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Robbinsville band director Jameson Stout addresses the audience gathered inside the school’s theater for the May 22, 2017 spring concert. Stout is leaving the Graham County School system after 11 years on the job. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville band director Jameson Stout addresses the audience gathered inside the school’s theater for the May 22, 2017 spring concert. Stout is leaving the Graham County School system after 11 years on the job. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Ending on a high note

Matthew Miller
Friday, June 12, 2020
Eleven years ago, the position of music director at Graham County Schools made the transition from Joseph Earp to a new, fresh-out-of-college director, Jameson Stout.  As a senior in high school, Stout’s band program underwent a director transition.

Jade Jenkins

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Jade Noelle Jenkins was born at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho on April 24. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long.  Jade is the daughter of Frank and Mallory Jenkins of Spring Creek, Nev.
U.S. House of Representatives District 11 Republican candidate Madison Cawthorn and Meredith Maxwell discuss an important topic at Friday’s meet-and-greet outside the Graham County Sheriff’s Office. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

U.S. House of Representatives District 11 Republican candidate Madison Cawthorn and Meredith Maxwell discuss an important topic at Friday’s meet-and-greet outside the Graham County Sheriff’s Office. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

‘My talking points are not just talking points’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Robbinsville – Madison Cawthorn’s mission statement is simple. “I will not forget my constituents,” Cawthorn said to a crowd of about 40 voters gathered outside the Graham County Sheriff’s Office on Friday.  Early voting begins today for the U.S.

Rev. Kevin Brooks

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2020
The Rev. Kevin Brooks, 48 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 22, 2020 at his residence, while surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Bobby and Roma Phillips Brooks of Robbinsville, N.C.

Date set for graduation

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Robbinsville – After much anticipation, the Robbinsville High School Class of 2020 can finally rest easy. Graham County Schools announced Tuesday afternoon that a commencement ceremony is set to be held at Modeal Walsh Memorial (Big Oaks) Stadium on Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m.

Eliza L. Simons

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Eliza (Liz) L. Simons, 92, of Jacksonville, Fla. – formerly of Robbinsville, N.C. and Fairbury, Ill. – passed away at 7:58 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at her residence in Jacksonville, Fla.  She will be buried in Yellow Creek Cemetery in Robbinsville, N.C. Graveside services are pending.

Joining an elite Pack

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Raleigh – After months of anticipation, N.C. State University named 41 students to its 2024-25 class of Park Scholars.