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Vivian Griggs Surber

Vivian Griggs Surber, 80 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Juanita Hayes Griggs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Janice Griggs. Vivian was born in Alcoa, Tenn.

Bison EV announcement ‘premature’

Robbinsville – An announcement by Mayor Shaun Adams earlier this month that a company that retrofits electric vehicles will be opening a manufacturing plant in Robbinsville “was premature,” the company’s chief executive told The Graham Star.

Anna Mae Anderson Hall

Anna Mae Anderson Hall, 87 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, surrounded by her children at her home. A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of the late Frank Edmond and Lula Matheson Anderson.

George Washington Medlin

George Washington Medlin of Robbinsville, N.C., went to live in eternity with Christ, his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 9, 2022. He was born in Graham County’s Stecoah community; the first-born son of John Andy Medlin and Clercy Elizabeth Medlin’s eight children.

Local lawyer fills vacancy on board

Robbinsville – The Robbinsville Tourism Authority has welcomed Brady Cody, a Robbinsville lawyer, as its newest board member. “I think it’s a good thing. I think we’re going to make things happen,” said Debbie Beasley, town alderman, chairman of the RTA board, and interim RTA director.

Lester Stewart

Lester Stewart, 89 of the Anderson Creek community of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Saturday, April 30, 2022, at his residence. He was a native of Graham County, and the son of the late Tillman and Lenora Cook Stewart.
Bison EV – an Old Fort-based company – will bring a manufacturing facility to the former Stanley Furniture and Oak Valley Hardwood plant, ending a 3-year stint in which the sprawling building has sat dormant. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Bison EV – an Old Fort-based company – will bring a manufacturing facility to the former Stanley Furniture and Oak Valley Hardwood plant, ending a 3-year stint in which the sprawling building has sat dormant. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Bison EV in Robbinsville

Robbinsville – Bison EV, a company that converts fuel-burning buses and trucks into electric vehicles, is moving a manufacturing facility into the old Stanley Furniture Company plant in Robbinsville – which could bring hundreds of jobs to the economically disadvantaged county, Robbinsville Mayor...

Nunez enters ‘not guilty’ plea

Robbinsville – A Robbinsville man accused in the February death of his 8-month-old daughter pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in Graham County Superior Court on May 4. Corbin Nunez – 22 and a resident of the Five Points community – was arrested on Feb.

Ronald “Toby” Key

Ronald “Toby” Key, 71 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Thursday, April 28, 2022, at his residence. He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Edna Mae Key Woods.