This Day in Star Sports History: Jan. 9, 2025

Jan. 9, 1986 * Robbinsville's cagers took part in the Black and Gold Christmas Tournament in Murphy, with the Lady Knights placing fourth overall and the Black Knights taking sixth. In the girls bracket, Robbinsville edged Towns County (Ga.

This Day in Star History: Jan. 9, 2025

The Star's front page from 55 years ago: Jan. 9, 1970. Jan. 9, 1986 * The filing period for 1986 local races opened with 11 individuals signing up for the election. Five qualified for the sheriff's race: Republicans Leonard Williams and Don R. Stewart, as well as Democrats Oliver H.

This Day in Star Sports History: Jan. 2, 2025

Jan. 2, 1992 * Thanks to a bucket from Eddie Brooms in the final seconds of regulation, Robbinsville edged Hiwassee Dam 64-63. Brooms led Robbinsville with a big double-double: 29 points, 13 rebounds. Michael Shuler had 15 points. Jan.

This Day in Star History: Jan. 2, 2025

The Star’s front page from 39 years ago: Jan. 2, 1986. Jan. 2, 1997 * Asheville disc jockey and Graham County native Nikki Thomas helped raise $33,000 for the Toys for Tots program. Known professionally to WKSF-FM (99.

This Day in Star History: Dec. 26, 2024

The Star's front page from 28 years ago: Dec. 26, 1996. Dec. 26, 2013 * Fontana Dam’s newly-elected council was sworn in: Tammie Dees, Robert Horton, Sarah Houston and mayor Tim Gamble.

This Day in Star Sports History: Dec. 19, 2024

Dec. 19, 1991 * Six Robbinsville Black Knights were named All-Smoky Mountain Conference: James Hall, Brandy Jones, Travis McCracken, David Rogers, Michael Shuler and Jeremy Wachacha. Additionally, Shuler was also picked as the division’s Back of the Year.

This Day in Star History: Dec. 19, 2024

Dec. 19, 1991 * U.S. Sen. Terry Sanford visited Robbinsville, as part of a “fact-finding” tour in Western North Carolina. Sanford visited the Mills manufacturing plant before taking part in a luncheon at the Joyce Kilmer Restaurant. * Stecoah residents Mr. and Mrs.

This Day in Star Sports History: Dec. 19, 2024

Dec. 12, 1985 * Robbinsville swept a trip to Nantahala, with both the Lady Knights and Black Knights improving to 2-0 thanks to the victories. The girls prevailed 72-49; Ella Mae Teesateskie and April Holder each dropped 20 points to lead Robbinsville.

This Day in Star History: Dec. 12, 2024

The Star’s front page from 55 years ago: Dec. 12, 1969. Dec. 12, 1985 * With United Globe Company tangled in bankruptcy proceedings, Stanley Furniture signed a letter of intent to buy the plant off Snowbird Road. The 575,000 square-foot facility was being eyed to produce bedroom furniture.

This Day in Star Sports History: Dec. 5, 2024

Dec. 5, 1985 * Robbinsville handed Stecoah a 55-30 setback. Steve Rogers led the Black Knights with 16 points; Allen Rattler netted 10; and David Phillips dropped eight. Mark Briggs paced the Tornadoes with 13 points, while John Carswell tacked on five.