Sept. 26, 2013
* AAA Carolinas once again named Graham County as the most dangerous in the state for motorcycle accidents. Graham County topped the list for the most collisions, injures and fatalities of motorcycles accidents in the past three years. The Cherohala Skyway had the most accidents, according to the report.
* The Robbinsville Black Knights overcame some early mistakes and beat North Henderson, 29-21. The shaky start to the game included a fumble on the first-yard line and several dropped passes. The Knights held North Henderson to 26 yards in the second half, including negative yardage in the fourth quarter.
Sept. 26, 2002
* A Robbinsville man, 34-year-old Lamar Rogers, was arrested after a woman reported being physically and sexually assaulted. Rogers was charged with assault on a female and second-degree rape, according to arrest reports and a statement released by the Graham County Sheriff’s Office. Rogers also pled guilty to assaulting a female in 1992.
* The Black Knights defeated the Cherokee Braves on the road, 35-14. Faced with a field that was already soaked, playing conditions deteriorated rapidly as more rain fell. Cherokee gained an early 7-0 lead over Robbinsville, scoring within minutes of the opening play. Knights quarterback Dusty Anderson responded immediately, as he connected with Ty Gibbs midway through the second quarter for a 22-yard touchdown to establish a rhythm.
Sept. 26, 1991
* In an emergency meeting, the Town of Robbinsville Board of Aldermen voted to disband the municipality’s three-man police force one week earlier than planned. Vandalism to city police cars and personal threats to alderwoman Claudine Cody was cited the cause of the move. New tires, two batteries, an air conditioner compressor and some other items were vandalized, according to Cody and alderman Eugene Rose. The board was leaving it up to the sheriff to pursue charges regarding the theft on the cars.
* Robbinsville prevailed over the Red Devils of Maynard, Tenn., 34-0, under the Big Oaks. The scoring began with an impressive 68-yard run by Travis McCracken, followed by the extra point by Phillip Wachacha. The defense held tight, allowing the Red Devils only 22 yards on the ground in the first quarter. Robbinsville took over completely in the second quarter with three scoring drives.
-Compiled by Diane West