Abduction victim found at Fontana
Kevin Hensley
Fontana Dam – A pair of Graham County Sheriff’s Office detectives thankfully needed just 24 hours this week to solve an alleged kidnapping case.
Thursday, April 6, 2023
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Fontana council back to full strength
Kevin Hensley
Fontana Dam – It has became a light-hearted question around the small resort town: why the constant turnover on the Fontana Dam council?
The question answers itself – it’s literally a one-horse town, with Fontana Village Resort and Marina being the only business within its limits. Residents are 99.
Friday, February 24, 2023
Council members swap out at Fontana
Kevin Hensley
Fontana Dam – In a span of two minutes, the revolving door of Fontana Dam council members reappeared.
Rachael Wachacha was sworn in as the council’s newest member during the latter part of the Sept. 21 town meeting, before Luis Geraldo vacated his seat when the next agenda item was reached.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Water leaks dominate Fontana meeting
Kevin Hensley
Fontana Dam – There is a recurring theme at each meeting of the town council: water leaks.
Thursday, September 1, 2022
The county’s 150th anniversary celebration officially began Friday at Fontana Dam. The Gunter Cabin was opened for public exploration throughout the evening. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
Celebration wraps up Saturday
Randy Foster
Robbinsville – Graham County turned 150 in January, and the county kicked off celebrations with observance events in Fontana Village and Stecoah last weekend, with the main event — a two-day celebration in Robbinsville — kicking off Friday evening and continues throughout the day on Saturday.
Thursday, August 18, 2022
County celebrates 150th birthday … and you’re invited
Randy Foster
Graham County’s 150th anniversary celebration events kick off this weekend in Fontana Dam and Stecoah, with two days of celebration in Robbinsville the following weekend.
Here’s what’s on tap:
Friday, Aug. 12: Fontana Village Resort, Town of Fontana Dam, N.C.
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Dave Crouch of Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada, drove for three days to make it to Fontana Village in his 2011 Miata. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com
Alotta Miata!
Randy Foster
Fontana Dam – Undeterred by waves of heavy rain and a power outage spread over several days, Mazda Miata enthusiasts converged on Graham County for an annual four-day weekend of thrilling drives, camaraderie and opportunities to buy parts for their fiercely-loved, compact sports cars.
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Graham County 150th events announced
Randy Foster
Robbinsville – A homespun 150th anniversary celebration of one of North Carolina’s most unspoiled and remote counties is taking form.
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Another Fontana council member resigns; 4th in two years
Randy Foster
Fontana Dam – Town of Fontana Dam officials are searching for a replacement for Town Councilman Brandon Jones, who resigned in June after serving just a few months on the board.
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Cornelia Paula Heusel Sutter
News Staff
Cornelia (Connie) Paula Heusel Sutter, 74, passed away on June 22, 2022 at her home, after a courageous second battle with cancer.
Born in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 3, 1947, Connie spent her younger years in the Virginia Beach area, followed by some time in Vicksburg, Miss.
Thursday, July 14, 2022