Attendees at Saturday's Stecoah 100th Anniversary Celebration gather to re-create the Dedication Day photo that was captured when the former school opened a century ago. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Attendees at Saturday's Stecoah 100th Anniversary Celebration gather to re-create the Dedication Day photo that was captured when the former school opened a century ago. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Stecoah celebrates 100-year anniversary

Stecoah – Nostalgia filled the air both inside and outdoors Saturday, as friends, family and former school employees gathered to celebrate a century of community.
Attendees at Saturday's Stecoah 100th Anniversary Celebration gather to re-create the Dedication Day photo that was captured when the former school opened a century ago. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Attendees at Saturday's Stecoah 100th Anniversary Celebration gather to re-create the Dedication Day photo that was captured when the former school opened a century ago. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Stecoah celebrates 100-year anniversary

Stecoah – Nostalgia filled the air both inside and outdoors Saturday, as friends, family and former...
The Greener Side Dispensary was 1-of-3 local businesses raided as part of "Operation Dirty Laundry: Phase 1" on Nov. 22. All charges related to the case were dismissed last month. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The Greener Side Dispensary was 1-of-3 local businesses raided as part of "Operation Dirty Laundry: Phase 1" on Nov. 22. All charges related to the case were dismissed last month. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

'Operation Dirty Laundry' charges dropped

Robbinsville – The efforts of an 11-month, undercover investigation involving multiple agencies...
The campus of the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center will be bustling with activity Saturday, as the former Stecoah School celebrates its 100th year in existence. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The campus of the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center will be bustling with activity Saturday, as the former Stecoah School celebrates its 100th year in existence. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Centennial celebration

Stecoah – As over 200 members of the surrounding area stood with their eyes focused on the single...
The Greener Side Dispensary was 1-of-3 local businesses raided as part of "Operation Dirty Laundry: Phase 1" on Nov. 22. All charges related to the case were dismissed last month. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The Greener Side Dispensary was 1-of-3 local businesses raided as part of "Operation Dirty Laundry: Phase 1" on Nov. 22. All charges related to the case were dismissed last month. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

'Operation Dirty Laundry' charges dropped

Robbinsville – The efforts of an 11-month, undercover investigation involving multiple agencies...
Low-income families in Graham County can now register for low-cost spay and neuter options at Logan's Run Rescue in Murphy.

Low-income families in Graham County can now register for low-cost spay and neuter options at Logan's Run Rescue in Murphy.

County joins low-cost spay, neuter program

Murphy – A new option to help control the local dog and cat population has just been made available...
Brad Hoxit

Brad Hoxit

Hoxit files appeal

Robbinsville – Exactly two weeks after a judge's order removed Brad Hoxit from office, the former...
Suri Watty celebrates after reaching second base in Robbinsville's second-round playoff rout of River Mill Academy on May 8. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Suri Watty celebrates after reaching second base in Robbinsville's second-round playoff rout of River Mill Academy on May 8. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

One for the road

Robbinsville – If Tuesday's game is any indication, the Lady Knights are well on their way to a...
The Robbinsville Black Knights made history May 14, winning the program's first-ever team state championship.

The Robbinsville Black Knights made history May 14, winning the program's first-ever team state championship.

Knights win 1st team state championship

Greensboro – Between three individual state champions and a plethora of high placements, the...
Robbinsville senior Luke Lovin delivers a pitch during the Black Knights' second-round playoff game Friday at Andrews. Lovin struck out 11 Wildcats across 5 1/3 innings. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Robbinsville senior Luke Lovin delivers a pitch during the Black Knights' second-round playoff game Friday at Andrews. Lovin struck out 11 Wildcats across 5 1/3 innings. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Knights fall in 2nd round

Andrews – Down to their final three outs – and in a five-run hole – the Black Knights displayed the...
Cattle are shown on Hooper Bald in this undated photo. Photo courtesy of Jim McGuire/Contributing Photographer

Cattle are shown on Hooper Bald in this undated photo. Photo courtesy of Jim McGuire/Contributing Photographer

Cowbells once rang out in high country

There was a time many years ago that if you visited our high mountain balds, you would have heard...
Eric Reece

Eric Reece

Sacrifice remembered

On Memorial Day – when we honor those who died while serving in the Armed Forces – upon us, my...
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