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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

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.

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.