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Family, friends and colleagues alike surprised departing Graham County Register of Deeds Carolyn Stewart with a retirement party Friday. Stewart worked in the office for 29 ½ years.

Family, friends and colleagues alike surprised departing Graham County Register of Deeds Carolyn Stewart with a retirement party Friday. Stewart worked in the office for 29 ½ years.

Her Deed is done

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Robbinsville – "You just sort of know when it's time to move on." Carolyn Stewart joined the ranks of Graham County's Register of Deeds office in 1987 and was elected to the head position in 1998, a post she has held without interruption since.
Turner Jackson (1) pulls away from some heavy Rosman pressure during Robbinsville’s 56-6 win over the Tigers on Feb. 25. Jackson emerged as the Black Knights’ leading rusher in the victory, tallying 71 yards on just five carries. Photos by Montana Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Turner Jackson (1) pulls away from some heavy Rosman pressure during Robbinsville’s 56-6 win over the Tigers on Feb. 25. Jackson emerged as the Black Knights’ leading rusher in the victory, tallying 71 yards on just five carries. Photos by Montana Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Back at work

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Robbinsville – They scored early and they scored often. In the end, the Robbinsville Black Knights began their quest to successful defend the 1A state title with a 56-6 victory over Rosman.  The game ended a 14-month layoff for Robbinsville football, which had last suited up Dec.

Knights drop finale to Bulldogs

Kevin Hensley
Friday, February 26, 2021
Murphy – Heading into the Feb. 18 regular-season finale, Robbinsville needed a win to stay in the playoff race. However, the Black Knights (8-6, 6-6) fell behind early on the road at Murphy and were unable to bounce back, dropping a 64-54 affair to the Bulldogs.

And ... on to Round 2!

Kevin Hensley
Friday, February 26, 2021
Robbinsville – Two Lady Knights hit 10 3’s. The defense took care of the rest. Robbinsville (14-1, No. 8 seed) trounced the visiting Chatham Charter (8-3, No. 9) Lady Knights 78-41, thanks largely to a 33-point game from Desta Trammell and a 15-point night by Kensley Phillips, both sophomores.
With Carlos Wesley (56) running interference, senior quarterback Nathan Collins takes off on a keeper during Saturday’s scrimmage at Smoky Mountain. Photos by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

With Carlos Wesley (56) running interference, senior quarterback Nathan Collins takes off on a keeper during Saturday’s scrimmage at Smoky Mountain. Photos by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

They’re ready

Kevin Hensley
Friday, February 26, 2021
Sylva – The transition from the hardwood to the gridiron seemed almost seamless.

Tourism authority narrows down potential new members

Charlie Benton
Friday, February 26, 2021
Robbinsville – The Robbinsville Travel and Tourism Authority has taken its next steps in appointing a new member to replace Alderman Shaun Adams, who officially stepped down in January.  At its regular meeting Tuesday, the board narrowed town its top three choices to fill the seat.

FAFSA completion day scheduled for regional students

Charlie Benton
Friday, February 26, 2021
Murphy – Anyone in the area needing to fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – in preparation for college – will have an opportunity to get help doing so Saturday, at a Tri-County completion day held by advisors from the Appalachian College Advising Corps.

DSS director appointed to foster care task force

Charlie Benton
Friday, February 26, 2021
Graham County Department of Social Services Director Chris Weatherford plans to use his seat on a statewide task force, to help solve the backlog of court dates plaguing the foster care system in western North Carolina and across the sate.  Weatherford announced at the department’s Feb.