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As his father Coy celebrates, Cuttler Adams speaks on the phone with Yale head coach Tony Reno, who helped Adams announce his college selection at a special Feb. 7 signing. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

As his father Coy celebrates, Cuttler Adams speaks on the phone with Yale head coach Tony Reno, who helped Adams announce his college selection at a special Feb. 7 signing. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

From Atoah to Yale

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Robbinsville – Outside of his immediate family, Cuttler Adams did an excellent job keeping his college football plans hush-hush. Really, the decision was made months ago. Adams still weighed his options until just three weeks ago, when he informed his family that Yale University in New Haven, Conn.
Graham County was without all eight of its sanitation sites for roughly three weeks, but it appears that the absence of convenience did little to teach those who are largely responsible for the original closures – as evident from this snapshot taken at the Snowbird site on the morning of Feb. 5.

Graham County was without all eight of its sanitation sites for roughly three weeks, but it appears that the absence of convenience did little to teach those who are largely responsible for the original closures – as evident from this snapshot taken at the Snowbird site on the morning of Feb. 5.

All trash sites re-opened

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Dumpsters were returned to the Bear Creek sanitation site Friday, officially signaling that all eight of the county’s trash centers were back open for business. However, the same issues that played a large role in the board of commissioners’ decision to close five of the locations Jan.

Voting begins today

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Robbinsville – Graham County constituents are welcome to begin making their voices heard at the polls today. The 2024 primary election kicks off with one-stop (early) voting being held at the county’s board of elections office (196 Knight St., Suite A).
Kyler Branham hooks Mitchell's Jayden Burleson for an eventual near-fall in the second round of the state dual-team tournament Saturday. Branham went on to score the second majority decision for Robbinsville in the match. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Kyler Branham hooks Mitchell's Jayden Burleson for an eventual near-fall in the second round of the state dual-team tournament Saturday. Branham went on to score the second majority decision for Robbinsville in the match. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights ousted by Vikings

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Newland – The quest for another 1A dual team championship will have to wait at least one more year. Despite holding the No. 1 Western seed, Robbinsville (32-3) had to travel to Avery County (No. 2) for regional competition in the state postseason Jan. 31.

Woes of the road

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Hayesville – Try as they may, the Lady Knights could only serve one cold plate of revenge during a 3-game road trip. Robbinsville went 1-2 away from its friendly confines this week, with a season split Friday against Andrews wedged between a non-conference loss at Hiwassee Dam on Feb.
The Black Knights erupt, moments after Robbinsville’s Darion Ledbetter hit the buzzer-beating winner Friday at Andrews. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The Black Knights erupt, moments after Robbinsville’s Darion Ledbetter hit the buzzer-beating winner Friday at Andrews. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Better safe than sorry

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Isiac Collins breaks away during the first half of Friday’s JV boys showdown in Andrews. Andrews – With 10 seconds left in Friday’s divisional game, Bryce Adams batted down the go-ahead jumper from Ty Clark.

Last hurrahs; 1st time greetings

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 8, 2024
*State indoor track preview A nice balance of newcomers and veterans will make the trek to Winston-Salem on Saturday for the 1A/2A state indoor track championship meet.
The Robbinsville Mites gather at the conclusion of Saturday’s league tournament, to relish in the moment of winning the 2023-24 title. Kneeling in front are Channing Mull (left) and Brayden Allison. Second row (from left) are Jed Baxter, Micah York, Draylen Hill, Dex Webster, Conner Hyde, Tanner Fouts and Elijah Millsaps. Third row (from left) are assistant coach James York, Carsan Snider, Hudson Blevins and David Guzman. Back row (from left) are head coach Corey Snider, Tyler Holder and Levi Satterfield.

The Robbinsville Mites gather at the conclusion of Saturday’s league tournament, to relish in the moment of winning the 2023-24 title. Kneeling in front are Channing Mull (left) and Brayden Allison. Second row (from left) are Jed Baxter, Micah York, Draylen Hill, Dex Webster, Conner Hyde, Tanner Fouts and Elijah Millsaps. Third row (from left) are assistant coach James York, Carsan Snider, Hudson Blevins and David Guzman. Back row (from left) are head coach Corey Snider, Tyler Holder and Levi Satterfield.

Boyz II Men

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 8, 2024
The Robbinsville Termites celebrate with the 2023-24 Smokey Mountain Youth Conference tournament trophy, moments after defeating Hayesville on Saturday in the finals. Front row are Ty Carver (left) and Kayden Teesateskie.
Members of the Robbinsville Middle School Lady Knights celebrate after winning the 42nd Annual North Carolina Junior High State Championship on Saturday. Photos courtesy of Sarah Orr/Lady Knights Wrestling

Members of the Robbinsville Middle School Lady Knights celebrate after winning the 42nd Annual North Carolina Junior High State Championship on Saturday. Photos courtesy of Sarah Orr/Lady Knights Wrestling

Titles fit for queens

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Advance – Against elite performers from around the state, Robbinsville showed why its wrestling program has a feared reputation.

Board member asks for new chairman

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Robbinsville – Just over two hours into Tuesday’s Graham County Board of Education meeting, board member Debra “Hank” Dinschel stated, “I want to elect a new chairman.”Dinschel was almost 30 minutes into a speech on board procedures when she proposed her idea to remove Rodney Nelson from his post.