This Day in Star History: Feb. 27, 2025

The Star's front page from 55 years ago: Feb. 27, 1970. Feb. 27, 1986 * A Graham County Fisherman's Club was organized. Membership was open to everyone, men and women, young and old, in- and out-of-county, for the low price of $1.

This Day in Star Sports History

Feb. 20, 1986 * The Lady Knights bested Murphy in overtime, 49-47. Ella Mae Teesateskie led Robbinsville with 19 points, while April Holder had 14. The Black Knights were unable to replicate the same success, falling 86-66 to the Bulldogs.

This Day in Star History: Feb. 20, 2025

The Star's front page from 55 years ago: Feb. 20, 1970. Feb. 20, 1986 * In an unusual circumstance, 51 counts of unlawful burning, conspiracy and fraud against 10 separate Graham County residents were dismissed when prosecutors could not locate their main witness.

This Day in Star History: Feb. 13, 2025

The Star’s front page from 55 years ago: Feb. 13, 1970. Feb. 13, 1986 * Stewart Buchanan received the first ride on the new Graham County Courthouse elevator, as part of a dedication ceremony. Rep.

This Day in Star History: Feb. 6, 2025

The Star’s front page from 55 years ago: Feb. 6, 1970. Feb. 6, 1986 * The frantic 1986 filing period for local primaries finally closed, with 42 candidates running for office in Graham County.

This Day in Star History: Jan. 30, 2025

The Star's front page from 55 years ago: Jan. 30, 1970. Jan.

This Day in Star Sports History: Jan. 23, 2025

Jan. 23, 1986 * Robbinsville's lassies went 2-1 on the week, defeating Cherokee 35-30 and Blue Ridge 56-32, but falling 39-32 to Murphy. April Holder led the Lady Knights in the victories with respective 18 and 25-point outings; Ella Mae Teesateskie put up 15 in the loss to the Bulldogs.

This Day in Star History: Jan. 23, 2025

The Star’s front page from 55 years ago: Jan. 23, 1970. Jan. 23, 1986 * In a move that would impact the local workforce for decades to come, Stanley Furniture Company announced that it had received approval to buy two plants from United Globe.

This Day in Star Sports History: Jan. 16, 2025

Jan. 16, 1986 * Robbinsville split a tri-match with Sylva and Hayesville. The Black Knights trailed Sylva by 24 points, before Lynn Hooper scored a pinfall that set off a chain reaction of victories in the middle weight classes.

This Day in Star History: Jan. 16, 2025

The Star's front page from 49 years ago: Jan. 16, 1976. Jan. 16, 1986 * After 11 individuals filed for 1986 local races during the opening week, 11 more stepped up to the plate in the second week of eligibility. Graham County Sheriff A.J.