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A short time after this photo was taken, 10-year-old Tucker Bailey suffered a traumatic eye injury and was airlifted to an East Tennessee hospital for immediate surgery. His family provided an inspiring update Tuesday to The Graham Star.

A short time after this photo was taken, 10-year-old Tucker Bailey suffered a traumatic eye injury and was airlifted to an East Tennessee hospital for immediate surgery. His family provided an inspiring update Tuesday to The Graham Star.

10-year-old recovering after eye injury

Kevin Hensley
Friday, October 24, 2025
Snowbird – A 10-year-old reported being able to see Tuesday afternoon, after incurring an accidental eye injury outside his home. Tucker Bailey was hunting alongside his father John on Monday, when he killed a 246-pound bear.

Tensions boil over at town meeting

Kevin Hensley
Friday, October 24, 2025
Robbinsville – Shaun Adams has made no bones about his opposition to what he perceives are procedural violations conducted by the Town of Robbinsville's Board of Aldermen and the municipality's front-office staff.
Popular local duo Julie Nelms and Sonny Reighard headlined Saturday’s Graham Cancer Support Group Music Variety Show. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Popular local duo Julie Nelms and Sonny Reighard headlined Saturday’s Graham Cancer Support Group Music Variety Show. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Music variety show raises $4K for cancer support

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Robbinsville – Though the format was slightly altered, the Graham Cancer Support Group's annual musical fundraiser was still a hit.

Schools close after threat discovered

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Robbinsville – Students across Graham County Schools' district received an unplanned remote-learning day earlier this week, after a threat was found written on a wall inside a restroom at Robbinsville High School.
With members of both the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and Department of Transportation in attendance, the nieces of Thomas B. Whatley – Gwen Kinard, Terry Peacock and Pamela Puglisi (center, from left) stand proudly behind a sign dedicating the bridge over the Cheoah River on Old U.S. 129 in Robbinsville in the fallen patrolman's memory. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

With members of both the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and Department of Transportation in attendance, the nieces of Thomas B. Whatley – Gwen Kinard, Terry Peacock and Pamela Puglisi (center, from left) stand proudly behind a sign dedicating the bridge over the Cheoah River on Old U.S. 129 in Robbinsville in the fallen patrolman's memory. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Bridge named in trooper's honor

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Robbinsville – Almost 78 years after a member of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol was killed in the line of duty, he has received a localized memorial that will remind daily commuters of his sacrifice.

Town correcting billing issues

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Robbinsville – A recent change in water meters has thrown the Town of Robbinsville's billing system into disarray. However, the town informed The Graham Star that the problem is being resolved on a per-case basis – whether discovered by office staff or a customer.
Robbinsville High School teacher Crystal White has been named the Grand Marshal of this year's Homecoming Parade. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Robbinsville High School teacher Crystal White has been named the Grand Marshal of this year's Homecoming Parade. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Coming full circle

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Robbinsville – In 1991, she was crowned Miss Black Knight.  At the time, Crystal Medlin had no idea the impact Robbinsville High School would continue to have on her life.  Now Crystal White, the beloved math teacher has been selected as the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Homecoming Parade.

Nunez pleads guilty for murder of 7-month-old

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Robbinsville – Over 3 ½ years after his arrest, a local man pleaded guilty last week to second-degree murder and felony child abuse in Graham County Superior Court. Corbin Lee Nunez, 25, entered his pleas Sept.

New county health director announced

Kevin Hensley
Friday, September 19, 2025
Robbinsville – A familiar face has been named the new Graham County Public Health Director. Angie Knight will step into the role Monday, after being hired by a committee. She was formally introduced as the new director at Tuesday's board of commissioners meeting.