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Christopher Nathaniel Rabb, 20, sits in Graham County District Court on Tuesday. Judge Kaleb Wingate granted a female victim who he allegedly assaulted and kidnapped a restraining order against him. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Christopher Nathaniel Rabb, 20, sits in Graham County District Court on Tuesday. Judge Kaleb Wingate granted a female victim who he allegedly assaulted and kidnapped a restraining order against him. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Restraining order granted to alleged victim

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Robbinsville – A restraining order was granted to a female victim, following testimony in Graham County District Court on Tuesday.

Town aldermen approve Huddle House annexation

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Robbinsville – A new piece of land now belongs to the Town of Robbinsville.  Following a public hearing at its Sept. 1 meeting, the board unanimously approved annexing the land on which the now-closed Huddle House restaurant is located.

Mask surplus on-hand for in-person return

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Robbinsville – When Graham County students return to in-person instruction on Monday, they will be required to wear a mask. And thanks to a $14,134.58 investment, each pupil will have a mask available to them.

Robbinsville scores well on draft audit

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Robbinsville – It was mostly good news Tuesday afternoon for the Town of Robbinsville, as the municipality heard its audit report for the 2020-21 fiscal year in a specially-called meeting.  The report was given by Certified Public Accountant Nancy K.
With Kensley Phillips (4) and Delaney Brooms (1) looking on, Robbinsville’s senior libero Halee Anderson digs the ball out on back-row defense during the Aug. 23 home match against Smoky Mountain. Before sports were paused district-wide until Sept. 13, the Lady Knights compiled a 6-0 record in non-conference play. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

With Kensley Phillips (4) and Delaney Brooms (1) looking on, Robbinsville’s senior libero Halee Anderson digs the ball out on back-row defense during the Aug. 23 home match against Smoky Mountain. Before sports were paused district-wide until Sept. 13, the Lady Knights compiled a 6-0 record in non-conference play. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville enters pause with unblemished record

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Asheville – Though sports across Graham County have been paused until Sept. 13, there are plenty of positives to find in Robbinsville’s volleyball program.
Cuttler Adams (4) breaks through the pack during Friday’s game at Brevard. Adams scored both of Robbinsville’s touchdowns in a 16-15 loss to the Blue Devils. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Cuttler Adams (4) breaks through the pack during Friday’s game at Brevard. Adams scored both of Robbinsville’s touchdowns in a 16-15 loss to the Blue Devils. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Rough Knight at the office

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Brevard – For years to come, Black Knight fans will look back at Friday’s game with one simple question: What if?
Simple Life Mountain Retreat proprietor Alan Walmsley beams while showing the two awards he won for his honey at the Swain County Agricultural Fair. Walmsley’s sourwood honey took Best in Show and first place, while his dark honey netted a second-place finish. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Simple Life Mountain Retreat proprietor Alan Walmsley beams while showing the two awards he won for his honey at the Swain County Agricultural Fair. Walmsley’s sourwood honey took Best in Show and first place, while his dark honey netted a second-place finish. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Busy as a bee

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Robbinsville – Alan Walmsley has big plans for his property as he continues to add more beehives and produce more honey.

County schools shift to remote learning

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Robbinsville – Starting Tuesday, Graham County students were back learning at home, following a vote of the Graham County Board of Education.  In a special called meeting Monday afternoon, the board voted 4-1 to go to virtual learning, from Tuesday until Sept.13.
Robbinsville sophomore Delaney Brooms sends a shot screaming past a Highlands defender on Tuesday night. Through her first four games, Brooms has 48 kills. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville sophomore Delaney Brooms sends a shot screaming past a Highlands defender on Tuesday night. Through her first four games, Brooms has 48 kills. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Lining ‘em up; setting ‘em down

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 26, 2021
One-by-one, the Robbinsville Lady Knights have mowed down each opponent faced this season.