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A memorial – with names of those lost engraved into the stone – was placed on private land about six miles east of the 1982 crash site of a U.S. Air Force C-141B cargo jet. A new bill would have the memorial closer to the site of the crash, which is off the Cherohala Skyway. Photo courtesy of Randy Foster/Community Newspapers, Inc.

A memorial – with names of those lost engraved into the stone – was placed on private land about six miles east of the 1982 crash site of a U.S. Air Force C-141B cargo jet. A new bill would have the memorial closer to the site of the crash, which is off the Cherohala Skyway. Photo courtesy of Randy Foster/Community Newspapers, Inc.

Bill would move memorial

Ruby Annas
Thursday, November 30, 2023
U.S Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-Hendersonville) recently introduced a bill to the House of Representatives to relocate a memorial to the Cherohala Skyway in Graham County, to honor the nine Air Force crew members who lost their lives in the Amore 66 plane crash.

Cawthorn against violence at capitol

Charlie Benton
Monday, January 18, 2021
Washington – North Carolina 11th District Congressman Madison Cawthorn has released a statement condemning those who participated in the uprising at the U.S. Capitol Building on Wednesday, Jan. 6.

Cawthorn wins Republican primary

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Madison Cawthorn’s bid for the U.S. House of Representatives, District 11 seat received an overwhelming nod of approval from Republicans on Tuesday night. The Henderson County resident earned a resounding victory over Haywood County’s Lynda Bennett, amassing 30,444 votes (65.
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.