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Jennifer O'Dell, Gracie Webster, Regina Webster and Dickey Webster (from left) with Sweetgum Baptist Church sing at a recent Celebrate Recovery meeting. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Jennifer O'Dell, Gracie Webster, Regina Webster and Dickey Webster (from left) with Sweetgum Baptist Church sing at a recent Celebrate Recovery meeting. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Let's Celebrate Recovery

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Sweetgum – In 1991, John Baker and his wife shared a vision given to John by God for a new Christ-centered ministry where people could find freedom from their hurts, hang-ups and habits.  The first night of meeting, 43 people attended and Celebrate Recovery was born.

Fire and rescue squad receives $29K grant

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Raleigh – Graham County Fire and Rescue was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $28,694.67 from the office of the state fire marshal.  State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor said in a May 15 press release that the grant was through the 2025 Volunteer Fire Grant Fund.
The Graham County Farmers Market has successfully launched a youth entrepreneurship program, which has given local teenagers the opportunity to learn all the steps involved in running a business. Visitors to the weekly market can find booths such as Joshy Kamps' "Wunder Kinds." Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

The Graham County Farmers Market has successfully launched a youth entrepreneurship program, which has given local teenagers the opportunity to learn all the steps involved in running a business. Visitors to the weekly market can find booths such as Joshy Kamps' "Wunder Kinds." Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Teenagers turn a vision into a successful creation

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Robbinsville – Each Saturday, locals from the county and surrounding area set up to market their baked goods, produce and crafts to members of the community.
Board of Education Chair Rodney Nelson (left) and Commission Chair Meggan Smith were all smiles while signing a contract Tuesday, which allows the county to purchase school-owned land to build a justice center. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Board of Education Chair Rodney Nelson (left) and Commission Chair Meggan Smith were all smiles while signing a contract Tuesday, which allows the county to purchase school-owned land to build a justice center. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

County, schools reach land deal for justice center

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Robbinsville – If it feels like deja vu, that’s because it is.

Local teacher receives state biology award

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Robbinsville – Ben Davis has been named the Outstanding Biology Teacher of the Year for North Carolina by the National Association of Biology Teachers.  An instructor at Robbinsville High School, Davis joins an elite group of teachers from each of the 50 states, plus Washington D.C.
County officials voted Friday to temporarily close the booking office at the Graham County Detention Center, in order to eradicate lead-based paint inside the facility. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

County officials voted Friday to temporarily close the booking office at the Graham County Detention Center, in order to eradicate lead-based paint inside the facility. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Portion of jail to close for repair

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Robbinsville – Though it remains unclear exactly when efforts will begin, the Graham County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Friday to move those employed inside the detention center to a different location inside the courthouse while crews work to remediate lead-based paint in the...

Municipal races finalized

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 24, 2025
A total of 20 local residents threw their names in the hat for the 2025 municipal elections.  The filing period closed at noon Friday, with the following candidates emerging as contenders for the Nov. 4 ballot.

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.