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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This Day in Star History: June 19, 2025

1 week ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

June 19, 1986* Deven Raines became the first member to be confirmed at the newly-formed Grace Mountainside Episcopal/Lutheran Church. Raines was confirmed by bishop William Weinhauer. Update: Grace Mountainside still conducts combined services to this day. * University of Tennessee guard Tony White appeared at the Smoky Mountain Future Stars Basketball Camp, which was held in Robbinsville.
3rd graders publish field guide

1 week ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

Students from Robin Welker’s third-grade class clamor around a table inside the Graham County Public Library on June 10, to sign copies of their self-produced Graham County Field Guide. Photos by Kevin Hensley/[email protected] from Robin Welker’s third-grade class clamor around a table inside the Graham County Public Library on June 10, to sign copies of their self-produced Graham County Field Guide. Photos by Kevin Hensley/[email protected]
History (almost) complete

1 week ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

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Indiana woman dies in Skyway accident

1 week ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

Cherohala – An Indiana woman died after being involved in a motorcycle accident June 6 on the Cherohala Skyway. According to an accident report from the N.C. Highway Pa... 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: June 12, 2025

2 weeks ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

June 12, 1997* Members of the combined Graham/Swain health department pleaded for a new office. Space was so limited that one unnamed staff member said that babies were being weighed on table tops. Update: A new Graham County Department of Public Health eventually opened off South Main Street in Robbinsville, but is housed off P & J Road in the Tallulah community today.
Taylor named Pitcher of the Year

2 weeks ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

Naomi Taylor rounded out her career at Robbinsville with the distinction of being named Smoky Mountain Conference Pitcher of the Year. The All-Conference team was released at the conclusi... Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Hoke County man sentenced after fleeing traffic stop

2 weeks ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

Robbinsville – A Raeford man will spend at least the next three years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a 2019 incident in Graham County. Mack Dougl... Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
County addresses ‘deficiencies’

2 weeks ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

Robbinsville – At long last, it appears the county has emerged from a treacherous storm and is beginning to tread water. At a continued board of commissioners meeting J... Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
This Day in Star Sports History: June 5, 2025

3 weeks ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

June 5, 1986* The fourth annual Smoky Mountain Future Stars Basketball Camp was set to be held at Robbinsville High School. The camp was hosted as a joint effort by Robbinsville boys coach Don Icenhower and Murphy boys coach Boyd Shields. June 5, 1980* Anyone planning to enjoy the Old Rock Gym during the summer was forced to make alternative plans. Due to the removal of asbestos inside Robbinsville Elementary School, furniture was set to be stored inside the gym throughout the summer.
Air Force Memorial Act re-introduced

3 weeks ago | grahamstar.com | Kevin Hensley

• Legislation re-introduced by U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards would allow a memorial for nine Air Force crew members to be moved from its current location off the Cherohala Skyway to the Stratton Ridge Rest Area. Photos by Kevin Hensley/[email protected] Legislation re-introduced by U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards would allow a memorial for nine Air Force crew members to be moved from its current location off the Cherohala Skyway to the Stratton Ridge Rest Area.