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The Trinity Church Wall Street rings the Bell of Hope at St. Paul’s Chapel each year to remember those who were killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

The Trinity Church Wall Street rings the Bell of Hope at St. Paul’s Chapel each year to remember those who were killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

‘Where were you when the world stopped turning?’

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, September 14, 2023
It’s one of those “when Kennedy was assassinated” or “when you found out Elvis died” memories that everyone can relate to if you were alive at the time. Sept. 11, 2001, will forever be embedded in the hearts and minds of every American citizen.
Lynn Deeden (left) and Victoria Baker – representing the Daughters of the American Revolution – oversee Robbinsville Mayor Shaun Adams’ signing of the annual Constitutional Week Proclamation at Tuesday’s board of aldermen meeting. This year, the recognition will run from Sunday, Sept. 17 – Saturday, Sept. 23. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lynn Deeden (left) and Victoria Baker – representing the Daughters of the American Revolution – oversee Robbinsville Mayor Shaun Adams’ signing of the annual Constitutional Week Proclamation at Tuesday’s board of aldermen meeting. This year, the recognition will run from Sunday, Sept. 17 – Saturday, Sept. 23. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Back to the drawing board

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Robbinsville – After over two hours in closed session, recently-hired town attorney Leo Phillips opened the doors to the mayor’s office at Robbinsville Town Hall, inviting those still lingering in the lobby inside for what promised to be a long-anticipated announcement.
A model of a C-141B cargo jet sits on a pedestal amid roses and U.S. flags distributed to surviving family members of the crew of nine Air Force servicemen killed in a crash on Aug. 31, 1982, at a memorial service held on the 40-year anniversary of the tragedy. Coverage of the service received a second-place award at the state level. Photo by Randy Foster/Community Newspapers, Inc.

A model of a C-141B cargo jet sits on a pedestal amid roses and U.S. flags distributed to surviving family members of the crew of nine Air Force servicemen killed in a crash on Aug. 31, 1982, at a memorial service held on the 40-year anniversary of the tragedy. Coverage of the service received a second-place award at the state level. Photo by Randy Foster/Community Newspapers, Inc.

Star wins 11 awards from N.C. Press Association

News Staff
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Tallulah – Since 1955, The Graham Star has proudly served as your award-winning source for all things Graham County, N.C. This year, the N.C.
This image began circulating online late-Monday evening, showing the remnants of a local student’s Chromebook after it caught fire inside the child’s backpack. No one was injured in the incident; Graham County Schools is investigating.

This image began circulating online late-Monday evening, showing the remnants of a local student’s Chromebook after it caught fire inside the child’s backpack. No one was injured in the incident; Graham County Schools is investigating.

Chromebook fire called ‘isolated’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 31, 2023
It was supposed to be a typical drive home after a pair of Robbinsville Elementary School students were picked up by their grandmother Monday. Midway through the commute, words that terrified Virginia Banks came from the backseat. “The car’s on fire, the car’s on fire!
Paramedic Jay Chastain, EMT Jon Marsh and Graham County EMS Captain/Paramedic Leon Allen (from left) stand with several recent purchases the county has made to better serve first responders when called into service. In totality, the items pictured are worth over $80,000. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Paramedic Jay Chastain, EMT Jon Marsh and Graham County EMS Captain/Paramedic Leon Allen (from left) stand with several recent purchases the county has made to better serve first responders when called into service. In totality, the items pictured are worth over $80,000. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

24 hours of bravery

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 31, 2023
* Editor’s note: Graham County EMS Director Brian Stevens proposed a day of shadowing with those who work to save lives on a daily basis. This is a first-hand account from spending over half of a 24-hour shift with a rotation.
Appalachian Mountain Community Health Center’s Hannah Anderson has not stopped beaming with pride about the clinic’s new x-ray machine, which arrived earlier this month. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Appalachian Mountain Community Health Center’s Hannah Anderson has not stopped beaming with pride about the clinic’s new x-ray machine, which arrived earlier this month. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Seeing the crisis through a different lens

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Tallulah – It was time to hit the “update” button on the machine. In a manner of speaking.
Prior to Friday’s season opener against East Surry, the Robbinsville Black Knights filed through a line to personally thank local contractors and officials that helped complete the renovation of the home-seating area at Big Oaks Stadium in just 49 days. Players pictured are Daegan Bird, Darion Ledbetter, Tillman Adams and Cuttler Adams (from left). Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Prior to Friday’s season opener against East Surry, the Robbinsville Black Knights filed through a line to personally thank local contractors and officials that helped complete the renovation of the home-seating area at Big Oaks Stadium in just 49 days. Players pictured are Daegan Bird, Darion Ledbetter, Tillman Adams and Cuttler Adams (from left). Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

If you build it, they will come

Kevin Hensley
Friday, August 25, 2023
Robbinsville – The first efforts began at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, June 29, just two hours after a pair of local boards agreed to the idea. By 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug.
Just 5 ½ months after Dr. David Booth took over as the lessee for Graham County Urgent Care & Family Practice, murmurs began to spread about a possible closure. The rumors were confirmed by local officials Aug. 17. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Just 5 ½ months after Dr. David Booth took over as the lessee for Graham County Urgent Care & Family Practice, murmurs began to spread about a possible closure. The rumors were confirmed by local officials Aug. 17. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Urgent care closing

Kevin Hensley
Friday, August 25, 2023
Robbinsville – For the second time in 2023, the doors to urgent care will be locked. This time, the closure will last a bit longer – but Graham County has assured the pause is only temporary. In an official letter released by the Graham County Board of Commissioners on Aug.
Structural issues has given Robbinsville First Baptist Church reason to remove “The Hut” from the property. However, the announcement drew a bevy of criticism. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Structural issues has given Robbinsville First Baptist Church reason to remove “The Hut” from the property. However, the announcement drew a bevy of criticism. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

First Baptist Church seeks to remove ‘The Hut’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 17, 2023
* Elders explain decision in public letter, page 4 Robbinsville – While the renovations at Big Oaks Stadium this summer led to a spirited debate about where priorities should lie, another location not a ½-mile away has been subjected to the same division.
Though it may appear from this photo that plenty of food is in stock for free distribution at the Five Points Center, there can never be enough for those in need. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Though it may appear from this photo that plenty of food is in stock for free distribution at the Five Points Center, there can never be enough for those in need. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Help is a one-stop shop

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, August 10, 2023
West Fort Hill – Life in a small town is – to many of us – a blessing. But at times, it can be a challenge financially, physically and emotionally. Some of us are blessed with family, neighbors and our local church, or maybe all three.