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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.

Quest for gold almost over

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Hayesville – A win tonight would achieve something that the JV Black Knights football program has not accomplished in quite some time.
Junior Claire Barlow (3) rises above Swain County’s Kinsley Hyatt during Sept. 21’s road match in Bryson City. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Junior Claire Barlow (3) rises above Swain County’s Kinsley Hyatt during Sept. 21’s road match in Bryson City. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Rough Knights at the office

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Robbinsville – The reintroduction to conference play did not go according to plan for the Robbinsville Lady Knights. An 8-match win streak was snapped in a 4-set loss at Swain County on Sept.
Senior running back Cuttler Adams pokes through an open spot during the second half of Friday’s home loss to Rabun Gap, Ga. Photos by Danielle Crabtree/The Graham Star

Senior running back Cuttler Adams pokes through an open spot during the second half of Friday’s home loss to Rabun Gap, Ga. Photos by Danielle Crabtree/The Graham Star

Home invasion

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Final stats from Friday's game against Rabun Gap, Ga.
This drawing shows the new route for the upcoming Robbinsville High School Homecoming Parade on Oct. 13, which will see the route begin and end at the new entrance to the school (Wayne Carringer Blvd., off Rodney Orr Bypass).

This drawing shows the new route for the upcoming Robbinsville High School Homecoming Parade on Oct. 13, which will see the route begin and end at the new entrance to the school (Wayne Carringer Blvd., off Rodney Orr Bypass).

Homecoming Parade set for Oct. 13

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Robbinsville – All community members, organizations, businesses, clubs, sports and churches are being called upon by Robbinsville High School, encouraging support and participation in this year’s homecoming parade. The annual extravaganza will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13.