GrahamCountyBoardofCommissioners

Graham County residents will only have to wait 2 ½ more months for the return of a local urgent care, which will be housed in this building in downtown Robbinsville. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Graham County residents will only have to wait 2 ½ more months for the return of a local urgent care, which will be housed in this building in downtown Robbinsville. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Urgent care opens Aug. 1

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Robbinsville – Local residents can finally circle a day on their calendars for the return of urgent-care services to Graham County.

GOP nominates Lynn to fill vacancy

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Robbinsville – The Graham County Republican Party acted swiftly to fill the void left by Debra “Hank” Dinschel’s sudden resignation from the board of education, publicly announcing a nominee for the seat Saturday. Andy Lynn will appear before the school board at 2 p.m.
Thanks to a 10-year deal with AdventHealth, urgent care services will return at this county-owned facility within the next 3-6 months. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Thanks to a 10-year deal with AdventHealth, urgent care services will return at this county-owned facility within the next 3-6 months. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Urgent care term is 10 years

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Robbinsville – AdventHealth will enter into a 10-year contract to provide urgent- and primary-care services to Graham County.
Since reverting back to the former 24-hour convenience of several Graham County sanitation centers, early-morning sights like this one March 11 at the Bear Creek location have become more commonplace.

Since reverting back to the former 24-hour convenience of several Graham County sanitation centers, early-morning sights like this one March 11 at the Bear Creek location have become more commonplace.

State warns county about sanitation

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Eyebrows were recently raised at the state level regarding the pivot on how sanitation centers are operated in Graham County.

Newcomers unseat incumbents

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 8, 2024
Robbinsville – Entering Tuesday’s primary election, there was just one guarantee at the local level: a new commissioner, with incumbent Keith Eller not seeking re-election this year.

Commissioner, school board candidates greet voters

News Staff
Friday, March 1, 2024
Amid the primary-voting cycle for the 2024 election, The Graham Star offered the 11 local candidates who are on the ballot a chance to greet their constituents and vie for your vote. Local races being contested are three seats each on the Graham County boards of commissioners and education.
Supporters of “The Hut” sought the backing of the Graham County Board of Commissioners. Significant progress has recently been made in the effort to preserve the historic cabin, which sits outside of Robbinsville First Baptist Church. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Supporters of “The Hut” sought the backing of the Graham County Board of Commissioners. Significant progress has recently been made in the effort to preserve the historic cabin, which sits outside of Robbinsville First Baptist Church. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

‘The Hut’ could relocate to new site

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 1, 2024
Robbinsville – Efforts to save a local landmark has received a huge amount of traction in recent weeks. Supporters working to preserve “The Hut” – a log cabin that sits on the same property as Robbinsville First Baptist Church – spoke at the Feb.