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Lady Knights off to 3-0 start

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Robbinsville – Anytime an opponent catches Robbinsville’s name on its schedule, chances are they are in for a long night. Such was the case for the 3A Smoky Mountain Lady Mustangs, who rolled into Graham County on Friday and quickly found themselves in a 12-0 hole.

Gross named Santeetlah mayor; entrance shelved

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Lake Santeetlah – In its first meeting, the new Town of Lake Santeetlah council has changed many matters of town policy and leadership. New councilmember Connie Gross will serve as the town’s new mayor, after a 3-2 vote at the council’s meeting.

Home destroyed by fire

Marshall McClung
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Tapoco – The home of the Christopher and Jennifer Tock family was completely destroyed by fire on Oliver Orr Road in the Cochran’s Creek area Dec. 7. The fire – which started around 3 p.m. – was thought to have been due to an electrical issue.
Ingles in Robbinsville has already began the process of clearing out its card section, which will be replaced with beer and wine in 2022. Photo by Randy Foster/The Graham Star

Ingles in Robbinsville has already began the process of clearing out its card section, which will be replaced with beer and wine in 2022. Photo by Randy Foster/The Graham Star

Permit fees set for alcohol sales

Koda Moody
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Robbinsville – If local businesses wish to hold a special event with alcohol included, they must pay the Town of Robbinsville $50 for a permit. At the municipality’s board of aldermen meeting Dec. 8, it was noted that Andrews’ price was $25 and Cherokee’s price was $75 for the same permit.

Commissioners hear merit pay proposals

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Robbinsville – Merit pay for Graham County Sheriff’s deputies, correctional officers and other frontline personnel was on the agenda at a special meeting of the Graham County Board of Commissioners Friday morning.
The Black Knight Band is finishing its first marching season under the leadership of alumna Amber Watkins. Photo courtesy of Maria Shook Photography

The Black Knight Band is finishing its first marching season under the leadership of alumna Amber Watkins. Photo courtesy of Maria Shook Photography

The beat goes on

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Robbinsville – As its first marching season under a new director draws to a close, the Black Knight band has experienced several milestones. The band ended its semester playing a holiday music program Tuesday night, after marching in the Gatlinburg, Tenn. Christmas parade earlier in the month.
Robbinsville’s Logan Hyde has Murphy’s Sam Kessler hooked for a near-fall during Monday’s dual with the Bulldogs. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville’s Logan Hyde has Murphy’s Sam Kessler hooked for a near-fall during Monday’s dual with the Bulldogs. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

2 duals, 2 wins

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Robbinsville – Even when faced with an early adversity, the Knights refuse to stay down for the count. In its toughest dual of the season, Robbinsville (4-0) welcomed the Enka Jets on Saturday, and though the Knights triumphed 53-19, things did not look promising in the beginning.
An emotional group of Black Knights accept the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s 1A Western Regional runner-up plaque Friday night at Mitchell High School. From left are Carson White, Isaac Wiggins, Drake Hill, Carlos Wesley, Dasan Gross and Eddie Brooms. Photo by Zack Colburn/ZWCSports

An emotional group of Black Knights accept the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s 1A Western Regional runner-up plaque Friday night at Mitchell High School. From left are Carson White, Isaac Wiggins, Drake Hill, Carlos Wesley, Dasan Gross and Eddie Brooms. Photo by Zack Colburn/ZWCSports

Black Knights ousted in Western Regional final

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Bakersville – From the opening kickoff Friday night, Mitchell’s line dominated the 1A Western Regional Final.