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Insurance to cover new elementary bleachers

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Robbinsville – As the emergency repairs to the Robbinsville Elementary School Gymnasium near completion, it has been found that new bleachers will also be needed, on top of the work done on the structure’s floor and walls.

Brush fire damages equipment

Marshall McClung
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Santeetlah – A Dec. 15 brush fire spread quickly up a hillside and into an area where some equipment and construction items were stored near the Castlewood area on U.S. 129. A box trailer was damaged, and several vehicle tires and traffic cones were destroyed. The fire was reported around 3:30 p.
Graham Star personnel show off their “Best of CNI, Division B” award for 2020. Front row (from left) are Kevin Hensley, publisher/editor; Art Miller, staff photographer; and Charlie Benton, staff writer. Standing in back are Diane West, office manager (left) and Debbie Dills, advertising. Photo by Randy Foster/The Graham Star

Graham Star personnel show off their “Best of CNI, Division B” award for 2020. Front row (from left) are Kevin Hensley, publisher/editor; Art Miller, staff photographer; and Charlie Benton, staff writer. Standing in back are Diane West, office manager (left) and Debbie Dills, advertising. Photo by Randy Foster/The Graham Star

Star named Best of CNI

News Staff
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Tallulah – The Graham Star – Graham County’s hometown newspaper since 1955 – was recently awarded the “Best of CNI, Division B” distinction by its owner, Community Newspapers Inc. The Star was one of just two recipients of the award. with the other being the Cherokee Scout for Division A in Murphy.
Graham County Sheriff’s Office transport officer Chase Hughes looks on as one of the Shop with a Cop participants gleefully examines a potential gift. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Graham County Sheriff’s Office transport officer Chase Hughes looks on as one of the Shop with a Cop participants gleefully examines a potential gift. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Spreading cheer

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Murphy – Some local children in difficult positions were able to have their dreams come true this Christmas, with a little help from Graham County’s finest.

DSS hopes to pump out assistance

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Robbinsville – The Graham County Department of Social Services is adding a new service for the community. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on the community, the department is now offering assistance with water bills in addition to its other services.
Graham Star staff photographer Art Miller with his first camera, given to him by his parents in 1960. Miller will step down as the Star’s staff photographer at the end of the year. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Graham Star staff photographer Art Miller with his first camera, given to him by his parents in 1960. Miller will step down as the Star’s staff photographer at the end of the year. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

A picture’s worth a thousand words

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 23, 2021
With his big Nikon camera and crisp Midwestern accent, Art Miller has long been a fixture at events in Graham County, shooting photographs for The Graham Star.
Robbinsville’s Xander Wachacha launches one of his three, late buckets from outside the arc Friday against Smoky Mountain. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Robbinsville’s Xander Wachacha launches one of his three, late buckets from outside the arc Friday against Smoky Mountain. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Mad scramble falls short

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Robbinsville – It is often stated that the final score does not always tell the whole story. For the Robbinsville Black Knights, Friday’s 70-64 loss to the Smoky Mountain Mustangs contains many layers – namely, a 32-point fourth quarter, after trailing 34-20 at halftime.
Carlos Wesley (56) receives some recognition from Zeke Silvers (1) during Robbinsville’s first-round playoff game against Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy on Nov. 5. Wesley was named the Smoky Mountain Conference Player of the Year. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Carlos Wesley (56) receives some recognition from Zeke Silvers (1) during Robbinsville’s first-round playoff game against Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy on Nov. 5. Wesley was named the Smoky Mountain Conference Player of the Year. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Wesley named Lineman of the Year

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Robbinsville – After making such a name for himself over his varsity career, it was long overdue for Carlos Wesley to get the recognition he deserved.
Members of the Robbinsville wrestling program pause after winning the 2021 Falcon Frenzy in Hendersonville. Photo courtesy of Susan Crowe

Members of the Robbinsville wrestling program pause after winning the 2021 Falcon Frenzy in Hendersonville. Photo courtesy of Susan Crowe

Knights prevail at Falcon Frenzy

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Hendersonville – It might have taken 17 trips to get it right, but all that matters is that Robbinsville got it right. The Black Knights made their traditional trek to West Henderson on Friday and Saturday for the Falcon Frenzy.