RobbinsvilleNC

Settlement reached on town sanitation bill

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Robbinsville – A settlement regarding a sanitation bill in excess of $23,000 has been finalized. At June 17's Graham County Board of Commissioners meeting, county manager Brady Cody presented a May invoice for Robbinsville's past-due amount of $23,914.80.
The Dragon Pit might have a new identity, but the location and menu remain familiar. Former T Dubbs owner Tracy Williams (left) sold the popular barbecue stand to Aaron Bradley in February. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The Dragon Pit might have a new identity, but the location and menu remain familiar. Former T Dubbs owner Tracy Williams (left) sold the popular barbecue stand to Aaron Bradley in February. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Different name, same menu

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Robbinsville – Aaron Bradley had no idea what he was getting into when he spotted something on the side of the road and turned his vehicle around some eight years ago. "God works in different ways," Bradley said. "He's got a path for everybody." Bradley was traveling with his family on U.S.

$25M budget adopted

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Robbinsville – Slight alterations are present in the budget adopted by the Graham County Board of Commissioners on Monday.
Attendees sing a song of praise during June 12’s “Awake America” gathering at the Graham County Courthouse. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Attendees sing a song of praise during June 12’s “Awake America” gathering at the Graham County Courthouse. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Awake, America!

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Awake America Founder Lydia Long speaks during June 12’s event at the Graham County Courthouse. Robbinsville – It began on Sept. 11, 2009: a gathering on the steps of the courthouse in Blue Ridge, Ga.
Naomi Buchanan reaches to pet “Trevor” during June 5’s Wildlife Wonders exhibition at the Graham County Public Library. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Naomi Buchanan reaches to pet “Trevor” during June 5’s Wildlife Wonders exhibition at the Graham County Public Library. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Wonders of nature

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Robbinsville – Children of all ages – along with parents and grandparents – visited the Graham County Library on June 5, to participate in a hands-on presentation of Wild Animals from around the world.  With visitors from the Wildlife Wonders Zoo in Cleveland, Tenn.

County addresses ‘deficiencies’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Robbinsville – At long last, it appears the county has emerged from a treacherous storm and is beginning to tread water. At a continued board of commissioners meeting June 3, senior audit manager TD Hill with Lexington-based RH CPAs, PLLC presented the 2022-23 Graham County audit.
The Robbinsville High School Class of 2025 unwind at the end of Friday’s commencement exercise. Photos by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

The Robbinsville High School Class of 2025 unwind at the end of Friday’s commencement exercise. Photos by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

‘This is just the beginning’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Robbinsville – Equipped with endless optimism and universal support for their peers, another line of graduates participated in the annual commencement exercise Friday.

County eyeing $25M budget

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Robbinsville – A draft of the much-discussed 2025-26 Graham County budget was presented to the board of commissioners at May 20's meeting. The county is targeting a balance of $25,453,201 for the fiscal year, which begins July 1 and continues through June 30.