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Jeb Shuler prepares to fire a pitch at Hiwassee Dam on March 9, 2020. The senior hurler looks to be the ace of Robbinsville’s pitching staff this season.

Jeb Shuler prepares to fire a pitch at Hiwassee Dam on March 9, 2020. The senior hurler looks to be the ace of Robbinsville’s pitching staff this season.

Batter up

Kevin Hensley
Friday, April 30, 2021
* Robbinsville baseball season preview Out of all the sports affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Knights’ baseball team may be the one left with the biggest argument of “What if?” Robbinsville sat at 3-1 when the virus canceled the remainder of the 2020 season.

Santeetlah budget hearing continued until May

Charlie Benton
Friday, April 30, 2021
Lake Santeetlah – One county township has continued its budget hearing to May 15, after many citizens asked for a second hearing.  The Town of Lake Santeetlah held its first budget hearing on Saturday, giving details of its proposed 2021-22 town budget. As it was a hearing, no action was taken.

Brush fires continue

Marshall McClung
Friday, April 30, 2021
Atoah – The recent spell of dry and windy weather has resulted in a number of small brush fires in Graham County, including one in Hoot Owl Hollow off Atoah Circle. Fire personnel from the N.C. Forest Service, U.S.
Graham County Schools is preparing to soon bring its recently-purchased food truck into service. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Graham County Schools is preparing to soon bring its recently-purchased food truck into service. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Food truck set to make debut

Charlie Benton
Friday, April 30, 2021
Robbinsville – Graham County Schools is gearing up to roll out one of its newest assets to serve the community. After several months of work, the district’s new food truck will soon be ready to transport meals to virtual learners in remote areas of the county, as well as serving in other roles.
Rossi Wachacha’s blocked extra point in the second quarter prevented Mitchell from tying Friday’s game. Robbinsville went on to defeat the Mountaineers and advance to the 1A Western Regional Final with a 28-20 victory. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Rossi Wachacha’s blocked extra point in the second quarter prevented Mitchell from tying Friday’s game. Robbinsville went on to defeat the Mountaineers and advance to the 1A Western Regional Final with a 28-20 victory. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Fas10 your seatbelts

Kevin Hensley
Friday, April 30, 2021
Robbinsville – Nine of the last 10 Western Regional championships in the state 1A classification have been split between Robbinsville and Murphy. This Friday night, that statistic will increase to 10 of 11.
Educators Ricky Parham, Jessica Wehr and Bryan Beasley (from left) are among several local teachers who have had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, while still providing a quality education – both virtually and in-person. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Educators Ricky Parham, Jessica Wehr and Bryan Beasley (from left) are among several local teachers who have had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, while still providing a quality education – both virtually and in-person. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

For the kids and the community

Charlie Benton
Friday, April 30, 2021
* Unsung Heroes: Finale of a 5-part series Robbinsville – Among the many institutions upended by the COVID-19 pandemic was the educational system, with educators across the country being required to teach their students virtually.
Robbinsville freshman Memory Frapp prepares to fire a pitch during April 13’s home game against Murphy. Frapp tossed a no-hitter at Rosman on Tuesday. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Robbinsville freshman Memory Frapp prepares to fire a pitch during April 13’s home game against Murphy. Frapp tossed a no-hitter at Rosman on Tuesday. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

A Memory she’ll never forget

Kevin Hensley
Friday, April 23, 2021
Rosman – Memory Frapp has certainly been making a name for herself in the Smoky Mountain Conference this season.  But the seventh win of her varsity career might be the most resounding so far.