RobbinsvilleNC

Graham County Schools to ask for bigger contribution

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Robbinsville – Earlier this year, an auditor advised that Graham County School District has been operating “paycheck to paycheck” and needed an additional $100,000 a year contribution from the county to maintain basic operations. It turns out that estimate was optimistic.
A range of people including representatives from the logging industry, environmental groups, and local government listen to U.S. Forest Service officials describe the Crossover Project near the Graham-Cherokee county line on April 22. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

A range of people including representatives from the logging industry, environmental groups, and local government listen to U.S. Forest Service officials describe the Crossover Project near the Graham-Cherokee county line on April 22. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Forest Service hosts Crossover Project tour

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Topton – There is a weathered wooden sign on a rutted turnout off U.S. Highway 129 southeast of Robbinsville that tells part of a story. “Timber for tomorrow,” the sign reads. “A low quality stand of timber was logged from this area in 1977.

Joel Crisp

News Staff
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Joel Harvey Crisp, 24 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022, at his residence. He was a native of Graham County, and the son of Tony and Donna Carver Crisp, and the grandson of Lorna Carver Sellers.

Naomi Birchfield

News Staff
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Naomi Birchfield, 91 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Graham Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Graham County, and the daughter of the late William O. and Ethel Millsaps Lane.
An Illinois man was killed when his motorcycle collided with this SUV in Robbinsville around 8:21 p.m. April 20.

An Illinois man was killed when his motorcycle collided with this SUV in Robbinsville around 8:21 p.m. April 20.

Illinois man killed after motorcycle/SUV collision

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Robbinsville – An Illinois man was killed April 20 evening in Robbinsville, when his motorcycle collided with an SUV. The N.C. Highway Patrol identified the man as Nicholas A. Ralph, a 41-year-old resident of Lindenhurst, Ill. The driver of the SUV was Starla D. Powell of Robbinsville.

Robbinsville home business finalist in national competition

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Robbinsville – Wendy Upright of Robbinsville makes and sells tote bags, zipper pouches and baby blankets with a hidden message – the linings display Bible verses and music lyrics intended to “encourage, motivate and inspire.” Her business is a grassroots operation.

Infrastructure law could have county benefits

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Robbinsville – The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will invest billions of dollars in rural communities across the country to work toward delivering affordable, high-speed internet, safe roads and bridges, modern wastewater systems, clean drinking water, reliable and affordable electricity, and good...

Board seeks ways to save Cable Cove Campground

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Fontana Dam – Members of the Graham County Travel & Tourism board discussed ways to rescue Cable Cove Campground from closure. The U.S. Forest Service won’t reopen the 26-space campground, but a nearby boat ramp will remain open.
David Hall, who lives in the house on the left, and Mike and Katlyn Eddings, who live across Atoah Street in the house on the right, are in an ongoing dispute over the Eddings’ dog. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

David Hall, who lives in the house on the left, and Mike and Katlyn Eddings, who live across Atoah Street in the house on the right, are in an ongoing dispute over the Eddings’ dog. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Neighbors at odds over barking dog

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Robbinsville – Neighbors on Atoah Street – at odds over a barking dog – have brought the Graham County Sheriff’s Office into the dispute, with homeowners exchanging accusations and the sheriff accused of abusive behavior.