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100 successes

Kevin Hensley
Friday, December 8, 2023
Charlotte – Even in the bright lights of the big city, Alexis Panama found a way to stick out. With a 7-4, semifinal decision nod over South Rowan’s Mateo Diaz, Panama achieved career victory No. 100 for Robbinsville.
In the scramble for a fumble, Kage Williams laid a hard hit on Mount Airy’s Ian Gallimore. Photos by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

In the scramble for a fumble, Kage Williams laid a hard hit on Mount Airy’s Ian Gallimore. Photos by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

End of the road

Kevin Hensley
Friday, December 8, 2023
The box score from Robbinsville's 1A Western Regional Final loss to Mount Airy on Dec. 1, 2023. Robbinsville – It came down to who could effectively cash in on turnovers.

Brush fire threatens home

Marshall McClung
Friday, December 8, 2023
Robbinsville – Firefighters with the Graham County Fire Department, N.C. Forest Service and U.S. Forest Service responded to an out-of-control brush fire on Dillard Orr Road around 6:20 p.m. Nov. 29.
Local resident MJ Bigos observes the gifts on the tree to give to Graham County senior citizens. Photo by Ruby Annas/news@grahamstar.com

Local resident MJ Bigos observes the gifts on the tree to give to Graham County senior citizens. Photo by Ruby Annas/news@grahamstar.com

’Tis the season of giving … tree

Ruby Annas
Friday, December 8, 2023
Robbinsville – The Graham County Public Library is bringing holiday cheer with the annual Giving Tree. Near the entrance of the library is a green Christmas tree filled with ornaments – not bulbs or snowflakes, but slips of paper, with gifts listed for Graham County senior citizens.
Maxine Williams meets with Santa at last year’s Robbinsville High School Christmas Bazaar. Saturday, Williams will serve as the grand marshal of this year’s Christmas parade.

Maxine Williams meets with Santa at last year’s Robbinsville High School Christmas Bazaar. Saturday, Williams will serve as the grand marshal of this year’s Christmas parade.

Williams decreed Grand Marshal for Christmas parade

Ruby Annas
Friday, December 8, 2023
Robbinsville – A homegrown realtor is the grand marshal for the Robbinsville Christmas Parade on Saturday. Southland Realty’s Maxine Williams has been afforded this year’s duty as grand marshal of the annual extravaganza, which begins at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Senior Chase Calhoun (2) shoves away the attempt of Mount Airy’s Ian Gallimore during Friday’s 1A Western Regional Final in Robbinsville. Photo by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

Senior Chase Calhoun (2) shoves away the attempt of Mount Airy’s Ian Gallimore during Friday’s 1A Western Regional Final in Robbinsville. Photo by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

Robbinsville halted in Western finale

Kevin Hensley
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Robbinsville – The Black Knights saw their magical run to the 1A Western Regional finals come to a heartbreaking end Friday against the defending state champions. Trailing 17-16 as the contest entered the fourth quarter, Robbinsville (No. 1, 13-2) was held in-check by Mount Airy (No.
Lady Knight cheerleaders Raylee Knott (left) and Kalyn Cable recently entertained the masses at Disney World.

Lady Knight cheerleaders Raylee Knott (left) and Kalyn Cable recently entertained the masses at Disney World.

Sharing Christmas cheer

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – As we enter this season of holiday cheer, two Robbinsville High School cheerleaders are working overtime.
Tim Grant (14) swats the ball out of Camren Robinson's possession during Robbinsville's rout over Martins Creek on Nov. 20. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Tim Grant (14) swats the ball out of Camren Robinson's possession during Robbinsville's rout over Martins Creek on Nov. 20. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights sting Jackets

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Hayesville – The post-Thanksgiving, turkey hangover failed to affect the Robbinsville Middle School basketball program.

Jetting toward success

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Candler – While others were spending time with loved ones or traveling for the holiday, Robbinsville’s wrestling program was busy plying its craft. The dedication paid dividends, as you could look anywhere on the results for Nov.