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District Attorney Ashley Welch (right) questions North Carolina Department of Insurance Special Agent Jasmine Hanline (left, in witness box) during Tuesday's session of a hearing regarding the removal of Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit from office. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

District Attorney Ashley Welch (right) questions North Carolina Department of Insurance Special Agent Jasmine Hanline (left, in witness box) during Tuesday's session of a hearing regarding the removal of Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit from office. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Sheriff removal hearing begins

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Robbinsville – Tuesday marked the beginning of what is estimated to be a four-day hearing regarding the permanent removal of suspended Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit from office.

1st glimpse at justice center on the horizon

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Robbinsville – After securing the property to construct a long-needed justice center, there has not been a lot of news concerning the status of the facility.  That changed at the outset of Graham County Manager Brady Cody's report Tuesday, given during the board of commissioners meeting.
A group of attendees listen intently to a presentation at March 12's Graham County Business Roundtable. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

A group of attendees listen intently to a presentation at March 12's Graham County Business Roundtable. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

'Roundtable' brings local, regional leaders together

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Robbinsville – Playmakers from across the westernmost region of North Carolina braved a wintry mix to converge inside the Graham County Community Building on March 12, for an event branded as the "Graham County Business Roundtable.
A project to replace aging water lines along this section of Atoah Street is set to begin next month. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

A project to replace aging water lines along this section of Atoah Street is set to begin next month. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Plans revealed for Atoah Street pipe replacement

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Robbinsville – Around 1,600 feet of water lines will be replaced along Atoah Street next month.

School system addresses bomb threats

Kevin Hensley
Monday, March 9, 2026
Robbinsville – Two separate, recent bomb threats at county schools were swiftly addressed over a six-day period. According to a press release from Graham County Schools, around 8:30 a.m., Feb.

Commissioner candidates discuss platforms

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
* Conclusion of a 2-part report Robbinsville – The Graham Star’s Republican Primary Candidate Forum on Feb. 7 served as a vehicle to best introduce voters to the individuals who are on the March ballot for the local commissioner and sheriff races.
Newly-appointed Graham County Sheriff Russell Moody (left) is administered the oath of office by Graham County Clerk of Court Tammy Holloway on Tuesday. Moody was selected Monday by the Graham County Board of Commissioners to temporarily fill the vacancy left by the suspension of Brad Hoxit on Jan. 29. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Newly-appointed Graham County Sheriff Russell Moody (left) is administered the oath of office by Graham County Clerk of Court Tammy Holloway on Tuesday. Moody was selected Monday by the Graham County Board of Commissioners to temporarily fill the vacancy left by the suspension of Brad Hoxit on Jan. 29. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Moody appointed sheriff

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Robbinsville – What started as a continued meeting to swear in a temporary sheriff ended with the chief deputy being led from the Graham County Community Building. Exercising its right under North Carolina General Statute 162-5.
Local and regional officials explore the progress made inside EcoKing Solutions' renovated facility off Snowbird Road on Feb. 12. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Local and regional officials explore the progress made inside EcoKing Solutions' renovated facility off Snowbird Road on Feb. 12. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

EcoKing planning May production launch

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Robbinsville – Looks can be deceiving.
Though still in the planning stages, this is an early overview of the Robbinsville Greenway – which would connect Robbinsville Middle/High School off Sweetwater Road with the Stanley Ball Field off Snowbird Road.

Though still in the planning stages, this is an early overview of the Robbinsville Greenway – which would connect Robbinsville Middle/High School off Sweetwater Road with the Stanley Ball Field off Snowbird Road.

Greenway plans begins to emerge

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Robbinsville – After years of discussion and planning, it appears that a tranquil, outdoor connection between Robbinsville Middle/High School and the Stanley Ball Field may finally come to life.