''The Graham Star'' is a weekly

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based in

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covering

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. The newspaper was founded in 1955 and is distributed each Thursday. The ''Star'' is owned by

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'' in

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, the ''

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'' in Hayesville, and the ''

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'' in

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, amongst other publications in the southeastern United States. Accessed January 16, 2024. The ''Stars staff consists of Kevin Hensley, editor; Ruby Annas, reporter; Debbie Dills, advertising; and Diane West, office manager.

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