Robbinsville

Members of the Robbinsville wrestling program pose with the 2021 Devil Duals trophy, after the Knights conquered the field Dec. 22. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The ‘Ville: not paid by the hour

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Bryson City – It was just another day at the office for the Black Knights. Robbinsville (10-1) buzzed through Franklin, Madison, Hayesville, Enka and the hosting Swain County Maroon Devils at the annual Devil Duals on Dec. 22, collecting their third trophy in as many weeks.

Bobby Kays was accused of using a Graham County Sheriff’s Office vehicle to run through the front of Robbinsville Pharmacy on May 8.

Remembering 2021 in Graham County

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Even as the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic raged on, Graham County – as a whole – continued to experience both positives and negatives in 2021.

Rev. Donald Colvard

News Staff

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

The Rev. Donald P. Colvard, 96 of the Franks Creek community of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Thomas Jefferson Colvard and Maude Phillips Colvard.

Robert “Jeff” Hyde

News Staff

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Robert “Jeff” Jeffrey Hyde, 61 of Salem, S.C. passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021 at his home. A native of Graham County, he was the son of Camilla Lee Sutherland of Robbinsville, N.C. and the late Robert Hyde of Cherokee, N.C.

James K. Waldroup

News Staff

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

James Kenneth Waldroup, 74 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Bonnie Crisp Waldroup and three sisters.

Board approves premium pay

Charlie Benton

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Robbinsville – More Graham County employees will now benefit from premium pay, following a vote at the Graham County Board of Commissioners meeting Dec. 21. The board voted unanimously in favor of $1,500 in premium pay for detention officers employed between Jan. 1, 2020 and Nov.

Dr. Patrick Kelley is selling his Robbinsville dental practice to Dr. Kelsey Cody. Dr. Kelley began his practice in Graham County in 1988. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Longtime Robbinsville dentist, associate to swap roles

Randy Foster

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Robbinsville – Dr. Patrick Kelley had a mission when he started his dental practice in Robbinsville in August of 1988. The rural town had been without a dentist for more than a year and Dr. Kelley saw an opportunity to provide a vital service for a community in need. “I started from scratch,” Dr.

Members of the Robbinsville wrestling program pose with the 2021 Great Smoky Mountain Grapple tournament championship after Saturday's triumph in Asheville. The Knights have won two tournaments in a row. Photo courtesy of Susan Crowe/Contributing Photographer

Peak performance

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Asheville – Whether it be in a dual format or a team tournament, Robbinsville is dangerous. The Knights continued to decorate their 2021-22 season Friday and Saturday, competing in the Great Smoky Mountain Grapple at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center.

Members of the Robbinsville Middle School wrestling program celebrate the Knights’ 2021-22 Smoky Mountain Conference tournament championship, after the team clinched the crown Dec. 15 at Swain County. Photo courtesy of Crystal Hooper/Contributing Photographer

Kings of the hill

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Bryson City – It has been a most-interesting season for the Robbinsville Middle School wrestling team.

Lady Knights senior Halee Anderson makes a hard cut past the defense of Murphy’s Lailee Holloway during Tuesday’s road game. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Second-half woes

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Murphy – It certainly wasn’t the outcome the Lady Knights were hoping for.