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Senior lineman Carlos Lopez (54) attempts to bring down Andrews quarterback Donovan Carpenter during Robbinsville’s foray against the Wildcats on Friday. Photo courtesy of Haley Coffey

Senior lineman Carlos Lopez (54) attempts to bring down Andrews quarterback Donovan Carpenter during Robbinsville’s foray against the Wildcats on Friday. Photo courtesy of Haley Coffey

Black Knights eliminated from conference-title picture

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Andrews – For the first time since 2018, there will be a new champion in the Smoky Mountain Conference. Robbinsville made the short pilgrimage to Andrews for a highly-anticipated showdown Friday.
Head coach Kadey Phillips strategizes with the Lady Knights during a fifth-set timeout Tuesday, in the second round of the state playoffs at Highland Tech. Robbinsville fell to the No. 4-seeded Lady Rams, ending its season with 17 wins. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Head coach Kadey Phillips strategizes with the Lady Knights during a fifth-set timeout Tuesday, in the second round of the state playoffs at Highland Tech. Robbinsville fell to the No. 4-seeded Lady Rams, ending its season with 17 wins. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville falls in 2nd round heartbreaker

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Gastonia – One of the Lady Knights’ Achilles heels reared its ugly head Tuesday. Robbinsville (No. 13 seed, 17-9) opened up a 2-0 lead in the second round of the state playoffs at Highland Tech (No. 4, 21-3).

Fall fire season sparked by several outbreaks

Marshall McClung
Thursday, October 27, 2022
With the falling leaves of autumn comes fall fire season and dry fuels in the forest. Local firefighters with the N.C. Forest Service, U.S. Forest Service and volunteer fire departments were busy with small brush fires over the weekend. Around 6 p.m.
The Robbinsville wrestling program is adding another chapter to its historic legacy: the first-ever Lady Knights team, comprised of girls from Robbinsville Middle School. The coaches are Josh Winfrey (far left) and Sarah Orr (far right).

The Robbinsville wrestling program is adding another chapter to its historic legacy: the first-ever Lady Knights team, comprised of girls from Robbinsville Middle School. The coaches are Josh Winfrey (far left) and Sarah Orr (far right).

Break the walls down

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Robbinsville – As times change, so do the environments that surround us. When the Far West Wrestling program picked up steam last winter, it was mostly because of the unusually-high amount of girls that trotted onto the mat to grapple. Yes, girls.
Bonnie Jean Price (behind the podium) addresses the Board of Commissioners at the Oct. 18 meeting, seeking support for a horse riding arena in Graham County. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Bonnie Jean Price (behind the podium) addresses the Board of Commissioners at the Oct. 18 meeting, seeking support for a horse riding arena in Graham County. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Horse arena idea gets footing with county board

Randy Foster
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Robbinsville – Bonnie Jean Price has been pitching the idea of re-establishing a horse-riding arena in Graham County for the newly formed non-profit saddle club for which she is the spokesman.

Charges temporarily dropped after meth arrest

Randy Foster
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Robbinsville – The District Attorney’s Office voluntarily dismissed drug charges against a Robbinsville man, in a case called one of the largest methamphetamine raids in Graham County history and the arrest of what Sheriff Jerry Crisp called one of the county’s biggest drug dealers.
Rebecca Morris was chosen as the winner of The Graham Star's 2021 Fall Foliage Contest, after capturing this colorful moment at Stewart Cabin on Oct. 23.

Rebecca Morris was chosen as the winner of The Graham Star's 2021 Fall Foliage Contest, after capturing this colorful moment at Stewart Cabin on Oct. 23.

Foliage contest returns

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Tallulah – The Graham Star wants to encourage you to spend the month of October traveling around the county, taking in the stunning views produced by the changing seasons. And if you see a backdrop that simply takes your breath away, snap a photo – we want to see it.
The Black Knights Marching Band performs its 2022 show, “Valhalla,” at A.C. Reynolds’ Cedar Cliff Classic on Oct. 8 in Asheville. The regiment has been turning heads all year with its spirited performances and a wave of enthusiasm – and the hard work has paid off with numerous accolades collected at two competitions. Photos courtesy of Robbinsville High School Band

The Black Knights Marching Band performs its 2022 show, “Valhalla,” at A.C. Reynolds’ Cedar Cliff Classic on Oct. 8 in Asheville. The regiment has been turning heads all year with its spirited performances and a wave of enthusiasm – and the hard work has paid off with numerous accolades collected at two competitions. Photos courtesy of Robbinsville High School Band

Marching to the beat of their own drum

Randy Foster
Thursday, October 20, 2022
It had been a while since Robbinsville High School fielded a marching band in state competitions. But judging from how the team performed in two competitions this year, the Black Knights Marching Band is a force to be reckoned with.
Sophomore quarterback Bryce Adams (6) finds some open room to advance during Friday’s loss to Murphy. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Sophomore quarterback Bryce Adams (6) finds some open room to advance during Friday’s loss to Murphy. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Spoil sports

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Robbinsville – What began as a highly-anticipated clash turned into a lopsided victory – for the visitors.
Visitors get a look at some of the many quilts on display Saturday at the Stecoah Harvest Festival. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Visitors get a look at some of the many quilts on display Saturday at the Stecoah Harvest Festival. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Glimpse into yesteryear

Randy Foster
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Stecoah – An estimated 2,140 people attended the 2022 Stecoah Harvest Festival on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 and 15. The event opened on Friday with a campfire and marshmallow roast, as John Toineeta of Cherokee played his lyrical flute and told about Cherokee history and folklore from 6-8 p.m.