This Day in Star Sports History: Oct. 24, 2024

Oct. 24, 2013 * Skyler Matheson was the difference maker in Robbinsville’s 43-37 win over Rosman. Subbing for injured quarterback Dakota Crisp, Matheson had three rushing touchdowns and also led the defense with 12 tackles.

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Oct. 24, 2013 * A committee that had been formed to provide suggestions on curbing the stray pet population in Graham County was seeking the use of a dangerous animal ordinance to help solve the dilemma.

This Day in Star Sports History: Oct. 17, 2024

Oct. 17, 1996 * Robbinsville fell to the No. 1-ranked Murphy Bulldogs, 36-12. Brian Gross had a first-quarter touchdown for the Knights, while Murphy’s David Badger split the uprights twice to send the game into the second in a 6-6 deadlock.

This Day in Star History: Oct. 17, 2024

Oct. 17, 1996 * Over 500 people flocked to the dedication ceremony for the Cherohala Skyway, which was held at Unicoi Crest Overlook. Wayne Carringer, a veteran that survived the Bataan Death March, presented the flag that was used as part of the ceremony.

This Day in Star History: Oct. 10, 2024

Oct. 10, 2002 * A woman was reportedly sexually assaulted after stopping to help a motorist who was seemingly broken down near the Sweetwater Road dumpsters. A man allegedly asked the woman for jumper cables, then assaulted her.

This Day in Star History: Oct. 3, 2024

Oct. 3, 1991 * Crystal Medlin was named the Robbinsville High School Class of 1991 Homecoming Queen. First runner-up was Sabrina Glover and second runner-up went to Brooke Corbin. Update: Today, Crystal Medlin White is known as a popular math teacher at Robbinsville High.

This Day in Star History: Sept. 26, 2024

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.

This Day in History: Sept. 19, 2024

Sept. 19, 2002 * The Tail of the Dragon would be straightened out if environmentalists have their way. However, Daniel Droitsch of the Tennessee Clean Water Network said, “The environmental community would be very, very, very opposed to straightening the road.

This Day in Star History: Sept. 12, 2024

Sept. 12, 2013 * Dean Davis, 84 of Almond, was killed while riding his bike on North Carolina Highway 28. Davis was struck by Terry Crisp Nelms of Robbinsville. Charges against Nelms were pending until further investigation was complete. Over the same weekend, the N.C.

This Day in Star History: Sept. 5, 2024

Sept. 5, 1996 * A missing hiker was found in good condition, as the Snowbird and Graham County rescue squads were alerted. Penny Stevens, 72 of Candler failed to return to the Joyce Kilmer picnic area, as other hikers were alerted of the incident. Around 10:30 p.m.