GrahamCountyBoardofCommissioners

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.

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.

Graham County gets glowing annual audit

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County just received the results from its annual audit and had cause to celebrate. The report came back with no adverse findings, save one: the county missed the deadline to complete the audit.
Around 75 residents attended The Graham Star’s Republican Primary Forum on Saturday, which featured candidates for the county’s Board of Education, Board of Commissioners and Sheriff races discussing pertinent issues. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Around 75 residents attended The Graham Star’s Republican Primary Forum on Saturday, which featured candidates for the county’s Board of Education, Board of Commissioners and Sheriff races discussing pertinent issues. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Candidates discuss goals at forum

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Robbinsville – About 75 people showed up to watch a candidate forum Saturday evening featuring Republican candidates for Graham County sheriff, school board, and commissioner. The forum, hosted by The Graham Star, focused on contested major offices in the May 17 primary.

County slapped with $436K in unbudgeted costs

Randy Foster
Monday, March 28, 2022
Robbinsville – Deferred maintenance has come back to haunt Graham County commissioners, who now face the prospect of significant expenses. The county pool is in need of major renovation work, Graham County Recreation Director Ronnie Williams told the Board of Commissioners on March 15.
This proposed management plan for the Nantahala National Forest – “Alternative E” – has been presented to the Graham County Board of Commissioners.

This proposed management plan for the Nantahala National Forest – “Alternative E” – has been presented to the Graham County Board of Commissioners.

Management plan pitched to board of commissioners

Randy Foster
Thursday, March 10, 2022
The National Forest Service is developing plans to restore Graham County woodlands that were clearcut a century or more ago – which might make environmentalists happy, but is not sitting well with many Graham County residents.