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.

Remote learning hits firewall

Robbinsville – Graham County students that have opted into remote-learning only are struggling to complete assignments.

‘You’re as prepared as you’re going to be’

Robbinsville – Graham County Health Director Beth Booth spoke to the county’s Board of Education at a special called meeting Tuesday, attempting to quell concerns, doubts and fears over the start of the 2020-21 school year.

Class is in

Robbinsville – Graham County students will return to in-person learning Monday, Aug. 17. Following Gov.

Graduation is still on

Robbinsville – The recent directive by Gov. Roy Cooper – for North Carolina to remain in Phase Two of COVID-19 re-opening protocol – had Graham County seniors fearing the worst. Under Phase Two, mass gatherings are limited to 25 people outdoors and 10 indoors.

New middle school wing in the works

Robbinsville – Bidding for the new wing of Robbinsville Middle School could begin this fall.

Job openings on the horizon at elementary school

Robbinsville – At least five job openings are already forecasted for the 2020-21 school year at Robbinsville Elementary School.

Schools receive $3M in grants

Robbinsville – Graham County Schools Superintendent Angie Knight announced that the district has received a total of $3,378,800 in grant money during the past three months at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting.