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Timing is everything, as the sun illuminated this U.S. flag at Fontana Dam to create a true “Awe-Inspiring Sight.” Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Trio of 'Star' photos win first place

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Tallulah – The N.C. Press Association formally announced its 2019 awards winners Feb. 27.

Breaking the ice

Matthew Miller

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Before “taking one for the team,” head varsity baseball coach Brent Icenhower told the crowd gathered at Saturday’s Polar Plunge that he would be making a beeline for the heat of his truc</body></html>

Like the Phoenix, the Lady Knights will rise

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Robbinsville’s Desta Trammell takes flight during the first-half of Tuesday’s home playoff game against Winston-Salem Prep. Trammell led the Lady Knights with 15 points in the win.</body></html>

Luke Wilson maintains top control on Uwharrie Charter’s Heaven Fitch during the 106-pound state finals Saturday night in Greensboro. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Great to win state

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Greensboro – The road to a state wrestling title is a long journey, filled with countless hours behind the wheel.

Robbinsville seniors Cambrie Lovin (left) and Karlyn Matheson eye an East Surry player during Thursday's game in Pilot Mountain. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights work through playoff bracket

Kevin Hensley

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Pilot Mountain – Robbinsville's hopes for a state championship were dashed Thursday night.

Thanks to Clayson Lane (left) setting a screen on Andrews’ Kabe Ellis, Robbinsville’s Brock Adams finds some open court during Saturday’s Smoky Mountain Conference quarterfinal tournament game against the Wildcats.

Robbinsville hoops experiences tournament blues

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Robbinsville’s Ava Barlow applies pressure to Murphy’s Sydni Addison during Monday’s Smoky Mountain Conference semifinal tournament game against the Lady Bulldogs.</body></html>

On the Fast Track to success

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Caylin Lunsford competed in both the long and triple jump at the 1A/2A state indoor track meet Saturday in Winston-Salem.</body></html>

These five Robbinsville High School grapplers qualified for the 1A state tournament at the Western Regional tournament, which was held at Mount Airy this year. From left are Luke Wilson, Kyle Fink, Nathan Fisher, Justin Stewart and Jayden Nowell. Photo by Todd Odom/Contributing Photographer

Fearsome fivesome heading to state

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Mount Airy – After a grueling, two-day tournament, five Robbinsville Black Knight wrestlers emerged as state qualifiers.

Two emerged as 1A Western Regional champions.

Smoky Mountain Conference basketball tournament schedule

Kevin Hensley

Friday, February 14, 2020

Robbinsville's Landyn Hall pulls up for a 3 during Tuesday's game against Nantahala.

Two games, two wins

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Robbinsville’s Dalton Capps takes flight during Monday’s home game against Murphy.</body></html>