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Briley Tolbert (23) and Ben Wachacha (74) close in on Brevard quarterback Anson Burgess during Aug. 27’s road game. Robbinsville has not played since the 15-14 loss, but will suit up for a trip to Tennessee on Friday. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Briley Tolbert (23) and Ben Wachacha (74) close in on Brevard quarterback Anson Burgess during Aug. 27’s road game. Robbinsville has not played since the 15-14 loss, but will suit up for a trip to Tennessee on Friday. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Back at work

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Robbinsville football fanatics, rejoice: the boys will be putting their pads back on soon enough. For the first time since Aug. 27, the Black Knights (1-1) will play under the Friday night lights – but will have to travel out of state to do so, as the Lenoir City (Tenn.

COVID claims two county residents

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Two more Graham County residents have succumbed to COVID-19. The Graham County Health Department recently announced the county’s latest deaths, bringing the total number to 22.
Lady Knights softball alumni Gabby Hooper, Mikayla Morgan, Maggie Knight and Abigail Knight (from left) have each continued their careers at the collegiate level.

Lady Knights softball alumni Gabby Hooper, Mikayla Morgan, Maggie Knight and Abigail Knight (from left) have each continued their careers at the collegiate level.

Still swinging the bat

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 16, 2021
A fearsome crop of former Robbinsville softball talents are each preparing to suit up at the collegiate level.
A pair of Franklin defenders await Ally Ayers’ push in the season opener against the Lady Panthers on Aug. 16. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

A pair of Franklin defenders await Ally Ayers’ push in the season opener against the Lady Panthers on Aug. 16. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville improves to 7-0, sweep Jackets

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Robbinsville – Even two-plus weeks off could not deter the Lady Knights’ momentum. Robbinsville (7-0, 1-0 moved into the No.

Library card sign-ups underway

Koda Moody
Thursday, September 16, 2021
It was recently announced by Franklin Shook, president of the Nantahala Regional Libraries system, that September will hold multiple involvements for the surrounding libraries.  September is recognized by the American Library Association as “Library Card Sign-Up Month.
Longtime Robbinsville High School Secretary Tina Carver will serve as grand marshal of the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 1. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Longtime Robbinsville High School Secretary Tina Carver will serve as grand marshal of the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 1. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Longtime secretary to lead homecoming parade

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Robbinsville – When the Robbinsville High School homecoming parade rolls on Oct. 1, it will be led by one of the school’s true icons.  Longtime Robbinsville High School secretary Tina Carver will serve as the parade’s grand marshal.

Lost couple located

Marshall McClung
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Watia – Two hikers that became lost after a hike from the Nantahala Gorge area on Labor Day were located later that night.

Andrews woman in custody after alleged meth trafficking

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Snowbird – A Cherokee County resident remains behind bars in Graham County, after allegedly being caught with methamphetamine and marijuana. On Sunday, Graham County deputies conducted a license checking station in the area of Massey Branch and Tapoco roads.