Robbinsville

Jack Edward McCray

News Staff
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Jack Edward McCray, 68 of the Massey Branch community of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Robbinsville, N.C. He was a native of Clay County, N.C. and the son of the late Nathan and Inez Canup McCray.

Injured hiker rescued above lodge

Marshall McClung
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Tapoco – Graham County 911 received a call from a couple around 4:30 p.m. on March 29, stating that they had found an injured woman lying in a section of the Slickrock Trail from the trailhead below Tapoco Lodge.

Car show details revealed

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Robbinsville – Details are being worked out for a car show that will be held in Robbinsville on May 7. Members of the Robbinsville Tourism Authority met on March 29 to discuss the event.
Aaron Whittemore (left) with the Hemlock Restoration Initiative describes the difference between healthy and unhealthy hemlock trees near Robbinsville on March 29. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Aaron Whittemore (left) with the Hemlock Restoration Initiative describes the difference between healthy and unhealthy hemlock trees near Robbinsville on March 29. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Initiative discusses affordable hemlock treatment

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Snowbird – A small group of people from several surrounding counties gathered around Aaron Whittemore as he described the eastern hemlock tree close by. This tree is struggling to live, he explained.
In a cloud of dust, middle school Lady Knight Daphne Barlow slides under the tag during Tuesday’s road loss to Swain County. Photo courtesy of Tyffany Hicks/Contributing Photographer

In a cloud of dust, middle school Lady Knight Daphne Barlow slides under the tag during Tuesday’s road loss to Swain County. Photo courtesy of Tyffany Hicks/Contributing Photographer

1 win, 1 loss

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Martins Creek – It took a few games to bring it all together, but the middle school Black Knights finally moved into the win column Friday. In a road trip to Martins Creek, Robbinsville (1-3) knocked off the Hornets 5-2, thanks in part to a well-rounded afternoon from Rylen Orr.
Robbinsville’s Bryc Garrison had two hits and scored a run in the Knights’ loss to Swain County on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Raven Rattler/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Robbinsville’s Bryc Garrison had two hits and scored a run in the Knights’ loss to Swain County on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Raven Rattler/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Knights searching for answers

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Robbinsville – After beginning the season with a victory, the Black Knights are still looking for win No. 2.
Robbinsville continues to pulverize the ball, with three Lady Knights launching long balls Monday at Hayesville. From left are Halee Anderson, Patience Frapp – who hit two – and Memory Frapp. Photo courtesy of Susan Crowe

Robbinsville continues to pulverize the ball, with three Lady Knights launching long balls Monday at Hayesville. From left are Halee Anderson, Patience Frapp – who hit two – and Memory Frapp. Photo courtesy of Susan Crowe

Breakin’ stitches

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Hayesville – Four home runs and a no-hitter. In a season where Robbinsville has a team average of .420 – while one pitcher has a 1.33 ERA and 50 strikeouts – Monday’s blowout at Hayesville (2-3, 0-3) should come as no surprise.
Robbinsville’s Yeika Jimenez was named the 1A West/Midwest Girls All-Star Game MVP, following her performance in Saturday’s exhibition at Highlands School. Presenting Jimenez with her award is (from left) Greg Grantham, executive director of the N.C. Basketball Coaches Association; Que Tucker, commissioner of the N.C. High School Athletic Association; and Dr. Bud Black, executive director of the 1A West/Midwest All-Star Games. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville’s Yeika Jimenez was named the 1A West/Midwest Girls All-Star Game MVP, following her performance in Saturday’s exhibition at Highlands School. Presenting Jimenez with her award is (from left) Greg Grantham, executive director of the N.C. Basketball Coaches Association; Que Tucker, commissioner of the N.C. High School Athletic Association; and Dr. Bud Black, executive director of the 1A West/Midwest All-Star Games. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Hey now, you’re an All-Star

Kevin Hensley
Monday, March 28, 2022
Highlands – For the first time since 2019, the 1A West/Midwest All-Star Games took place. And Robbinsville’s basketball program made sure to leave its mark on the evening, which played out at Highlands School.
Robbinsville’s Will Crisp competes in the rifle competition at Saturday’s District 9 Tournament. Photo courtesy of Cheri Lynn/Robbinsville Shooting Team

Robbinsville’s Will Crisp competes in the rifle competition at Saturday’s District 9 Tournament. Photo courtesy of Cheri Lynn/Robbinsville Shooting Team

Shooting season ends at district

Kevin Hensley
Monday, March 28, 2022
Columbus – Robbinsville’s shooting season came to an unfortunate end at Saturday’s District 9 Tournament, which was held at the Polk County Gun Club.