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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and an aide get acquainted with (from left) ARC Community Development Planner Ann Bass, Clerk of Court Tammy Holloway, Commissioner Connie Orr and Robbinsville Mayor Steve Hooper during his visit to Graham County on April 12. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and an aide get acquainted with (from left) ARC Community Development Planner Ann Bass, Clerk of Court Tammy Holloway, Commissioner Connie Orr and Robbinsville Mayor Steve Hooper during his visit to Graham County on April 12. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

A look back at 2019

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 9, 2020
The final year of the decade made for a news-filled campaign inside the pages of The Graham Star. While it is impossible to decipher which stories are the tops for 2019, here are 10 noteworthy events involving Graham County that took place during the last 12 months.
The Robbinsville Middle School eighth-grade basketball players were recognized at Monday’s game against Cullowhee Valley. From left are Zeke Silvers, Donovan Carpenter, Xander Wachacha, Tylie Bridges, Aubrie Wachacha, Noelle Orr, Emma Beasley, Zoie Shuler, Karlee Stewart, Memory Frapp, Linsey Orr and Taelyr Jackson. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

The Robbinsville Middle School eighth-grade basketball players were recognized at Monday’s game against Cullowhee Valley. From left are Zeke Silvers, Donovan Carpenter, Xander Wachacha, Tylie Bridges, Aubrie Wachacha, Noelle Orr, Emma Beasley, Zoie Shuler, Karlee Stewart, Memory Frapp, Linsey Orr and Taelyr Jackson. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Knights run over Cullowhee Valley

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Robbinsville – As Robbinsville Middle School’s basketball program enter the final week of the regular season, both teams are in a prime position for a top seed in the championship tournament.
Robbinsville’s Kyle Fink prepares to pin Cherokee’s Ian Crowe during a Dec. 17 home dual against the Braves. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville’s Kyle Fink prepares to pin Cherokee’s Ian Crowe during a Dec. 17 home dual against the Braves. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville competes in dual, tournament

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 9, 2020
The Robbinsville wrestling teams split its duties Saturday, with one crew traveling to the Enka Duals and another taking part in the Osley B. Saunooke Tournament at Cherokee. Robbinsville went 2-3 at the Enka Duals.

Black Knights fall at Rosman

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Rosman – In a battle of winless teams, something has to give. Unfortunately for the Robbinsville Black Knights (0-7, 0-3), the win went in-favor of the home team in Tuesday’s battle at Rosman (1-10, 1-5), with the Knights falling to the Tigers, 53-50.
Following Monday’s win, the Robbinsville Lady Knights recognized senior Cambrie Lovin for scoring her 1,000th career point during the KSA Christmas Tournament in Orlando on Saturday, Dec. 28. With Lovin is Lady Knights head coach Lucas Ford. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Following Monday’s win, the Robbinsville Lady Knights recognized senior Cambrie Lovin for scoring her 1,000th career point during the KSA Christmas Tournament in Orlando on Saturday, Dec. 28. With Lovin is Lady Knights head coach Lucas Ford. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights break out the serving trey's

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Robbinsville – The last time the Robbinsville Lady Knights varsity basketball team defeated Cherokee, current freshman point guard Desta Trammell was in the fourth grade. That 71-61 home victory over the Lady Braves – which took place Feb.
Photo courtesy of Appalachian Americans

Photo courtesy of Appalachian Americans

From greasy beans to leather britches

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, January 9, 2020
What in the world are leather britches, you ask? “Leather britches? That’s a mountain cuisine,” said Renee Teesatuskie of Cherokee. “I just remember eating them at elders’ homes. The process of curing them is being lost. Everyone I know would love to have a mess of them.
The shoulder/sleeve patch of the Naval Underwater Demolition Team, which served as a precursor to the present-day Navy SEALs.

The shoulder/sleeve patch of the Naval Underwater Demolition Team, which served as a precursor to the present-day Navy SEALs.

Dillard Williams, Graham County's "Frog Man"

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2020
By Steve Odom Special to The Graham Star When I look back on my school years, my greatest regret is my apathy concerning history.  As an adult, I came to love history, especially that relating to our great military heroes. Many of the greatest generation lived right here among us.

Hensley named publisher of 'Star'

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2020
From staff reports Tallulah – Kevin Hensley became editor of The Graham Star just four months ago, but that was enough to convince Community Newspapers Inc. to give him a promotion. CNI has named Hensley publisher and editor of The Star, effective Jan. 1.

Commission meets with Eastern Band

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Robbinsville – Prior to Tuesday’s meeting of the Graham County Board of Commissioners, Chris Greene, Manager of Project Management for the Snowbird Community, offered a proposal for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to lease a piece of county land, while the tribe replaces the current Cornsilk...