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Town events take shape for rest of year

Randy Foster
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Robbinsville – The Robbinsville Tourism Authority was putting finishing touches on events planned for the rest of this year at its Sept. 27 meeting, while also beginning to brainstorm about several events in 2023. The board plans to help out with a Jeep Show being held Oct.

Council members swap out at Fontana

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Fontana Dam – In a span of two minutes, the revolving door of Fontana Dam council members reappeared. Rachael Wachacha was sworn in as the council’s newest member during the latter part of the Sept. 21 town meeting, before Luis Geraldo vacated his seat when the next agenda item was reached.

Back to the drawing board for finance officer

Randy Foster
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Robbinsville – The Robbinsville Board of Aldermen’s pick for finance officer turned down the job offer. The board met in closed session during its Oct. 4 meeting to go over candidates for the job left vacant with the “releasing” of Sonya Webster amid a restructuring of the job in July.

Stranded couple rescued

Marshall McClung
Thursday, October 13, 2022
A local couple was rescued Sept. 27, after their car broke down on a remote mountain road. The Cherokee County 911 Center received a call around 2:30 p.m. from a female, stating she and her boyfriend had their car break down and that they were lost.

Hiker rescued after ankle injury

Marshall McClung
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Slickrock – A dispatcher with Graham County 911 received a call about an injured hiker in the vicinity of Bob Bald – elevation 5,431 feet – shortly after 3:30 p.m. Monday. Julie Martin, 39 of Evansville, Ind.
A trio of cousins – Bryce, Cuttler and Brock Adams (from left) – sparked Robbinsville’s defensive and offensive fortunes during the second half of Friday’s 30-13 conference win over Cherokee. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

A trio of cousins – Bryce, Cuttler and Brock Adams (from left) – sparked Robbinsville’s defensive and offensive fortunes during the second half of Friday’s 30-13 conference win over Cherokee. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The Adams Family

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Robbinsville – It took just over 32 minutes for the first touchdown of Friday night’s game to make it onto the scoreboard – and it was by Cherokee. In the remaining 15:53, Robbinsville scored 30 unanswered points – all from the same bloodline.
Duane Wilkey looks at the silt-filled raceway at his trout farm on Hunting Boy Branch on Aug. 25. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Duane Wilkey looks at the silt-filled raceway at his trout farm on Hunting Boy Branch on Aug. 25. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Out of business

Randy Foster
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Snowbird – For more than 30 years, Duane and Linda Wilkey operated a trout farm in western Graham County on Hunting Boy Branch, a stream that feeds into Little Snowbird Creek. In June 2017, they noticed the creek was unusually muddy following a light rain. The problem grew worse.
The JV Robbinsville Black Knights gather for one last time at midfield on Sept. 28 following their 26-6 win over Hayesville. The victory clinched a share of the Smoky Mountain Conference title. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The JV Robbinsville Black Knights gather for one last time at midfield on Sept. 28 following their 26-6 win over Hayesville. The victory clinched a share of the Smoky Mountain Conference title. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Buzz kills

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Robbinsville  – From start to finish, there may not have been a more improved team this season than the junior varsity Black Knights. The gradual increase in performance was capped Sept.
Cuttler Adams slices through a jostle at the line during the Sept. 29 conference opener at Swain County. Adams was responsible for all of Robbinsville’s scoring in the Knights’ win over the Maroon Devils. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Cuttler Adams slices through a jostle at the line during the Sept. 29 conference opener at Swain County. Adams was responsible for all of Robbinsville’s scoring in the Knights’ win over the Maroon Devils. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Cut to the chase

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Bryson City – It might have been the lowest yardage Cuttler Adams has recorded this season, but sometimes the impact a player makes cannot be measured by statistics.