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Despite the best efforts of Wildcat Cameron Rattler, Robbinsville junior shooting guard Donovan Carpenter soars toward the net during Tuesday’s win over Andrews. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Despite the best efforts of Wildcat Cameron Rattler, Robbinsville junior shooting guard Donovan Carpenter soars toward the net during Tuesday’s win over Andrews. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Who’s next?

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Andrews – At this point, one has to wonder: just who can stop Robbinsville’s pursuit of history? Following a 52-43 triumph Tuesday at Andrews, the Black Knights are off to their best start ever: 7-0.

Williams dubbed ‘Foard Tough’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Newton – There is no level of competition that has conquered Kage Williams this season. Now at a healthy 25-0, Williams continued his quest to have another wing constructed at his homestead Saturday, collecting the Most Outstanding Wrestler distinction at the annual Fred T.
Unidentified firefighters prepare their gear while fighting a house fire at 1005 Hares Creek Road on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Unidentified firefighters prepare their gear while fighting a house fire at 1005 Hares Creek Road on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Family regrouping following house fire

Randy Foster
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Tallulah – Rachel Riddle was busy with chores and a project for the library about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, while her husband Bobby was in the basement, puttering at his workbench. About 15 minutes after Rachel put her 22-month-old granddaughter Kenley down for a nap, a smoke alarm went off.
Patrol Deputy Chase Hughes (center) grimaces as he is tased by trainer Travis Brooks, a detective with the Graham County Sheriff’s Office. Hughes was braced by Capt. Joseph Jones (left) and Narcotics Officer Matt Cox. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Patrol Deputy Chase Hughes (center) grimaces as he is tased by trainer Travis Brooks, a detective with the Graham County Sheriff’s Office. Hughes was braced by Capt. Joseph Jones (left) and Narcotics Officer Matt Cox. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Sheriff bolsters taser training

Randy Foster
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Robbinsville – A case of trespassing escalated to a physical fight with a sheriff’s deputy that Sheriff Brad Hoxit said revealed a deficiency in his department – several of his deputies needed tasers. But to do that, they needed qualification training.
The Robbinsville Middle School wrestling team gathers to celebrate its 2022-23 Smoky Mountain Conference tournament championship Dec. 15, moments after winning the title on their home mat.

The Robbinsville Middle School wrestling team gathers to celebrate its 2022-23 Smoky Mountain Conference tournament championship Dec. 15, moments after winning the title on their home mat.

Middle school captures conference-tournament title

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Robbinsville – When your varsity program secures 11 state champions over the last two seasons, the excitement generated is bound to trickle down the food chain. The remainder of the decade is seemingly in good hands for Robbinsville wrestling.
Santa Claus greets exuberant Robbinsville Elementary School children after hitching a ride on a helicopter and landing on the 50-yard line at Big Oaks Stadium on Dec. 15. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Santa Claus greets exuberant Robbinsville Elementary School children after hitching a ride on a helicopter and landing on the 50-yard line at Big Oaks Stadium on Dec. 15. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Santa Claus comes to town

Randy Foster
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Robbinsville – Santa Claus carved out time from his busy December schedule to make two appearances in Robbinsville over the past week. Mr. Claus’ visits were facilitated by Bob Keber of Robbinsville.
Zirriyah Wachacha drives to the basket Dec. 5 against Cherokee. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Zirriyah Wachacha drives to the basket Dec. 5 against Cherokee. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights again tame Cats

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Andrews – In its only action of the week, Robbinsville Middle School once again swept its Cherokee-County neighbors. A quick Dec. 8 zip to Andrews netted the middle-school girls a 34-26 win over the Wildcats, with the middle-school boys picking up a 33-30 triumph.
The Robbinsville Black Knights pause to celebrate their second-straight Falcon Frenzy victory Saturday.

The Robbinsville Black Knights pause to celebrate their second-straight Falcon Frenzy victory Saturday.

Black Knights again conquer Falcon Frenzy

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Hendersonville – For the second-straight season, Robbinsville wrestling stood atop the Falcon Frenzy standings. The two-day tournament – held each year at West Henderson High School – concluded Saturday, with Robbinsville posting 176 team points to wrap up the championship.
Robbinsville’s Liz Carpenter (23) and Kensley Phillips slow down the drive of North Buncombe’s Peyton Whitson on Friday. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Robbinsville’s Liz Carpenter (23) and Kensley Phillips slow down the drive of North Buncombe’s Peyton Whitson on Friday. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Blackhawks clip Lady Knights

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Robbinsville – The chips simply did not fall in the Lady Knights’ favor. In what evolved into a back-and-forth tussle, Robbinsville (3-2, 0-1) incurred its first loss of the season Friday, dropping a 47-46 heartbreaker to the North Buncombe Blackhawks.