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Brock Adams (right) bested North Rowan’s Tsion Delaney by 0.10 seconds to win the 110-meter hurdles state championship Friday at N.C. A&T University in Greensboro. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Clearing the hurdle

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Greensboro – It took just 16.35 seconds for Brock Adams to etch his name into the record books. At Friday’s 1A state track meet, Adams crossed the finish line of the boys 110-meter hurdles in first place, edging out North Rowan’s Tsion Delaney by just .10 of a second.

The Robbinsville Black Knights crowned five state champions at Saturday’s 1A Men’s Invitational in Asheboro. From left are Luke Wilson (106 pounds), Kage Williams (182), Kyle Fink (195), Jayden Nowell (126) and Ben Wachacha (220). Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Presenting the Fantastic Five

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Asheboro – It was a night to remember. Seven Robbinsville wrestlers made the 264-mile trek to Uwharrie Charter Academy in Asheboro on Saturday – a last-minute host for the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s 1A Men’s Invitational.

Local woman arrested on identity theft charges

Charlie Benton

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

A Robbinsville woman was arrested in Jackson County, after allegedly spending more than $2,000 out of another person’s bank account. Court documents show that 34-year-old Danielli Nichole Adams – who has a listed address of 2719 Massey Branch Road – allegedly stole $2,322.

Man arrested after drugs found in traffic stop

Charlie Benton

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Milltown – A West Buffalo man has been arrested after being caught with drugs, following a June 24 traffic stop. A Graham County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol in the Long Creek and Milltown area observed a vehicle that appeared to not have a license plate.

Tom Christenson shows off his greenhouse, which adjoins his 4,000-square foot vegetable garden. The garden includes more than 20 types of vegetables and fruits, in addition to flowers and other plants throughout his property. Photos by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Growing together

Charlie Benton

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

* First in a five-part series Atoah – After retiring from a sales career, Tom Christenson and his wife, Wanda, moved to a property on Garland Knowles Road in Atoah.

The Robbinsville track program qualified 10 athletes for Friday's 1A state track meet. Kneeling in front are Hayden Stewart (left) and Cutler Adams. Standing in back are Zoie Shuler, Keylie Jordan, Lina Pagan, Haize Moore, Kensley Phillips and Caylin Lunsford. Not pictured are Brock Adams and Delaney Brooms. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

And then, there were 10

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 24, 2021

* State track meet preview Cherokee – When the 1A state track meet takes place Friday at N.C. A&T in Greensboro, Robbinsville will be scattered across several events.

Robbinsville Elementary School literacy coach Crystal Buchanan was able to fund classroom literacy and phonics materials for lower grades, thanks in part to funds from fast-food chain SONIC. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

SONIC helps local instructor purchase classroom materials

Charlie Benton

Thursday, June 24, 2021

A Graham County educator was able to further outfit her classroom, thanks to a grant from a well-known fast food chain.

Fontana Dam maps out 2021-22 budget

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Fontana Dam – Graham County’s smallest municipality has presented its upcoming fiscal budget. At its June 16 council meeting, the Town of Fontana Dam discussed the year ahead. The prediction included $244,700.

Man charged with kidnapping

Charlie Benton

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Tallulah – A Graham County man was arrested after an alleged kidnapping incident on June 14. Christopher Drew Hill, 41, was arrested after allegedly unlawfully restraining another man.

Local man charged with indecent liberties

Charlie Benton

Thursday, June 24, 2021

A Graham County man remains behind bars, after being arrested June 8 on the charge of indecent liberties with a child. Phillip James Graham, 21, was arrested after allegedly committing a “lewd and lascivious act” on a child under the age of 16 and at least five years younger than him.