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The final existence of Smoky Mountain Urgent Care in Graham County was recently erased, as a lawsuit between the county and the facility’s owner has been dismissed. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The final existence of Smoky Mountain Urgent Care in Graham County was recently erased, as a lawsuit between the county and the facility’s owner has been dismissed. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Urgent care lawsuit dismissed

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Robbinsville – It’s over. With a favorable outcome looking dim for the defendant, Dr. David Castor – director of Bryson City-based Smoky Mountain Urgent Care – moved to have a longstanding lawsuit between himself and Graham County dismissed on April 4.
U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards (right) meets with a pair of constituents during his “Carolina Cruiser” visit to Robbinsville on April 12. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards (right) meets with a pair of constituents during his “Carolina Cruiser” visit to Robbinsville on April 12. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Cruisin’ for information

Kevin Hensley
Friday, April 21, 2023
Robbinsville – Around 15 constituents turned out for U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards’ mobile unit visit to Robbinsville on April 12. Edwards and his traveling cabinet of four set up shop in the corner of the Ingles parking lot, right at the busy intersection of N.C. 143 (Sweetwater Road) and U.S.
After 24 years of service, Wilma Carver Aiken clocked out at the Robbinsville Post Office for the last time Monday. A member of her family has worked the same route in Graham County since the 1940s. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

After 24 years of service, Wilma Carver Aiken clocked out at the Robbinsville Post Office for the last time Monday. A member of her family has worked the same route in Graham County since the 1940s. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail …

Kevin Hensley
Friday, April 21, 2023
Robbinsville – Wilma Carver Aiken could not help but smile when the cake was unveiled. “I don’t know how they did it, but this is my favorite picture,” Aiken said of the photo, which had the words “Happy retirement Wilma! We’re cheering you on!” above the memory.

Sleeping ordinance still unsettled

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Robbinsville – From the outside looking in, the old Robbinsville Town Hall and a loitering ordinance might not seem to have that much in common. That will change at 5:30 p.m.
Under the direction of Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit, Robbinsville High School junior Bruce Helms drives through a makeshift obstacle course adjacent to the institution’s track April 5. The demonstration was made possible with help from the STAND T.A.L.L. organization. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Under the direction of Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit, Robbinsville High School junior Bruce Helms drives through a makeshift obstacle course adjacent to the institution’s track April 5. The demonstration was made possible with help from the STAND T.A.L.L. organization. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Who you gonna call? Drunk Busters!

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Robbinsville – On a picture-perfect day, local high school students learned what can happen when you make an imperfect choice. An idea sparked by Lt.
Dixie Leonard bites into the deliciousness of a sample provided to those who attended the Bunny Hop Tasting Event that was held as part of Robbinsville High School’s SpringFest on Saturday. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Dixie Leonard bites into the deliciousness of a sample provided to those who attended the Bunny Hop Tasting Event that was held as part of Robbinsville High School’s SpringFest on Saturday. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

But first: chocolate

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Robbinsville – Picture this: you stroll into the Robbinsville High School Commons Area. Vendors warmly greet you, with arts, crafts and candy for sale as far as the eye can see. The Easter Bunny sits to your left, waving and waiting for the pre-requisite photo op.
Vietnam War veteran Lamar Crisp (left) and American Legion Post 182 Commander Harold Phillips unveil the sign for Veterans Memorial Hill, which will share the same path as East Main Street in Robbinsville. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Vietnam War veteran Lamar Crisp (left) and American Legion Post 182 Commander Harold Phillips unveil the sign for Veterans Memorial Hill, which will share the same path as East Main Street in Robbinsville. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

‘We all take pride in our country’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Robbinsville – Over 120 veterans, government officials and residents alike said little about the cramped nature of March 29’s Veterans Memorial Hill dedication ceremony.

Hiker injured on Yellow Creek Falls

Marshall McClung
Friday, March 31, 2023
Tapoco – The Graham County 911 Center received a call around 1:25 p.m. Saturday that a 65-year-old male had fallen off the Yellow Creek Falls Trail, located off U.S. 129 North. The caller also advised that the man would need to be carried out.

Elementary school fire causes evacuation

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 31, 2023
Robbinsville – In a matter of 30 minutes Tuesday, a small electrical fire was both discovered and extinguished inside Robbinsville Elementary School. Graham County EMS received a call around 11:30 a.m. about the fire.