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Graham County Clerk of Court Tammy Holloway (left) swears in Jerry Crisp as the new Graham County Sheriff on Tuesday afternoon. Holding the Bible is Jerry’s aunt, Janet Crisp Lequire. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Graham County Clerk of Court Tammy Holloway (left) swears in Jerry Crisp as the new Graham County Sheriff on Tuesday afternoon. Holding the Bible is Jerry’s aunt, Janet Crisp Lequire. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

New sheriff in town

Kevin Hensley
Friday, July 31, 2020
Robbinsville – Jerry Crisp was sworn in as Graham County’s new sheriff Tuesday afternoon, ending an almost month-long saga between Crisp and the county’s Board of Commissioners. “It feels good,” Crisp said, moments after being sworn in Tuesday. “All I want to do is get started doing the job.

Commissioners adopt $15 million budget

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Robbinsville – Graham County will operate on a budget totaling $15,762,076 for the 2020-21 fiscal year. The county’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the budget as presented by county manager Becky Garland at Tuesday’s meeting.

County jail needs $25K

Kevin Hensley
Friday, June 12, 2020
Robbinsville – As Graham County examines its pending budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year, there is still help needed in the current fiscal year.
Graham County resident Aaron Bradley speaks during the public comment portion of Tuesday's Board of Commissioners meeting. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Graham County resident Aaron Bradley speaks during the public comment portion of Tuesday's Board of Commissioners meeting. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Alcohol sales tabled by commissioners

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Robbinsville – The topic of alcohol sales continues to play a game of hot-potato.

County deemed 'gun sanctuary'

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Robbinsville – There was hardly an empty seat in the audience for Tuesday’s meeting of the Graham County Board of Commissioners.  The resolution declaring Graham County a Second-Amendment Sanctuary may have been what drew most of the audience members.

General fund at $10 million

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Robbinsville – During Tuesday’s meeting with the Graham County Board of Commissioners, County Manager and Finance Officer Becky Garland was “very proud to report” that Graham County’s general fund holds over $10 million.