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Miss Cambrie Lovin was named the 2019 Robbinsville High School homecoming queen during Friday night's ceremony. She was escorted by her brother Carson Lovin and is the daughter of Brandon and Haley Lovin. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Miss Cambrie Lovin was named the 2019 Robbinsville High School homecoming queen during Friday night's ceremony. She was escorted by her brother Carson Lovin and is the daughter of Brandon and Haley Lovin. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Her Majesty, Queen Lovin

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Robbinsville – There really was no way to pick from the field of 10 contestants. Each had a million-dollar smile, stunning dresses and unique entrances with their escort. However, someone had to be decreed the 2019 Robbinsville High School homecoming queen.

Duke Energy seeks to raise rates

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Raleigh – On Sept. 30, Duke Energy announced plans to raise rates for residential power by 6.7 percent in North Carolina.  This proposed hike would raise rates for commercial and industrial customers as well, but at 1.7 percent less than for residential customers.

Medicaid Care shifting for recipients in North Carolina

News Staff
Sunday, October 6, 2019
By Neill Caldwell Carolina Public Press North Carolina is in the process of a major transition in the way that people enrolled in Medicaid receive services, from a pay-as-you-go model to a private insurance company’s managed health care plan that participants can choose themselves. About 1.
Robbinsville senior Rylee Anderson (22) dashes the hopes of Rosman's Thomas Collins on a big gain Friday. Anderson surpassed the 5,000 career-yards mark during the game. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Robbinsville senior Rylee Anderson (22) dashes the hopes of Rosman's Thomas Collins on a big gain Friday. Anderson surpassed the 5,000 career-yards mark during the game. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Chasing history

Kevin Hensley
Friday, October 4, 2019
Rosman – The countdown is on. With 151 rushing yards during Friday's 54-0 win at Rosman, Robbinsville senior Rylee Anderson joined the 5,000-yard club, becoming just the third Black Knight in school history to achieve the feat.

Let the good times roll

Kevin Hensley
Friday, October 4, 2019
Robbinsville – For the second-straight week, the Lady Knights sit atop the 1A rankings. Robbinsville (14-1) mowed down Cherokee (2-12) in a 25-12, 25-17, 25-19 road sweep on Sept. 26, before defeating Hayesville (11-6) in a 25-13, 25-12, 25-15 home victory on Tuesday’s special Pink Night.

JV Knights suffer first loss

Kevin Hensley
Friday, October 4, 2019
Andrews – Lost fumbles and missed opportunities led to the junior varsity Black Knights’ first loss of the season. Robbinsville (2-1) traveled to Andrews (4-0) on Sept. 26 for a showdown between the only two undefeated JV teams left in the Smoky Mountain Conference.

Freshwater jelly time

Robbi Pounds
Friday, October 4, 2019
The existence of the Eastern Mountain Lion might be an item of hot debate in western North Carolina, but scientists have confirmed the existence of an even more unlikely critter: freshwater jellyfish.  According to Gary Peeples of the U.S.
Robbinsville – The Graham County Communications Center came alive Friday when the center threw open its doors to community members. The new center’s first open house offered tours of the facility, as well as refreshments and opportunities to meet the folks who make the center work. The state-of-the-art, grant-funded facility opened last November and is the most secure building in Graham County. The 4,000 square-foot structure is tornado-proof and designed to keep operations running in any conditions.

Robbinsville – The Graham County Communications Center came alive Friday when the center threw open its doors to community members. The new center’s first open house offered tours of the facility, as well as refreshments and opportunities to meet the folks who make the center work. The state-of-the-art, grant-funded facility opened last November and is the most secure building in Graham County. The 4,000 square-foot structure is tornado-proof and designed to keep operations running in any conditions.

'911 is there for you'

Robbi Pounds
Friday, October 4, 2019
Robbinsville – The Graham County Communications Center came alive Friday when the center threw open its doors to community members.  The new center’s first open house offered tours of the facility, as well as refreshments and opportunities to meet the folks who make the center work.

Rodeo, computers lead off commissioners meeting

Robbi Pounds
Friday, October 4, 2019
Robbinsville – Tuesday's meeting of the Graham County Commissioners began with an offer from Dillon Chase Lancaster to put on a rodeo to raise money for the county.  Commissioner Connie Orr said, "You ride the bull; we'll take the money.

County celebrates anniversary of film release

Robbi Pounds
Friday, October 4, 2019
Robbinsville – The Graham County Historical Association discussed plans to commemorate the 25-year anniversary of the release of Nell, the 1994 feature film starring Jodie Foster, Liam Neeson, and Natasha Richardson at its Monday meeting.