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Golf season ends at regional tournament

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rutherfordton – Robbinsville's varsity golf season concluded at May 5's 1A Western Regional Tournament, which was held at Rutherfordton's Meadowbrook Golf Course.Avery Brown missed qualifying for the state championship match by one stroke, placing 15th overall after shooting a 91.
The Robbinsville Black Knights proudly display the 1A Western Regional Championship plaque Friday, after conquering the competition at Montreat College.

The Robbinsville Black Knights proudly display the 1A Western Regional Championship plaque Friday, after conquering the competition at Montreat College.

Black Knights capture regional championship

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Black Mountain – Robbinsville's boys track and field are on the cusp of sweeping the championship slate clean.With a resounding 179 team points, the Black Knights cruised to the 1A Western Regional title at Friday's meet, which was held at Montreat College.
The campus of the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center will be bustling with activity Saturday, as the former Stecoah School celebrates its 100th year in existence. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The campus of the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center will be bustling with activity Saturday, as the former Stecoah School celebrates its 100th year in existence. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Centennial celebration

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Stecoah – As over 200 members of the surrounding area stood with their eyes focused on the single object in front of them, a photograph that has stood the test of time was captured.

Opening the doors

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Robbinsville – Russell Moody watched from afar as confidence in the Graham County Sheriff's Office deteriorated.It's no secret that the position is a hot-button topic around the community.
A group of county residents offer feedback at Friday's sanitation budget public hearing. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

A group of county residents offer feedback at Friday's sanitation budget public hearing. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Residents offer up ideas for sanitation grant

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Robbinsville – Following the announcement of a $1.4 million sanitation grant that will benefit Graham County, the board of commissioners welcomed input during a public hearing Friday.
Robbinsville's Peyton Brooks (27) celebrates with teammates Everett Taylor (4) and Rylen Orr after tagging out Murphy's Aayden Williams at the plate April 30, securing the Black Knights' first victory over the Bulldogs since 2019. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville's Peyton Brooks (27) celebrates with teammates Everett Taylor (4) and Rylen Orr after tagging out Murphy's Aayden Williams at the plate April 30, securing the Black Knights' first victory over the Bulldogs since 2019. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Knights begin playoff run

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Robbinsville – The Black Knights hosted their first playoff game since moving onto Loudon Orr Memorial Field on Tuesday, fanning the North Stokes Vikings 8-0.In just its second postseason appearance since 2011, Robbinsville (No. 6 seed, 10-9) dominated.
Kynadee Spencer winds up to deliver a pitch April 24 against Swain County. Spencer has anchored the Lady Knights' rotation for the last several weeks and picked up her fifth win of the season April 30 against Murphy. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Kynadee Spencer winds up to deliver a pitch April 24 against Swain County. Spencer has anchored the Lady Knights' rotation for the last several weeks and picked up her fifth win of the season April 30 against Murphy. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights clinch No. 1 seed

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Robbinsville – It is only fitting that after such a successful season, the Lady Knights have once again been afforded the No. 1 seed in the 1A Western postseason bracket.
As Connor Hyde (22) looks on, Robbinsville's Kamden Driver (2) looks to turn the second leg of a double play during April 23's JV victory over Swain County. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

As Connor Hyde (22) looks on, Robbinsville's Kamden Driver (2) looks to turn the second leg of a double play during April 23's JV victory over Swain County. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

JV Knights wrap up season

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Bryson City – The final record might not indicate much success, but the junior varsity Black Knights made great strides during the 2026 season.Perhaps the highlight of the year was downing Smoky Mountain Conference rival Swain County in back-to-back road games.
Robbinsville's Nathan Frederick (left) and Colton McCoy were named the respective MVPs of track and field events at April 29's Smoky Mountain Conference championship meet. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville's Nathan Frederick (left) and Colton McCoy were named the respective MVPs of track and field events at April 29's Smoky Mountain Conference championship meet. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Black Knights win 1st divisional title since 2011

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Cherokee – The last time Robbinsville's boys track and field program won a conference title, some of the athletes on the roster had yet to be born.