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Commissioners hear mural presentation

Charlie Benton
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Robbinsville – The local revitalization organization REVVED UP gave its pitch for two possible murals for downtown Robbinsville to the Graham County Board of Commissioners at its March 16 meeting.

Superintendent talks return to school

Charlie Benton
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Robbinsville – Following Gov. Roy Cooper’s decision to move toward full-time in-person school statewide, Graham County Schools made some changes to its current instructional plans.
Joseph Pressley was apprehended by Graham County sheriff’s deputies at the Robbinsville Shell station March 17, after allegedly cutting catalytic converters off several county vehicles. Photo by Neal Wachob/The Graham Star

Joseph Pressley was apprehended by Graham County sheriff’s deputies at the Robbinsville Shell station March 17, after allegedly cutting catalytic converters off several county vehicles. Photo by Neal Wachob/The Graham Star

Man arrested after alleged theft, shoplifting

Charlie Benton
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Robbinsville – A Marble man was arrested in Robbinsville on March 17, after allegedly stealing catalytic converters from Graham County vehicles and later shoplifting from a local convenience store.
Lady Knights sophomore point guard Desta Trammell sprints toward the basket on a fast break during the Feb. 9 triple-overtime victory against Cherokee. Trammell was just named the 2020-21 Big Smoky Mountain Conference Girls Player of the Year. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights sophomore point guard Desta Trammell sprints toward the basket on a fast break during the Feb. 9 triple-overtime victory against Cherokee. Trammell was just named the 2020-21 Big Smoky Mountain Conference Girls Player of the Year. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Pursuing her Destanee

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Robbinsville – Take one look at Desta Trammell and it would be easy to dismiss her talent. Basketball is in her blood, but the Robbinsville Lady Knights’ 5-foot-2 sophomore point guard is hardly someone to look past when scanning the roster.
Linemen Candler Edwards (50) and Carlos Wesley (56) create an opening for running back Lex Hooper during Friday’s home game against Erwin. Hooper had three touchdowns in the first half. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Linemen Candler Edwards (50) and Carlos Wesley (56) create an opening for running back Lex Hooper during Friday’s home game against Erwin. Hooper had three touchdowns in the first half. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Ground and pound

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Robbinsville – The Black Knights carried the ball 52 times Friday night. Erwin passed it 39. In the end, Robbinsville’s run game proved to be the difference maker, as the Knights (3-0, 2-0) held off a second-half push from the visiting Warriors (1-2) to pick up a 35-28 win on homecoming night.

Graham County to receive American Rescue Plan funds

Charlie Benton
Thursday, March 18, 2021
More COVID-19 relief funds will soon be on their way to Graham County, thanks to the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11.  Graham County Manager Becky Garland said the county would be receiving just over $1.6 million in American Rescue plan funds.

Man arrested after alleged assault, robbery

Charlie Benton
Thursday, March 18, 2021
A Robbinsville man remains behind bars at the Graham County Jail, after allegedly assaulting a woman and taking her $20 cell phone.  Court documents show that on March 11, 30-year-old Kevin Edward Mashburn took the victim’s cell phone by means of an assault on her.

Creating a Ripple Effect

Charlie Benton
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Fontana Dam – The Fontana Village Marina has been honored among its peers in the Southeast for its commitment to the environment. The marina has won the 2021 Ripple Effect award for its annual cleanup of the lake, held annually on the first weekend in November.