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Alcohol contributing factor in stabbing incident

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Tallulah – Megan Vaughn had 120 milliliters of ethanol in her system when she accidentally stabbed her right femoral artery and passed away after the tragic April 7 accident. Autopsy results obtained by The Graham Star paint a much-clearer picture of what happened to the 30-year-old Lebanon, Va.

Junior varsity Black Knight Adair Panama sprints away from the Swain County defense during the Oct. 14 season finale. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Strong finish

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Robbinsville – Defensive positives were spurned out of several offensive negatives. The Oct. 14 regular-season finale between the junior varsity Robbinsville Black Knights (3-2) and Swain County featured a combined six fumble recoveries, but just one interception.

True grit

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Robbinsville – Never, ever count the Lady Knights out. Recent adversities notwithstanding, Robbinsville (No. 2 seed) has found itself paired up with Murphy in the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament finals tonight, following a 28-30, 21-25, 10-15 slugfest with Cherokee (No.

Council talks connection issues

Charlie Benton

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Lake Santeetlah – One local municipality is looking at ways to increase its Internet speed. Town of Lake Santeetlah council member Roger Carlton gave a presentation discussing possible ways to improve Internet service for town residents at the Oct. 14 meeting.

Theft suspect located near incident

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Cameras stolen from a Tallulah residence Oct. 10 were located within a matter of hours. Graham County sheriff’s Deputy Courtney Heaton reported to a residence on Spring Hill Road, after a call came in about a trespasser on the property.

Several county projects continue to move forward

Charlie Benton

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Fort Hill – As of Oct. 14, work has begun on a crucial Graham County project. In his report at the Graham County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, County Manager Jason Marino said Western Builders of Sylva had started work on securing the walls of the Robbinsville Elementary School Gym.

“Community and family”

Charlie Benton

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Fort Hill – Graham County has welcomed its new EMS Director, filling a crucial vacancy after an interim period lasting more than two weeks. Phillip Boyle started as the county’s new EMS director Monday, after being hired on Oct. 6.

Black Knights senior Cody Cline connects for the game-winning, 42-yard field goal Friday at Murphy. The kick sealed a 23-20 victory for Robbinsville. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Field goal frenzy

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Murphy – Cody Cline will never have to pay for a meal in Robbinsville again.

The Robbinsville Lady Knights gather in celebration, moments after defeating Murphy in four sets Wednesday night to win the 2021 Smoky Mountain Conference tournament. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights enter tournament finals, playoffs

Kevin Hensley

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Robbinsville -- The Lady Knights put everything together at the right time. Wednesday's Smoky Mountain Conference tournament finale pitted Robbinsville (No. 2 seed, 19-3) against Murphy (No.

Yeika Jimenez (left) stretches to block a tip by Murphy’s Torin Rogers during Oct. 7’s conference match. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights unable to vanquish Murphy

Kevin Hensley

Friday, October 15, 2021

Robbinsville – Things didn’t go according to plan. The Robbinsville Lady Knights (16-3, 7-2) held all the cards entering Oct. 7’s Smoky Mountain Conference home match against Murphy (17-1, 9-0); a chance to erase a road sweep at the hands of the Bulldogs on Sept.