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GRMC announces plans for expanded surgery center

Renovations are on the way at Graham Regional Medical Center. GRMC CEO Shane Kernell outlined a plan to transform the former Women’s Center into the Surgery Center of Graham during a joint meeting with the GRMC Board of Trustees and the hospital’s doctors Dec. 9. The estimated cost is $3.8 million, which Kernell says will be funded without additional taxes or debt.

Chamber, junior high Hot Chocolicious program raises over $8,000 for area nonprofits

Since 2016, the Graham Chamber of Commerce Hot Chocolicious program has raised around $30,000 for area nonprofit organizations. This year was a record fundraising year for the program, with nine area junior high teams from Graham Junior High School and Open Door Christian School Junior High School raising $8,579.47.

Graham Crisis Center looks to new year to expand services

As the year shifts closer to 2022, the Graham Area Crisis Center is looking at what changes in the new year the organization can make to expand their community services. The Graham Area Crisis Center is a nonprofit umbrella organization which contains the area women’s shelter Harry’s House, the Graham Community Food Pantry and the Nifty Thrifty thrift store.

City P&Z board approves permit for shipping container hotel project

The downtown square could see a new development after a special use permit was approved by the City of Graham Planning and Zoning Board for a hotel using outfitted shipping containers. The project was brought before the board Monday by Matt Hughes, who purchased the properties at 509 and 511 Fourth St. from the Graham Industrial Association.