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Reality sets in for Halee Anderson, Gabby Hooper, Kennedy Cable, Gracye Burchfield, Karlyn Matheson and Liz Ayers (from left), moments after Robbinsville scored the winning point in Wednesday's 25-23, 25-21, 25-22 sweep over the hosting Murphy in the finals of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament finals. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Reality sets in for Halee Anderson, Gabby Hooper, Kennedy Cable, Gracye Burchfield, Karlyn Matheson and Liz Ayers (from left), moments after Robbinsville scored the winning point in Wednesday's 25-23, 25-21, 25-22 sweep over the hosting Murphy in the finals of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament finals. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights, Bulldogs clash in tournament finals

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Murphy – Any questions that arose over who the true Smoky Mountain Conference regular-season champion was – Robbinsville and Murphy both tied for first place, sharing the distinction – were answered Wednesday night.
Lady Knights Kennedy Cable, Karlyn Matheson, Liz Ayers, Yeika Jimenez, Gracye Burchfield and Karcee Dooley (from left) celebrate after a point during Oct. 10’s sweep against Rosman. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights Kennedy Cable, Karlyn Matheson, Liz Ayers, Yeika Jimenez, Gracye Burchfield and Karcee Dooley (from left) celebrate after a point during Oct. 10’s sweep against Rosman. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Another one bites the dust

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Robbinsville – “Ever” is a long time.  But the Robbinsville High School Lady Knights have set the new standard for that word, as the Lady Knights have already clinched their first-ever Smoky Mountain Conference title and their best win/loss record. Ever.

Color Run raises $500

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Robbinsville – Robbinsville Middle School hosted the first annual Color Run on Saturday, Oct. 5.   The staff was excited about the turnout for the first-ever fun run hosted by the middle school, with about 65 people that participated.

Coyote sightings peak in October and November

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Raleigh — Hearing or seeing more coyotes these days? You’re not alone, say biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. According to them, it is common for North Carolinians to report seeing and hearing coyotes more often in October and November.

Deer hunters: Be aware of your surroundings

News Staff
Friday, October 11, 2019
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Raleigh – As deer hunting season commences around the state, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's Home From the Hunt campaign reminds hunters to be aware of their surroundings and positively identify their target before pulling the trigger.
Robbinsville senior Karlyn Matheson prepares to drive one of her team-leading 29 kills onto the Murphy side of the net during Oct. 3’s road match. Photo by Noah Shatzer/Cherokee Scout

Robbinsville senior Karlyn Matheson prepares to drive one of her team-leading 29 kills onto the Murphy side of the net during Oct. 3’s road match. Photo by Noah Shatzer/Cherokee Scout

Murphy evens score with Lady Knights

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Murphy – Round two went to Murphy. After breaking a four-year losing streak to the Lady Bulldogs earlier this season, Robbinsville (16-2) traveled to Cherokee County on Oct. 3 for the rematch, but fell in four sets to the defending Smoky Mountain Conference champions.
Robbinsville senior Rylee Anderson (22) drops Hayesville quarterback Hayden McClure for a sack during Friday’s 55-10 win over the Yellow Jackets. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Robbinsville senior Rylee Anderson (22) drops Hayesville quarterback Hayden McClure for a sack during Friday’s 55-10 win over the Yellow Jackets. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Knights swat Jackets

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Robbinsville – Coming into Friday’s game, there was a lot of buzz surrounding the Hayesville Yellow Jackets, who entered the Big Oaks fresh off a bye week and a 4-1 record.
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker talks with the media before Game 5 of the National League Division Series at Suntrust Park. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker talks with the media before Game 5 of the National League Division Series at Suntrust Park. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

'Today is a new day'

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Marietta, Ga. – Ahead of Game 5 of the National League Division Series, Atlanta Braves skipper Brian Snitker met with media to discuss where the team is after returning home to finish the first round of the playoffs. Needless to say, everything is playing in Atlanta's favor.

Too little, too late: Atlanta drops Game 1 to St. Louis

Kevin Hensley
Friday, October 4, 2019
Atlanta – In a game full of rallies, the Braves ended up on the wrong side of a comeback bid. Ahead for the majority of Thursday's NLDS opener at Suntrust Park, Atlanta's 3-1 lead slowly slipped away over the final six outs and despite a pair of homers from Ronald Acuna, Jr.