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Junior running back Cuttler Adams (4) emerges from a mixture of Knights and Cougars in Friday’s season opener at Asheville. Adams finished the game with 153 rushing yards. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Junior running back Cuttler Adams (4) emerges from a mixture of Knights and Cougars in Friday’s season opener at Asheville. Adams finished the game with 153 rushing yards. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Late gasp falls short

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Asheville – Trailing by 6 with 3:50 left in the ballgame, Robbinsville started a downfield campaign to victory from its own 15-yard line.
The winners for the inaugural “Graham County’s Got Talent” fundraisers were (from left): Helen Ward, pop; Megan Brooks, gospel; Tracy Kirkpatrick, instrumental; and Gage Hill, country/bluegrass. Not pictured is Ariana Roberts, dance. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

The winners for the inaugural “Graham County’s Got Talent” fundraisers were (from left): Helen Ward, pop; Megan Brooks, gospel; Tracy Kirkpatrick, instrumental; and Gage Hill, country/bluegrass. Not pictured is Ariana Roberts, dance. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

‘Talent’ raises $9.3K for cancer support

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Robbinsville – More than $9,333 was raised – and four talented vocalists and one talented dancer were recognized – during the first-ever “Graham County’s Got Talent” event Saturday, which served as a fundraiser for the Graham Cancer Support Group.
Robbinsville Elementary School faculty members Shayla Bush (background) and Lynn Lynn (right) were all smiles while greeting McKynlee Adams (left) and Maverick Ayers (center) at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year Monday. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville Elementary School faculty members Shayla Bush (background) and Lynn Lynn (right) were all smiles while greeting McKynlee Adams (left) and Maverick Ayers (center) at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year Monday. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Schools finally open as normal

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Robbinsville – Nearly 1,200 Graham County children ended their summer break Sunday night, and got up bright and early Monday to a cool, foggy morning for the first day of school.
In a fitting tribute to late Black Knights megafan Billy Ed Queen, spectators attending Friday’s kickoff to the two-day 150th anniversary celebration in Robbinsville were given white towels to toss into the air – a move patented by Queen whenever Robbinsville would score a touchdown. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

In a fitting tribute to late Black Knights megafan Billy Ed Queen, spectators attending Friday’s kickoff to the two-day 150th anniversary celebration in Robbinsville were given white towels to toss into the air – a move patented by Queen whenever Robbinsville would score a touchdown. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Turn the page

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County proved its resilience during a kickoff event Friday, and its love of community during a daylong celebration Saturday observing the county’s 150th anniversary.
Robbinsville’s Kensley Phillips, Claire Barlow, Desta Trammell, Suri Watty and Delaney Brooms (from left) celebrate after a kill during Tuesday’s home opener against Asheville Christian Academy. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Robbinsville’s Kensley Phillips, Claire Barlow, Desta Trammell, Suri Watty and Delaney Brooms (from left) celebrate after a kill during Tuesday’s home opener against Asheville Christian Academy. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Lady Knights split bill to begin season

Kevin Hensley
Friday, August 19, 2022
Robbinsville — In a span of two days, the Lady Knights were able to feel both the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.

Santeetlah rejects sheriff’s surveillance camera system

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Lake Santeetlah – The Town of Lake Santeetlah council turned down an offer by the Graham County Sheriff’s Office to participate in a video surveillance program, concerned about cost, privacy issues and whether the town has enough crime to justify the cost.
The Town of Robbinsville is looking to apply for a grant to pay for a stormwater management master plan, which can be used to guide infrastructure improvements to avoid localized flooding – such as this situation on Ford Street following heavy rains two weeks ago. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

The Town of Robbinsville is looking to apply for a grant to pay for a stormwater management master plan, which can be used to guide infrastructure improvements to avoid localized flooding – such as this situation on Ford Street following heavy rains two weeks ago. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Town seeks grant for stormwater management

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Robbinsville – The Town of Robbinsville will be applying for a grant to develop a stormwater management master plan to help solve flooding within town limits. Grant money is available through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the COVID-19 relief law.

County says sheriff not eligible for buyback

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County Sheriff Jerry Crisp has dropped his lawsuit against the county and its commissioners for back retirement payments, but an affidavit filed by the county’s finance officer contends that Crisp was never eligible for the benefits in the first place.
Alumni, family and former faculty of Stecoah Union School pose for pictures by photographer Katie Beasley (foreground), during a reunion at the former school Saturday. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Alumni, family and former faculty of Stecoah Union School pose for pictures by photographer Katie Beasley (foreground), during a reunion at the former school Saturday. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Remembering the good ol’ days

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Stecoah -- Stecoah Union School alumni and family members gathered for their annual reunion Saturday at their old school, now known as the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center. The annual celebration brought together former students, their families and a couple of former faculty members.