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Tytan Teesateskie continued his hot start at the varsity level last week, with the junior first baseman driving in four of Robbinsville’s runs amid a 13-3 rout of the visiting Copper Basin Cougars. To help compliment Graylen Orr’s dominant starts this year, Teesateskie has drove in seven runs during Robbinsville’s first two wins. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Tytan Teesateskie continued his hot start at the varsity level last week, with the junior first baseman driving in four of Robbinsville’s runs amid a 13-3 rout of the visiting Copper Basin Cougars. To help compliment Graylen Orr’s dominant starts this year, Teesateskie has drove in seven runs during Robbinsville’s first two wins. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Batters provide few answers for senior deliveryman

Robbinsville – Through his first three starts of the season, Graylen Orr has left hitters mystified — more often than not, returning to the dugout in short order.
Still sharp as a tack, Vera Stratton will celebrate her 100th birthday on April 10.

Still sharp as a tack, Vera Stratton will celebrate her 100th birthday on April 10.

Century of wisdom

Milltown – In April of 1924, Metro Pictures, Goldwyn Pictures, and Louis B. Mayer Company merged to form Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM); Simon & Shuster published their first crossword puzzle; J.
A downed powerline lit a fire that burned more than an acre of land Monday evening. Photo courtesy of Tory Lynnes

A downed powerline lit a fire that burned more than an acre of land Monday evening. Photo courtesy of Tory Lynnes

Downed power line sparks fire

A resident from the upper section of Mountain Creek called the Graham County 911 Center to report a brush fire visible from his home around 7:15 p.m. Monday. Firefighters with the Graham County Fire Department, N.C. Forest Service, and U.S.
Since reverting back to the former 24-hour convenience of several Graham County sanitation centers, early-morning sights like this one March 11 at the Bear Creek location have become more commonplace.

Since reverting back to the former 24-hour convenience of several Graham County sanitation centers, early-morning sights like this one March 11 at the Bear Creek location have become more commonplace.

State warns county about sanitation

Eyebrows were recently raised at the state level regarding the pivot on how sanitation centers are operated in Graham County.
Graylen Orr fires a ball to first during Monday’s conference opener against Swain. Orr manned the hill in Robbinsville’s first win of the season last week. Photo courtesy of Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Graylen Orr fires a ball to first during Monday’s conference opener against Swain. Orr manned the hill in Robbinsville’s first win of the season last week. Photo courtesy of Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

No Gray area

Rosman – Over the course of 101 pitches, Graylen Orr dazzled, danced and hoodwinked the Rosman Tigers (0-4). The hosts ultimately mustered just three hits in response to the Black Knights senior, who fanned 10 in a complete-game effort.
With his sister Bella looking on, Landen Eddings competes in the shotgun event at March 2’s FarWest Invitational. Photos courtesy of Cheri Lynn/Robbinsville Shooting Team

With his sister Bella looking on, Landen Eddings competes in the shotgun event at March 2’s FarWest Invitational. Photos courtesy of Cheri Lynn/Robbinsville Shooting Team

Locked and loaded

Ryan Lynn stands with his second-place shotgun trophy at March 2’s FarWest Invitational in Marble. Lynn finished with a 200 in the event and only missed out on first place due to a shoot-off.

Stream-lined rally

Candler – Down to their last three outs, it was gut check time for the Lady Knights. Robbinsville (3-0, 1-1) trailed Enka (2-1) 11-7, as March 7’s trip to suburban Asheville reached the top of the seventh.
A wrought-iron fence replaced the former wood structure on East Main Street early last month. The fence is lined with lights and stretches from the Five Points Road intersection to just below Robbinsville Town Hall. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

A wrought-iron fence replaced the former wood structure on East Main Street early last month. The fence is lined with lights and stretches from the Five Points Road intersection to just below Robbinsville Town Hall. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Town hoping familiarity will expedite project

Robbinsville – Though a foregone conclusion, McGill Associates still pitched Robbinsville’s aldermen with an 18-page statement of qualifications for an upcoming water-line replacement project at its March 6 meeting.

Superintendent announces retirement

Robbinsville – After 35 years of helping mold the future, Angie Knight is ready for a lighter schedule. Graham County Schools’ Superintendent announced her retirement at March 5’s board of education meeting, which is effective July 1.