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Tough at the top

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Hayesville – The Lady Knights are still the team to beat in the Smoky Mountain Conference. Though the Hayesville Lady Jackets gave Robbinsville a tough road match Sept. 8, the Knights prevailed in a compact 28-26, 25-23, 28-26 sweep.

Town grants easement for future museum

Randy Foster
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Robbinsville – Town aldermen have granted an easement on Snider Hill to the Graham County Historical Association, which has plans to renovate the old Snider Store – but needed access from Snider Hill to add handicap access to the building.
This sketch provides the estimated path of travel for the Town of Lake Santeetlah’s water system. The town is working with Robbinsville to borrow equipment that would provide an exact map – something Lake Santeetlah has never had.

This sketch provides the estimated path of travel for the Town of Lake Santeetlah’s water system. The town is working with Robbinsville to borrow equipment that would provide an exact map – something Lake Santeetlah has never had.

Water issues surface in Lake Santeetlah

Randy Foster
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Lake Santeetlah – Water was the recurring subject at the Town of Lake Santeetlah town council’s first in-person meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic. Two board members were absent from the Sept. 8 meeting – Diana Simon and Jim Hager.
Community leaders and advocates are organizing a cleanup of Lake Santeetlah, to be held next weekend. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Community leaders and advocates are organizing a cleanup of Lake Santeetlah, to be held next weekend. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Cleanup seeks to preserve lake

Randy Foster
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Lake Santeetlah – The community is invited to help keep Lake Santeetlah the pristine marvel that has made it one of Graham County’s crown jewels. A community cleanup of the lake is planned for 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept.
Nearly 800 people attended Saturday’s Lost in the Mountains Bulls and Barrels Rodeo – an even bigger audience than the crowd that turned out for Friday’s opener. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Nearly 800 people attended Saturday’s Lost in the Mountains Bulls and Barrels Rodeo – an even bigger audience than the crowd that turned out for Friday’s opener. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

So, you wanna be a cowboy?

Randy Foster
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Crowds packed the stands both nights at the Lost in the Mountains Bulls and Barrels Rodeo over the weekend, the first local rodeo in decades.

First voter challenge evidentiary hearing set

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Robbinsville – The first of two voter challenges pertaining to the outcome of the 2021 Town of Lake Santeetlah election results has been set. John and Tina Emerson will be challenged at a 9 a.m. hearing Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Graham County Community Building, 196 Knight St.
With the final outcome solidified on the scoreboard, Robbinsville’s Jude Campbell (32), Carson Lovin (9), Turner Jackson (7) and Haden Key (66) swarm Brock Adams after his victory-clinching interception Friday at Smoky Mountain. Photos by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

With the final outcome solidified on the scoreboard, Robbinsville’s Jude Campbell (32), Carson Lovin (9), Turner Jackson (7) and Haden Key (66) swarm Brock Adams after his victory-clinching interception Friday at Smoky Mountain. Photos by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Pickin’ and grinnin

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Sylva – With 1:45 left in Friday’s game, Smoky Mountain quarterback Jed West aired out a long pass downfield.
JV Black Knight Tillman Adams (12) lays waste to a would-be Swain County defender during Robbinsville’s 12-8 loss to the Maroon Devils on Sept. 1. Photo courtesy of Carlos Lopez/Robbinsville High School

JV Black Knight Tillman Adams (12) lays waste to a would-be Swain County defender during Robbinsville’s 12-8 loss to the Maroon Devils on Sept. 1. Photo courtesy of Carlos Lopez/Robbinsville High School

Devils edge JV Knights

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Robbinsville – A third-quarter lead slipped away late for the junior varsity Black Knights, who fell to 1-2 on Sept. 1 by dropping a 12-8 heartbreaker to conference foe Swain County at Modeal Walsh Memorial Stadium.
Robbinsville’s Delaney Brooms, Tai Owle, Kensley Phillips, Desta Trammell and Claire Barlow (from left) erupt after a decisive kill Sept. 1 against Murphy. The Lady Knights handed the Bulldogs a 4-set loss. Photo by Justin Fitzgerald/Cherokee Scout

Robbinsville’s Delaney Brooms, Tai Owle, Kensley Phillips, Desta Trammell and Claire Barlow (from left) erupt after a decisive kill Sept. 1 against Murphy. The Lady Knights handed the Bulldogs a 4-set loss. Photo by Justin Fitzgerald/Cherokee Scout

Deja vu

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Robbinsville – It’s ok if you feel like you have seen this ending before. Ostensibly, you have. Sure, some of the players have changed. There’s a new setter for Robbinsville – senior Desta Trammell – and Murphy’s frontline defense has a different look for the 2022 season.