Brookfield drops tax appeal

Robbinsville – Graham County taxpayers will save a substantial amount following Brookfield Renewable Energy dropping its appeal against the county over its valuation of the Cheoah Dam and Santeetlah Dam, both of which are operated by the firm.  County Attorney J.

Graham County to enter negotiations on recreation building

Robbinsville – The Graham County Board of Commissioners and Project Manager Jason Marino plan to negotiate with a contractor, to further lower a bid for a metal building to be used by the Graham County Department of Recreation.

Two new faces on Board of Education

With Graham County Board of Education members Sharon Edwards and Deborah Odom opting to not seek re-election, two seats were up for grabs. A whopping 1,155 of Graham County’s voters turned out for the general election on Tuesday and in the end, Republicans Jonathan Allison (13.

Get to know your local candidates

With the 2020 campaign season entering its final days, The Graham Star reached out to all 12 candidates that are running for Graham County Board of Commissioners and the Graham County Board of Education. Early voting ends Saturday, with the general election being held Tuesday.

Potential appeal loss could cost county $500,000

Robbinsville – Graham County is exploring its options in the dispute of Brookfield Renewable Partners. At Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting, county manager Becky Garland discussed the latest steps taken in preparation. Garland joined attorneys J.K.

Commissioners discuss courthouse design

Robbinsville – Graham County is edging closer to finalizing plans on its new courthouse. At the Sept. 23 continued meeting of the board of commissioners, SLAM Collaborative Inc.

Jury trial to be held in Robbinsville

Robbinsville – Following months of speculation and searching, the next jury trial in Graham County will be held in the town limits after all.

County, Stecoah discuss new lease

Robbinsville – The renewal of a lease between Graham County and the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center needs to be completed within the next month. All indicators are that the final paperwork will come just in time.

County discusses new courthouse

Robbinsville – Graham County is edging closer to breaking ground on its new courthouse. County project manager Jason Marino presented the board of commissioners with three preliminary designs on Aug. 20.