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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.

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.