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This Week in Local History: June 25, 2020

News Staff

Thursday, June 25, 2020

10 years ago * Graham County lost its second commissioner in three weeks. Bruce Snyder became the second commissioner to resign. The GOP Executive committee may choose a replacement commissioner to serve until Dec. 1. * Sign-ups started for county football and cheerleading for the upcoming season.

Timing is everything, as the sun illuminated this U.S. flag at Fontana Dam to create a true “Awe-Inspiring Sight.” Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Trio of 'Star' photos win first place

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Tallulah – The N.C. Press Association formally announced its 2019 awards winners Feb. 27. Three photos that were published in The Graham Star during the contest period of Oct. 1, 2018 and Sept. 30, 2019 – “Awe-Inspiring Sight” (Feature Photography, published Jan.

Hensley named publisher of 'Star'

News Staff

Thursday, January 9, 2020

From staff reports Tallulah – Kevin Hensley became editor of The Graham Star just four months ago, but that was enough to convince Community Newspapers Inc. to give him a promotion. CNI has named Hensley publisher and editor of The Star, effective Jan. 1.