in Western North Carolina schools planning their annual calendars has been submitted at the state level. Sen.

At the outset of Tuesday’s meeting, the Graham County Board of Education recognized Susie Beasley, who retired after 30 years of service to local schools. From left are school board member Pam Knott, board Chair Rodney Nelson, Beasley, school board members Debra Dinschel and Chip Carringer, and Superintendent Angie Knight. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Graduation date revealed

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Robbinsville – Attendees of the final senior ceremonies this year will be able to enjoy cooler temperatures.

Graham County Schools releases 2023-24 calendar

Kevin Hensley

Friday, February 17, 2023

Robbinsville – Students reporting to Graham County Schools for the 2023-24 year will enjoy 171 days of instruction. The board of education discussed the upcoming calendar at its Feb. 7 meeting, with Superintendent Angie Knight noting that public input was welcomed – but very little was received.

For the second time in a 7-week span, a threat from the student body at Robbinsville High School forced Graham County Schools to alter its schedule. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Online threat delays school day

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Robbinsville – It is becoming a disturbing trend across the country: threats made either by phone or online that endanger local school systems. Sadly, the Graham County School district has recently found susceptible to the issue – twice, in a 7-week span.

Robbinsville Middle School Principal Tonia Walsh (right) leads a tour of officials Tuesday, including county project manager Jason Marino, county finance officer Becky Garland and interim county manager Kim Crisp (from back). Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

$4.5 million well spent

Randy Foster

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Robbinsville – School officials officially unveiled the new Robbinsville Middle School addition Tuesday, a $4.5 million structure intended to relieve overcrowding at the high school/middle school complex off Sweetwater Road.