Regional

Vaccine efforts begin in county

Charlie Benton
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Some in Graham County are able to breathe a sigh of relief, as the COVID-19 vaccine is slowly – but surely – rolled out in the community.  County Health Director Beth Booth said that as of Tuesday, 400 doses of the vaccine had been administered in Graham County.

Georgia man perishes after New Year’s crash

Charlie Benton
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Stecoah – A Georgia man has died following a New Year’s night crash on Hwy. 28 in Graham County. The N.C. Highway Patrol confirmed the Jan. 11 death of 46-year-old Nghia H. Le, from injuries sustained in the wreck. Le’s address was listed as 5510 Stonewood Court in Norcross, Ga.

Stayin’ alive

Kevin Hensley
Monday, January 18, 2021
Bryson City – For the second straight week, the Robbinsville cross country team traveled to Kituwah Mound. For the third straight week, the Knights will return to the course. Following a solid performance at the Jan.
Brock Adams races past Hayesville's Brady Shook on a fast break during Friday's 60-56 loss to the Jackets. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Brock Adams races past Hayesville's Brady Shook on a fast break during Friday's 60-56 loss to the Jackets. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Too little, too late

Kevin Hensley
Monday, January 18, 2021
For much of the fourth quarter Friday night, Robbinsville seemed destined to complete a comeback.
Kylie Farley, Ivy Odom, Delaney Brooms, Tai Owle, Kelsey Waldroup and Abbi Sawyer (from left) celebrate a Sawyer ace during Jan. 7's season finale at Murphy. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Kylie Farley, Ivy Odom, Delaney Brooms, Tai Owle, Kelsey Waldroup and Abbi Sawyer (from left) celebrate a Sawyer ace during Jan. 7's season finale at Murphy. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

End of the road

Kevin Hensley
Monday, January 18, 2021
Murphy – Instead of preparing for a playoff game, Robbinsville is saying goodbye to its 2020-21 volleyball season. For the first time since 2011, the Lady Knights (10-4, 8-4) will not be participating in the postseason, as the N.C.
This is one of several new maps available from the Graham County Travel and Tourism office.

This is one of several new maps available from the Graham County Travel and Tourism office.

Tourism office rolls out new maps

Charlie Benton
Monday, January 18, 2021
Visitors to Graham County will now have a stronger authority on where to go and what to see locally, as the Graham County Travel and Tourism Authority rolls out its new county maps.  Last week, the new county folding maps and  tear off maps premiered.

Cawthorn against violence at capitol

Charlie Benton
Monday, January 18, 2021
Washington – North Carolina 11th District Congressman Madison Cawthorn has released a statement condemning those who participated in the uprising at the U.S. Capitol Building on Wednesday, Jan. 6.
Lady Knights’ basketball players Desta Trammell, Gabby Hooper, Lina Pagan, Kensley Phillips, Halee Anderson, Dallas Garrett, Zoie Shuler, Aubrie Wachacha, Linsey Orr, Karcee Dooley and Yeika Jimenez – as well as head coach Lucas Ford and assistant coaches Kadey Phillips and Eddie Howell (from left) – line up for the playing of the national anthem before the Jan. 5 season opener against Rosman. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights’ basketball players Desta Trammell, Gabby Hooper, Lina Pagan, Kensley Phillips, Halee Anderson, Dallas Garrett, Zoie Shuler, Aubrie Wachacha, Linsey Orr, Karcee Dooley and Yeika Jimenez – as well as head coach Lucas Ford and assistant coaches Kadey Phillips and Eddie Howell (from left) – line up for the playing of the national anthem before the Jan. 5 season opener against Rosman. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

COVID shuts down Lady Knights

Kevin Hensley
Monday, January 18, 2021
Robbinsville – It was just a matter of time before the global pandemic affected local sports. Following the Jan. 5 home season opener with Rosman, a player for the Lady Tigers tested positive for COVID-19. The athlete also had a mask exemption and logged considerable minutes in the contest.
Kensley Phillips shows off her vertical prowess while rising for the kill Monday at Andrews. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Kensley Phillips shows off her vertical prowess while rising for the kill Monday at Andrews. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Sweeps week

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 7, 2021
It’s crunch time for the Robbinsville Lady Knights.