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The 2022 Robbinsville varsity cross country team. Names are listed from left in both rows. Front: Skyler Oliver, Kamree Oliver, Jennifer Guzman, Liberty Hartley, Abby Wehr and Elizabeth Boyle. Back: Ethan Webster, Skyler Anderson, Bruce Helms, Xander Wachacha, William Cable, Zeb Stewart, Albert Avella and Braxton Hicks. Not pictured is head coach Kaitlyn Carringer-Adams. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The 2022 Robbinsville varsity cross country team. Names are listed from left in both rows. Front: Skyler Oliver, Kamree Oliver, Jennifer Guzman, Liberty Hartley, Abby Wehr and Elizabeth Boyle. Back: Ethan Webster, Skyler Anderson, Bruce Helms, Xander Wachacha, William Cable, Zeb Stewart, Albert Avella and Braxton Hicks. Not pictured is head coach Kaitlyn Carringer-Adams. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Strength in numbers

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 1, 2022
* Robbinsville cross country season preview Robbinsville – Since the beginning of the pandemic, it has been a challenge to spark interest in varsity cross country.
The Robbinsville High School Class of 1972 gather for a photo Saturday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The Robbinsville High School Class of 1972 gather for a photo Saturday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

As time goes on ...

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Robbinsville – The same year that Graham County celebrated its 100th birthday, the Robbinsville High School Class of 1972 received its diplomas.
Chris Ferriss reviews revaluation data at his temporary desk at the Graham County Tax Assessor’s office in Robbinsville on Aug. 25. Ferriss is a real estate appraiser and tax consultant hired by the county to assist in its 2023 revaluation. Photo courtesy of Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Chris Ferriss reviews revaluation data at his temporary desk at the Graham County Tax Assessor’s office in Robbinsville on Aug. 25. Ferriss is a real estate appraiser and tax consultant hired by the county to assist in its 2023 revaluation. Photo courtesy of Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Tax assessor preps for ’23 revaluation

Randy Foster
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Robbinsville – If you have owned property for any length of time in Graham County, you should know that every few years, the county tax assessor evaluates your property and assigns an updated property tax value.

Drone interferes with EMS helicopter

Randy Foster
Thursday, September 1, 2022
West Fort Hill – Someone operated a remote-controlled drone near the Graham County Emergency Medical Services base between 9-10 p.m. Aug. 23, as a medical helicopter was at the base preparing to transport a patient with a serious medical condition.
Members of the Graham County Board of Commissioners discussed an alternative plan to the construction of the Graham County Justice Center – a remodel of the current courthouse – at the Aug. 16 board meeting. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Members of the Graham County Board of Commissioners discussed an alternative plan to the construction of the Graham County Justice Center – a remodel of the current courthouse – at the Aug. 16 board meeting. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Orr pushes for downtown justice center

Randy Foster
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Robbinsville – Amid a flurry of discussion over conceptual plans for a new Graham County Justice Center – which would be built off West Fort Hill Road – Commissioner Connie Orr asked a question a lot of people have been probably wondering themselves: why not build a new courthouse right where the...
With Haden Key (66) holding off a Brevard defender – and both Cuttler Adams (4) and Brock Adams (2) breaking upfield, quarterback Donovan Carpenter aims a pass as part of Friday’s home opener against the Blue Devils. Robbinsville picked up its first win of the season in the rematch from last year’s loss. Photos courtesy of Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

With Haden Key (66) holding off a Brevard defender – and both Cuttler Adams (4) and Brock Adams (2) breaking upfield, quarterback Donovan Carpenter aims a pass as part of Friday’s home opener against the Blue Devils. Robbinsville picked up its first win of the season in the rematch from last year’s loss. Photos courtesy of Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Loss: avenged

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 1, 2022
  Robbinsville – Before the Blue Devils had a chance to gather their bearings, Cuttler Adams trampled downfield for a 78-yard touchdown. Before the first quarter was over, Adams had 129 rushing yards alone on scoring runs.

Dominance

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Candler – A mere 66 yards offensive yards surrendered. Robbinsville (1-0) made a resounding statement in its first junior-varsity contest of the year, played Aug. 18 at a neutral site – Enka High School. The opposition? The Mitchell Mountaineers.
Aubrie Wachacha (left) breaks to hammer the set from Desta Trammell during Tuesday’s home match against Highlands. Photo courtesy of Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Aubrie Wachacha (left) breaks to hammer the set from Desta Trammell during Tuesday’s home match against Highlands. Photo courtesy of Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Fine tuning

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Robbinsville – Make no mistake about it: the Lady Knights are getting a good mixture of opposition from the early portion of their schedule. Wedged between sweeps of Little Smoky Mountain Conference programs Nantahala (0-2) on Aug.

Low-cost housing nearly ready to unveil

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Robbinsville – The Graham County Rural Development Authority is putting the finishing touches on Azalea Hill – an affordable housing development off Moose Branch Road – with lots being made available in the next couple of months.