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Locked and loaded

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Robbinsville – Any sign of on-court rust or a lack of cohesiveness in the season debut against Rosman was quickly eliminated. Following a 4-set loss to the Lady Tigers in the Smoky Mountain Conference opener Nov.
A motorcyclist was flown out following a crash on Highway 129 near Tapoco Lodge on Friday. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

A motorcyclist was flown out following a crash on Highway 129 near Tapoco Lodge on Friday. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Motorcyclist transported following Friday crash

Charlie Benton
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Tapoco – A motorcyclist was flown to a trauma center Friday, following an accident in Graham County on Friday.  The accident occurred early in the afternoon on Hwy. 129, near Tapoco Lodge.
Brandi Oocumma, Tracy Bradley and Bob Culler (from left) with all the meat the family will serve for the second community Thanksgiving it has hosted on Snider Circle. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Brandi Oocumma, Tracy Bradley and Bob Culler (from left) with all the meat the family will serve for the second community Thanksgiving it has hosted on Snider Circle. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Feeding the masses

Charlie Benton
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Robbinsville – Even in the midst of a global pandemic, a local woman and her family are doing their part to ensure that anyone needing a hot meal and a place to go on Thanksgiving has both.
Poll workers and local Board of Elections members alike re-affirmed Graham County’s votes for the state Supreme Court chief justice race Monday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Poll workers and local Board of Elections members alike re-affirmed Graham County’s votes for the state Supreme Court chief justice race Monday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Graham confirms Newby

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Robbinsville – Following a request by Democratic State Supreme Court Chief Justice candidate Cheri Beasley, the Graham County Board of Elections spent 5 ½ hours Monday re-certifying its numbers reported Nov. 3.

Cooper tightens mask requirement, warns of further restrictions

News Staff
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
By John Trump Carolina Journal News Service Raleigh – Gov. Roy Cooper in a new executive order is encouraging local authorities to pursue criminal and civil penalties against businesses that fail to uphold mask and distancing requirements. The order, which runs through Dec.
Lady Knights junior Yeika Jimenez (20) closes in on a kill attempt during Monday’s season opener against Rosman. Note athletes on both sides wearing masks, thanks to a recent mandate handed down by the N.C. High School Athletic Association. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights junior Yeika Jimenez (20) closes in on a kill attempt during Monday’s season opener against Rosman. Note athletes on both sides wearing masks, thanks to a recent mandate handed down by the N.C. High School Athletic Association. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Welcome back, Knights

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Robbinsville – Socially-distanced benches. Masks obscuring the faces of players. A limit of 25 spectators in a high school gymnasium.
Robbinsville’s Maggie Knight (seated, center) signed her letter of intent to play softball at Chattanooga State on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Sitting with Maggie is father Billy and mother Joanne Knight. Standing in back (from left) are cousin Alex Knight, aunt Angie Knight, and grandparents Randy and Velvie Knight. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville’s Maggie Knight (seated, center) signed her letter of intent to play softball at Chattanooga State on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Sitting with Maggie is father Billy and mother Joanne Knight. Standing in back (from left) are cousin Alex Knight, aunt Angie Knight, and grandparents Randy and Velvie Knight. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Earning her stripes

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Robbinsville – Another Knight is taking her talents to the next level. Senior backstop Maggie Knight inked a scholarship to play college softball with the Chattanooga (Tenn.) State Tigers, which plays in the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association. “I’m extremely excited,” Knight said.
The 2020-21 Robbinsville High School cross-country team consists of (from left): Sully Shanahan, Zeb Stewart, William Cable, Ava Barlow, Xander Wachacha, Phoenix Brooks and Hayden Stewart. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The 2020-21 Robbinsville High School cross-country team consists of (from left): Sully Shanahan, Zeb Stewart, William Cable, Ava Barlow, Xander Wachacha, Phoenix Brooks and Hayden Stewart. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Black Knights off to the races

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 19, 2020
* Robbinsville cross-country season preview Robbinsville – No excuses here. When the Robbinsville High School cross-country program hits the course for its first meet after press time Wednesday, the Knights will return just one girl and six boys from last year’s campaign.