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Fontana Dam recognized for water quality

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Fontana Dam – Graham County’s smallest municipality has been lauded for the quality of its water, being named as one of 64 North Carolina municipalities to receive optimization awards for 2021. The awards were first announced by the N.C.
Long-overdue upgrades to Graham County’s oldest structure – Old Mother Church – will be extensive, thanks to a recent architectural analysis. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Long-overdue upgrades to Graham County’s oldest structure – Old Mother Church – will be extensive, thanks to a recent architectural analysis. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Church restoration to require foundation work

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Fort Hill – A clearer picture of what work needs to be completed before the Old Mother Church is ready for the next 150 years has come to light, following an architectural inspection.
Cuttler Adams maneuvers through the North Rowan defense on Friday. Adams broke the Robbinsville High School rushing record for a single game in the victory, charging to 377 yards and four touchdowns. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Cuttler Adams maneuvers through the North Rowan defense on Friday. Adams broke the Robbinsville High School rushing record for a single game in the victory, charging to 377 yards and four touchdowns. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Monster among men

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Robbinsville – He ran like he was mad at the grass. Black Knight fans are no stranger to the weekly antics of sophomore running back Cuttler Adams – but on Friday night, he etched his name in the Robbinsville record books.
Sophomore fullback Kage Williams pushes across the goal line Friday night against North Rowan. Williams had two rushing touchdowns in Robbinsville’s 50-47 third-round playoff win over the Cavaliers. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Sophomore fullback Kage Williams pushes across the goal line Friday night against North Rowan. Williams had two rushing touchdowns in Robbinsville’s 50-47 third-round playoff win over the Cavaliers. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Preserve. Persevere. Prevail.

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Robbinsville – In a game that featured 97 combined points and a collective 962 total offensive yards, Robbinsville prevailed Friday night.

Stacking the deck

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
* Robbinsville wrestling season preview Robbinsville – Anyone wishing to embark in a match against the Black Knights would be wise to pack a lunch ahead of time.

Council approves front entrance contract

Charlie Benton
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Lake Santeetlah – An ongoing, front-entrance project took a step forward, with the approval of a contract with Aldridge Brothers Construction to build the structure. The contract was approved after Town of Lake Santeetlah Councilman Keith Predmore presented it at the Nov.

Lake Santeetlah election protest dismissed

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Robbinsville – For now, the results of the Town of Lake Santeetlah’s Nov. 2 municipal election will stand. The Graham County Board of Elections dismissed two separate protests filed at a special preliminary hearing Nov. 17, citing incomplete paperwork being submitted as part of the challenges.
Middle school Lady Knight Novie Dutcher (15) breaks away from the Hayesville defense during Monday’s game. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Middle school Lady Knight Novie Dutcher (15) breaks away from the Hayesville defense during Monday’s game. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights sting Jackets

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Robbinsville – A season-opening loss to Cherokee has long been forgotten by the middle school Black Knights.