RobbinsvilleNC

Town of Robbinsville avoids costly sewer repair

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Robbinsville – A non-functioning sewer jet is back in action for the town. As part of the May 6 Robbinsville Board of Alderman teleconference, Mayor Steve Hooper informed everyone that while the sewer jet has been repaired and is working once again, a $1,672.

Erma Nichols Hallyburton

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Erma Nichols Hallyburton passed away Monday, April 20 at the Jesse Helms long term care facility in Monroe, N.C. at the age of 104.  Born in Robbinsville, N.C. in 1916, her father was Harrison Nichols and her mother Faye Jones.

Downtown revitalization not too far away

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Robbinsville – Plans to revamp downtown were discussed in the most recent town meeting, which was held via teleconference April 22. Local resident John Colwell – who also works with REVVED UP – was sent by the town to the 40th N.C. Main Street Conference in New Bern from March 10-12.
Robbinsville High School sat primped and primed for the hopeful return of students, but Friday’s statewide cancellation of the school year dashed the optimism. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville High School sat primped and primed for the hopeful return of students, but Friday’s statewide cancellation of the school year dashed the optimism. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

School's out

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Robbinsville – The worst fears of faculty and students alike were confirmed Friday, when Gov. Roy Cooper announced the statewide cancellation of the remaining 2019-20 school year. Students were originally set to return to K-12 schools Friday, May 15, which would have ended a two-month closure.
Robbinsville Pharmacy is one of several businesses in Graham County that has stayed opened throughout the COVID-19, making sure customers can still obtain essential products. Pictured from back is Robbinsville Pharmacy owner Mike Spinn, Wendy Millsaps, Chessney Flowers and Grace Millsaps. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville Pharmacy is one of several businesses in Graham County that has stayed opened throughout the COVID-19, making sure customers can still obtain essential products. Pictured from back is Robbinsville Pharmacy owner Mike Spinn, Wendy Millsaps, Chessney Flowers and Grace Millsaps. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Truly essential

Matthew Miller
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, millions of people worldwide are staying isolated to keep themselves and others safe.  However, some employees are considered essential and must still go to work every day.