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Black Knights head coach Jake Beasley discusses strategy with his players during a timeout at Monday's scrimmage against Murphy. Robbinsville finished its summer with 18 exhibitions under its belt. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Practice makes perfect

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Robbinsville – If Monday's exhibitions are any indication, another Smoky Mountain Conference title could very well be in the immediate future of Black Knights basketball. Hosting Murphy and Andrews for a pair of scrimmages, Robbinsville went through its playbook with a roster of 10 at its disposal.

Lady Vols freshman Zoie Shuler stands at third in Tennessee's third game of the Women's College World Series June 1 against UCLA. Photo courtesy of Kylie Shuler

One story ends, another begins

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 26, 2025

At any given time between May 16 – June 2, one could simply turn on either the Super Regionals or the Women's College World Series and spot a Graham County native on the field.

The Dragon Pit might have a new identity, but the location and menu remain familiar. Former T Dubbs owner Tracy Williams (left) sold the popular barbecue stand to Aaron Bradley in February. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Different name, same menu

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Robbinsville – Aaron Bradley had no idea what he was getting into when he spotted something on the side of the road and turned his vehicle around some eight years ago. "God works in different ways," Bradley said. "He's got a path for everybody." Bradley was traveling with his family on U.S.

$25M budget adopted

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Robbinsville – Slight alterations are present in the budget adopted by the Graham County Board of Commissioners on Monday.

County, school district re-open justice center negotiations

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Robbinsville – Less than an hour after the unanimous approval of the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, Graham County commissioners were behind closed doors and revisiting the idea of building a new justice center on existing school grounds.

Teachers of the Year revealed

Latresa Phillips

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Robbinsville – Graham County Schools just wrapped up another year of education and in turn, each institution elected a teacher that demonstrates outstanding leadership and excellence as its Teacher of the Year.

Taylor named Player of the Year

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Naomi Taylor rounded out her career at Robbinsville with the distinction of being named Smoky Mountain Conference Player of the Year. The All-Conference team was released at the conclusion of the division's competition in the postseason.

County addresses ‘deficiencies’

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Robbinsville – At long last, it appears the county has emerged from a treacherous storm and is beginning to tread water. At a continued board of commissioners meeting June 3, senior audit manager TD Hill with Lexington-based RH CPAs, PLLC presented the 2022-23 Graham County audit.

Youth football kickoffs changed

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Depending on when your athlete suits up, cooler temperatures could await when their respective youth football game kicks off this fall. The Smokey Mountain Youth Conference recently voted to switch to an evening schedule for its typical four-game slate. Games will now follow a 4 p.m./5 p.m./6:30 p.

Wyleigh Gibby reaches for a pop-up during Monday's 8U coach-pitch game between Murphy/Ranger All-Stars and Robbinsville. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Little League, big problem

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Surrounded by a bevy of excitement, the Blue Ridge Mountain Little League released its championship playoff brackets Memorial Day weekend.