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3 Knights named All-Conference

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Luke Lovin The 2025 All-Smoky Mountain Conference team was recently unveiled. Three Robbinsville Black Knights were on the roster: senior Quinn Jumper and junior Luke Lovin were named to the All-Conference line-up, while freshman Easton Shuler received an Honorable Mention.

He’s back!

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Robbinsville – It’s rare that a coach comes out of retirement on a fourth occasion – and with an undefeated streak on the line, no less.
Claire Barlow and Bryce Adams were named Robbinsville High School’s respective female and male Most Valuable athletes at May 15 R-Club Banquet. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Claire Barlow and Bryce Adams were named Robbinsville High School’s respective female and male Most Valuable athletes at May 15 R-Club Banquet. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Elite athletes recognized at R-Club banquet

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Robbinsville – A recurring theme emerged as May 15's R-Club Banquet rolled through the awards portion of the evening. In fact, it spoiled the ending.
The Robbinsville High School Class of 2025 unwind at the end of Friday’s commencement exercise. Photos by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

The Robbinsville High School Class of 2025 unwind at the end of Friday’s commencement exercise. Photos by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

‘This is just the beginning’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Robbinsville – Equipped with endless optimism and universal support for their peers, another line of graduates participated in the annual commencement exercise Friday.

County eyeing $25M budget

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Robbinsville – A draft of the much-discussed 2025-26 Graham County budget was presented to the board of commissioners at May 20's meeting. The county is targeting a balance of $25,453,201 for the fiscal year, which begins July 1 and continues through June 30.
Austin Bohn, Colton McCoy and Nathan Frederick greet Cameron Allison moments after Robbinsville's 4x400 relay team clinched third place at Friday's state meet. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Austin Bohn, Colton McCoy and Nathan Frederick greet Cameron Allison moments after Robbinsville's 4x400 relay team clinched third place at Friday's state meet. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Relaying new records

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Greensboro – Though no gold was collected, Robbinsville still made a significant impact at Friday's 1A track & field state championship meet.
Graham County's native flower is in full bloom at the Mill Creek residence of James Crisp.

Graham County's native flower is in full bloom at the Mill Creek residence of James Crisp.

Azalea photo contest underway

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Tallulah – For the third consecutive year, The Graham Star has paired with Graham County Travel & Tourism to sponsor an Azalea Photo Contest. Simply snap a photo of the county's native flower and submit to editor@grahamstar.com. Only digital photos will be accepted (limit one per entry).
Anna Wehr and Ryan Lynn will lead the Robbinsville High School Class of 2025 onto the floor Friday as this year’s respective valedictorian and salutatorian. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Anna Wehr and Ryan Lynn will lead the Robbinsville High School Class of 2025 onto the floor Friday as this year’s respective valedictorian and salutatorian. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Wisdom from the top

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Robbinsville – Each year, two special students are recognized for not only their academic success but the challenges and personal commitments they have overcome to accept the titles of valedictorian and salutatorian of their graduating class.