The Graham Star

The Graham Star is a weekly publication located in Robbinsville, North Carolina, focusing on news and events in Graham County. The editor, James Budd, was honored with the North Carolina Press Association award for Serious Columns in 2007. Additionally, Zelerie Rose won the award for Sports Columns in 2003.

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County eyeing $25M budget

1 week ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

Robbinsville – A draft of the much-discussed 2025-26 Graham County budget was presented to the board of commissioners at May 20's meeting. The county is targeting a bal... Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
This Day in Star History: May 29, 2025

1 week ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

May 29, 1986* Georgia resident Lucious Taylor Collins, 38, died after being shot during a domestic dispute at a Tallulah residence. He was transported to Mountain Park Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead due to a single gunshot wound to the chest. No charges had been filed at The Star's press time. * Graham County Schools Bus Driver Marvin Lail was presented with the 1985-86 Tracy Lea Calhoun Safety Award by Veach-Wilson Oil Company, Robbinsville's Warner Deyton.
Woman killed in crash

1 week ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

Fontana Dam – A Texas woman passed away from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash near the Graham/Swain County line May 20. According to an incident report prov... Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
The Graham Star, Robbinsville, North Carolina

1 week ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

Robbinsville – It’s rare that a coach comes out of retirement on a fourth occasion – and with an undefeated streak on the line, no less. Granted, Tommy Johnson... Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Elite athletes recognized at R-Club banquet

1 week ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

Claire Barlow and Bryce Adams were named Robbinsville High School’s respective female and male Most Valuable athletes at May 15 R-Club Banquet. Photo by Kevin Hensley/[email protected] Barlow and Bryce Adams were named Robbinsville High School’s respective female and male Most Valuable athletes at May 15 R-Club Banquet. Photo by Kevin Hensley/[email protected]
‘This is just the beginning’

1 week ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

• The Robbinsville High School Class of 2025 unwind at the end of Friday’s commencement exercise. Photos by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star The Robbinsville High School Class of 2025 unwind at the end of Friday’s commencement exercise. Photos by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star• Speeches delivered at Friday’s graduation by several members of the Class of 2025 included valedictorian Anna Wehr.
Relaying new records

2 weeks ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

• Austin Bohn, Colton McCoy and Nathan Frederick greet Cameron Allison moments after Robbinsville's 4x400 relay team clinched third place at Friday's state meet. Photo by Kevin Hensley/[email protected] Austin Bohn, Colton McCoy and Nathan Frederick greet Cameron Allison moments after Robbinsville's 4x400 relay team clinched third place at Friday's state meet.
Tipton found guilty on possession charges

2 weeks ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

Robbinsville – A local man was convicted Friday on three felonies, related to drug possession and violation of a domestic-violence protection order. Keith Mark Tipton, ... Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Azalea photo contest underway

2 weeks ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

Tallulah – For the third consecutive year, The Graham Star has paired with Graham County Travel & Tourism to sponsor an Azalea Photo Contest. Simply snap a photo of the county's native flower and submit to [email protected]. Only digital photos will be accepted (limit one per entry). The contest opens today and ends Friday, June 13. Photos must be taken in 2025.
8 headed to state

3 weeks ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

* State meet previewColumbus – Though no regional champions from Robbinsville were crowned at Friday's meet, the Black Knights stamped eight tickets to the state championship. Six boys and two girls from Graham County will vie for a gold medal at North Carolina A&T University's Aggie Stadium on Friday, May 16. The meet begins at 9:30 a.m.; live results can be found on The Graham Star's Facebook page, as well as @KevinHensleyCNI on X.