This Day in Star History

This Day in Star Sports History: April 24, 1970

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
In this photo from the April 24, 1980 Star, Max Patterson competes in a track meet for the Black Knights. April 24, 1986 * A dinner to honor Robbinsville football coach Bob Colvin was scheduled to be held at Thunderbird Mountain Resort. Tickets were $10 and "limited," according to The Star.

This Day in Star History: April 24, 2025

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Star's front page from 55 years ago: April 24, 1970. April 24, 1986 * An open house for the new Tallulah Valley Country Club was set to be held. The par-72, championship course was built under the direction of Graham County Industrial Authority and bordered by an 80-lot subdivision.

This Day in Star History: March 13, 2025

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 14, 2025
The Star’s front page from 55 years ago: March 13, 1970. March 13, 1986 * Following the abrupt resignation of school board member Cecil Rogers, Democratic Executive Committee Chairman Howard Rogers called for a special committee meeting to discuss the vacancy. The issue?

This Day in Star History: March 6, 2025

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 6, 2025
The Star’s front page from 55 years ago: March 6, 1970. March 6, 1986 * School board member Cecil Rogers (D) resigned, though no reason was given. Superintendent Lowell Crisp was tasked with writing a letter to the Democrat Executive Committee, in light of the vacancy.

This Day in Star Sports History: Feb. 27, 2025

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Feb. 27, 1986 * Stecoah split a pair of girls contests, falling 40-38 to Blue Ridge School but defeating Nantahala 40-37. Leading the Lady Tornadoes against the Bobcats was a double-double from Danyell Wilson, who finished with 14 points and 15 rebounds.