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Members of the public and fellow board members alike listen to commissioner Connie Orr as she addresses those in attendance for Monday’s special-called meeting, which was held to discuss more site options for the planned Graham County Justice Center. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Members of the public and fellow board members alike listen to commissioner Connie Orr as she addresses those in attendance for Monday’s special-called meeting, which was held to discuss more site options for the planned Graham County Justice Center. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

County pivots on justice center site

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Robbinsville – Monday’s special commissioner meeting left those in attendance with one thing perfectly clear: though where the Graham County Justice Center will be built is back up in the air, the structure will definitively not be placed off P & J Road.
This outdoor kennel at the Valley River Humane Society was just one of many items that state officials said the 25-year-old facility would have to replace during an inspection last year. With finances in a crunch for both the shelter and Graham County, neither side could come to an agreement to continue its long-time working relationship, which ended Saturday. Photo by Randy Foster/Cherokee Scout

This outdoor kennel at the Valley River Humane Society was just one of many items that state officials said the 25-year-old facility would have to replace during an inspection last year. With finances in a crunch for both the shelter and Graham County, neither side could come to an agreement to continue its long-time working relationship, which ended Saturday. Photo by Randy Foster/Cherokee Scout

Humane society ends agreement with county

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Marble – Saturday’s deadline for Graham County and the Valley River Humane Society to reach a new agreement passed with no action taken, leaving anyone from the county wishing to surrender an animal with even fewer area options.

Animal officer tabled

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Robbinsville – Despite plans to appoint a new animal control officer at Tuesday’s meeting, the Graham County Board of Commissioners opted to table the discussions until more negotiations could be hammered out.
Since being appointed as the Graham County Finance Officer on April 18, 2023, Stacy Carpenter has admittedly been navigating a learning curve. She addressed rumors of the county being in fiscal peril at Dec. 17’s board of commissioners meeting. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Since being appointed as the Graham County Finance Officer on April 18, 2023, Stacy Carpenter has admittedly been navigating a learning curve. She addressed rumors of the county being in fiscal peril at Dec. 17’s board of commissioners meeting. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

County answers financial rumors

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Robbinsville – Amid widespread rumors that Graham County is financially strapped, officials provided a glimpse into the current fiscal situation at Dec. 17’s board of commissioners meeting.
Graham County Animal Refuge President Brittney Holder addresses the lack of local animal control at Tuesday’s board of commissioners meeting. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Graham County Animal Refuge President Brittney Holder addresses the lack of local animal control at Tuesday’s board of commissioners meeting. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Committee formed to address animal control issues

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Robbinsville – A groundswell movement to create a sustainable, local solution for quality animal control added multiple layers to its narrative Tuesday.
Graham County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jacob Nelms (left) shakes hands with departing commissioner Keith Eller on Tuesday. Eller did not seek re-election, which made Tuesday his final meeting. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Graham County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jacob Nelms (left) shakes hands with departing commissioner Keith Eller on Tuesday. Eller did not seek re-election, which made Tuesday his final meeting. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Remodel back to bid

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Robbinsville – In the first two attempts by Graham County to find a contractor willing to made several necessary upgrades to the antiquated detention center, just one bid has been received. The sole bid came in from an unidentified party Oct.

Final poll numbers unveiled

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Robbinsville – Provisionals and lingering absentees made little impact on a pair of local races in the 2024 general election. Following Nov. 14’s provisional meeting and Friday’s canvassing, the Graham County Board of Elections officially certified the final voting numbers for Nov. 5’s ballot.