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Phillip Graham of Almond and Destiny Williams of Robbinsville rest on a cemetery bench after their vehicle crashed at Lone Oak Cemetery on Dec. 7. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Phillip Graham of Almond and Destiny Williams of Robbinsville rest on a cemetery bench after their vehicle crashed at Lone Oak Cemetery on Dec. 7. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

2 unhurt when SUV crashes at cemetery

Randy Foster
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Lake Santeetlah – Two people escaped fairly unscathed after their vehicle skidded off the road, crashed through a guard rail and stop sign, ran down an embankment and knocked down gravestones at Lone Oak Cemetery before crashing into a tree.

Michael Ray Driver

News Staff
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Michael Ray Driver, 37 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home on Tuesday Dec. 6, 2022. He was born in Cherokee, N.C., on Aug. 22, 1985. Michael is survived by his loving mother, Lois Chekelelee of Robbinsville, N.C.

Della Campbell

News Staff
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Della Campbell, 93 of the West Fort Hill community of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Macon County, and the daughter of the late Amos and Flossie Mason Grant.

Vacancies upcoming at Robbinsville Town Hall

Randy Foster
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Robbinsville – The town’s elected leaders are now looking to fill two key positions in Town Hall, with Shari Birchfield – the Town of Robbinsville’s interim finance officer and deputy clerk – set to retire in late January 2023. The Board of Aldermen will hold a special called meeting at 10 a.m.
A Graham County deputy is shown stationed outside Robbinsville Elementary School on Dec. 7, after a bomb threat was phoned into the district’s tip line earlier that morning. Graham County Schools were shut down for the day as a safety precaution, with both sheriff’s deputies and state troopers protecting entrances to the schools until the situation was investigated. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

A Graham County deputy is shown stationed outside Robbinsville Elementary School on Dec. 7, after a bomb threat was phoned into the district’s tip line earlier that morning. Graham County Schools were shut down for the day as a safety precaution, with both sheriff’s deputies and state troopers protecting entrances to the schools until the situation was investigated. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Bomb threat a hoax

Randy Foster
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County schools were closed Wednesday, Dec. 7, following a prank bomb threat called into the schools telephone hotline.
Robbinsville Middle School students assigned to the “Amistad” (Red) House gather around the 100-plus cans collected to help combat local hunger. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville Middle School students assigned to the “Amistad” (Red) House gather around the 100-plus cans collected to help combat local hunger. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Friendly competition benefitting local needs

Kevin Hensley
Friday, December 9, 2022
Robbinsville – An innovative idea that is evolving throughout the school year has sparked a bevy of unique ideas on the path to winning a competition.
Despite rainy, chilly weather, Saturday’s Robbinsville Tree Lighting proved to be a successful endeavor. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Despite rainy, chilly weather, Saturday’s Robbinsville Tree Lighting proved to be a successful endeavor. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Holiday glow

Randy Foster
Friday, December 9, 2022
Robbinsville – The county seat kicked off the Christmas season Saturday with a Christmas tree lighting and other events on Main Street in Robbinsville. Dozens of people showed up for the evening event, which included a live Nativity and Christmas music, with snacks and hot chocolate provided.
The Graham County Board of Elections sifts through ballots from the Nov. 8 election Friday, during a requested hand-to-eye recount in the race for the second seat on the Graham County Board of Education. Clockwise from top are board chair Juanita Colvard; board members Beefy Rogers and Teresa Eller; poll workers Tracy Jenkins and Lorna Sellers, who tallied the recount; local election director Teresa Garland; and board members Billy Ditmore and Lowell Crisp. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The Graham County Board of Elections sifts through ballots from the Nov. 8 election Friday, during a requested hand-to-eye recount in the race for the second seat on the Graham County Board of Education. Clockwise from top are board chair Juanita Colvard; board members Beefy Rogers and Teresa Eller; poll workers Tracy Jenkins and Lorna Sellers, who tallied the recount; local election director Teresa Garland; and board members Billy Ditmore and Lowell Crisp. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Dinschel officially wins school board seat

Kevin Hensley
Friday, December 9, 2022
Robbinsville – Almost a month after the general election, all of the local races have been officially decided. Who would fill the second seat on the Graham County Board of Education has been in limbo since Nov.

Daniel W. Rattler

News Staff
Friday, December 2, 2022
Daniel W. Rattler, 87, went to his Heavenly Home on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. A native of Graham County, Daniel was born on April 22, 1935, to the late George Rattler and Hattie Cornsilk Smoker Rattler Smoker.