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Lady Knights senior Desta Trammell was recently announced as the 2022-23 Smoky Mountain Conference Girls Player of the Year – her second time earning the distinction. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights senior Desta Trammell was recently announced as the 2022-23 Smoky Mountain Conference Girls Player of the Year – her second time earning the distinction. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Pursuit of her Destanee: complete

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Liz Carpenter, Sophomore, All-Conference ​​​ Robbinsville – What else can be written about Desta Trammell? She has grown up loving the sport of basketball. The competitiveness. The tenacity. The skill. The discipline. The ups. The downs.

Town to hold public hearing concerning sleeping ordinance

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Robbinsville – The county seat is one step closer to adopting an ordinance that would charge those caught sleeping on public sidewalks, streets and benches. But no matter which side of the proposal you are on, fret not: You will have a chance to make your voice heard.
From left are Graham County Rescue Squad members Larry Crisp, Brent Eller and Zeb Hutchisen with “victim” David Grant on the stretcher during a Saturday training exercise on Stratton Bald Trail. Photo courtesy of Tory Lynnes/Graham County Rescue Squad

From left are Graham County Rescue Squad members Larry Crisp, Brent Eller and Zeb Hutchisen with “victim” David Grant on the stretcher during a Saturday training exercise on Stratton Bald Trail. Photo courtesy of Tory Lynnes/Graham County Rescue Squad

Rescue squad gets new equipment

Marshall McClung
Thursday, March 16, 2023
The Graham County Rescue Squad recently received a new piece of equipment that will be used in rescuing injured persons from woodland areas. The new wheeled-basket stretcher was purchased from Cascade Rescue in Sand Point, Idaho.

Another vote, another stalemate

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Lake Santeetlah – The agenda for a local municipality’s March 9 council meeting included several items of interest. One in particular expressed optimism: No. 7, under “Old Business,” which said, “Acceptance of Ralph Mitchell’s request for medical leave of absence.
An aerial view of Robbinsville, after the now-infamous “Blizzard of ‘93” originally dumped well over three feet of snow in Graham County.

An aerial view of Robbinsville, after the now-infamous “Blizzard of ‘93” originally dumped well over three feet of snow in Graham County.

Infamous ‘Blizzard of ’93’ recalled, 30 years later

Marshall McClung
Thursday, March 16, 2023
* Editor’s note: In March 1993, Marshall McClung was working for the U.S. Forest Service when a snowstorm unlike any other seen in the Southeast swept across the region. This is his account of the impact the storm had on Graham County.
Graham County resident Aron Wehr has endured an 18-year battle with multiple sclerosis. His latest attempt to curb the disease took him to Mexico, where he underwent stem-cell treatments that included heavy doses of chemotherapy.

Graham County resident Aron Wehr has endured an 18-year battle with multiple sclerosis. His latest attempt to curb the disease took him to Mexico, where he underwent stem-cell treatments that included heavy doses of chemotherapy.

Home is Wehr the Heart is

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Aron Wehr’s 18-year battle with multiple sclerosis may not be over, but there is an 80-percent chance that he has stopped the disease’s progression in its tracks.

Black Knights falter early in season opener

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Canton – Before Robbinsville could manufacture a reply, the Black Bears had clawed ahead 10-0. The Knights certainly hoped for a better start to their season, but head coach Brent Icenhower noted several positives after a 5-inning, 12-2 loss to Pisgah (1-1) on Tuesday.
Junior Taelyr Jackson swings for an eventual double Tuesday, which was mixed into a 9-run third for Robbinsville in the Lady Knights’ 14-1 rout of Smoky Mountain. Photos by Montana Buchanan/The Graham Star

Junior Taelyr Jackson swings for an eventual double Tuesday, which was mixed into a 9-run third for Robbinsville in the Lady Knights’ 14-1 rout of Smoky Mountain. Photos by Montana Buchanan/The Graham Star

Wild horses tamed

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Webster – Even the faintest cloud of doubt about how this year’s Robbinsville varsity softball team would mesh on the field seemed to dissipate as quickly as the tightly-knit score.
Memory Frapp enters her third varsity season as the ace of the Lady Knights. Robbinsville has won the conference title each year she has toed the rubber. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Memory Frapp enters her third varsity season as the ace of the Lady Knights. Robbinsville has won the conference title each year she has toed the rubber. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights hoping mix of old, new brings success

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 9, 2023
* Robbinsville softball season preview Robbinsville – When you return both the Smoky Mountain Conference Pitcher and Player of the Year, you have to like your chances this season.
Lathan Buchanan, Robbinsville head coach Brent Icenhower and Alex Knight (from left) have a on-field discussion during a pitching change against Brevard on April 11. Buchanan and Knight are two of the seniors back for the varsity-baseball program this season. Photos courtesy of Crystal White/Robbinsville High School

Lathan Buchanan, Robbinsville head coach Brent Icenhower and Alex Knight (from left) have a on-field discussion during a pitching change against Brevard on April 11. Buchanan and Knight are two of the seniors back for the varsity-baseball program this season. Photos courtesy of Crystal White/Robbinsville High School

Black Knights eyeing first playoff berth in 11 years

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 9, 2023
* Robbinsville baseball season preview Robbinsville – The last time a Black Knights baseball team made the playoffs, this year’s seniors were 6 years old.