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Regina Webster (shown with her husband Dickey) was cancer-free when she went for a physical in November 2010. Seven months later, she began her battle with the disease. Today, Webster’s triumph is a win she heavily attributes to her faith in God.

Regina Webster (shown with her husband Dickey) was cancer-free when she went for a physical in November 2010. Seven months later, she began her battle with the disease. Today, Webster’s triumph is a win she heavily attributes to her faith in God.

Survivors: Regina Webster

Latresa Phillips
Friday, October 13, 2023
* Part 2 of a 4-part series Tallulah – Regina Webster knows who holds her future. A woman of faith, Webster was raised in a Christian home, married a Godly man and raised her four sons in church. She played the piano, helped in Vacation Bible school in the summer and led the youth choir.

Suspected meth found near daycare

Kevin Hensley
Friday, October 13, 2023
Robbinsville – Another search warrant was recently executed inside the Cheoah Mobile Home Park on Ford Street. The Graham County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit raided a home at the back of the park July 28. Three arrests were made that night, but a return visit Sept.
Roman Jones (15) and Bryce Adams (6) lead a sandwich of Murphy's Cameron Clem during the second half of Friday's 26-21 road victory over the Bulldogs. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Roman Jones (15) and Bryce Adams (6) lead a sandwich of Murphy's Cameron Clem during the second half of Friday's 26-21 road victory over the Bulldogs. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights gain measure of revenge against Bulldogs

Kevin Hensley
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Murphy -- There was steady rainfall; tempers flaring on the field; and a thrilling conclusion. In other words, a fitting chapter in the long-standing rivalry between the Robbinsville Black Knights and the Murphy Bulldogs.
Senior Tia Hall contends the defense of Andrews’ Kinleigh Queen in Robbinsville’s 4-set road victory over the Lady Wildcats. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Senior Tia Hall contends the defense of Andrews’ Kinleigh Queen in Robbinsville’s 4-set road victory over the Lady Wildcats. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Still in the hunt

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Andrews – On paper, it’s a simple-enough ask: you have three matches left, so win out. But a quick scan of the remaining schedule on that same piece of paper will quickly reveal how daunting that task will be for the Robbinsville Lady Knights.
Chase Calhoun had his first 100-yard game in a Robbinsville uniform Friday, and he did it against his former school as part of a 46-6 rout at Cherokee. Running interference for Calhoun are Koleson Dooley (55) and Isiac Collins (61). Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Chase Calhoun had his first 100-yard game in a Robbinsville uniform Friday, and he did it against his former school as part of a 46-6 rout at Cherokee. Running interference for Calhoun are Koleson Dooley (55) and Isiac Collins (61). Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

It’s the thrill of the Chase

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The box score from Friday's game at Cherokee. Cherokee – Chase Calhoun’s stomach was in knots as the Robbinsville team bus pulled into the parking area Friday.
Moments after securing the program’s first outright JV conference title in over a decade, the Robbinsville Black Knights gather to commemorate the victory at Swain County High School. Photo courtesy of Tonia Walsh/Robbinsville Middle School

Moments after securing the program’s first outright JV conference title in over a decade, the Robbinsville Black Knights gather to commemorate the victory at Swain County High School. Photo courtesy of Tonia Walsh/Robbinsville Middle School

Alone at last

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Bryson City – There will be no need to break out the rule book to determine a tiebreaker; a phone call to congratulate a rival coach on sharing a piece of the bragging rights will go undialed.
Cindy Cable found out her breast cancer was contained on Valentine’s Day of this year. She volunteers to drive the van for the weekly Celebrate Recovery gathering at Sweetgum Baptist Church. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Cindy Cable found out her breast cancer was contained on Valentine’s Day of this year. She volunteers to drive the van for the weekly Celebrate Recovery gathering at Sweetgum Baptist Church. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Survivors: Cindy Cable

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, October 5, 2023
  *Editor’s note: This is the debut of a 4-part series focusing on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as those who have underwent the battle – and won – share their experiences. Sweetwater – Cindy Cable is a miracle. Just ask her – she will be glad to share her story with you.

Department heads call for pay raises

Ruby Annas
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Robbinsville – The Graham County Board of Commissioners heard concerns about pay rates within three departments of the local body during a special-called Friday meeting.
Roman Jones (15) and Tytan Teesateskie (72) celebrate Jones’ two-point conversion pass reception Friday at Cherokee. The snag capped the first scoring drive of the game for either team, with Robbinsville pouring it on from that point forward in a 46-6 rout of the Braves. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Roman Jones (15) and Tytan Teesateskie (72) celebrate Jones’ two-point conversion pass reception Friday at Cherokee. The snag capped the first scoring drive of the game for either team, with Robbinsville pouring it on from that point forward in a 46-6 rout of the Braves. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville topples Cherokee in conference opener

Kevin Hensley
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Cherokee – Following a defensive stalemate in the first quarter, two Black Knights had eclipsed 100 rushing yards at the end of the night.