Robbinsville

Carlos "Wooly" Orr

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Carlos “Wooly” Orr, 81 of Robbinsville, N.C. passed away Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Robbinsville, N.C. He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Floyd and Lily Jordan Orr.

Tosha Lynn McCarter

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Tosha Lynn McCarter, 35 of Sevierville, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Robbinsville, N.C. and a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. She worked as a CNA and loved helping anyone in need. She loved her husband and her daughters.
The Black Knight Band is finishing its first marching season under the leadership of alumna Amber Watkins. Photo courtesy of Maria Shook Photography

The Black Knight Band is finishing its first marching season under the leadership of alumna Amber Watkins. Photo courtesy of Maria Shook Photography

The beat goes on

Charlie Benton
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Robbinsville – As its first marching season under a new director draws to a close, the Black Knight band has experienced several milestones. The band ended its semester playing a holiday music program Tuesday night, after marching in the Gatlinburg, Tenn. Christmas parade earlier in the month.
Robbinsville’s Logan Hyde has Murphy’s Sam Kessler hooked for a near-fall during Monday’s dual with the Bulldogs. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville’s Logan Hyde has Murphy’s Sam Kessler hooked for a near-fall during Monday’s dual with the Bulldogs. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

2 duals, 2 wins

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Robbinsville – Even when faced with an early adversity, the Knights refuse to stay down for the count. In its toughest dual of the season, Robbinsville (4-0) welcomed the Enka Jets on Saturday, and though the Knights triumphed 53-19, things did not look promising in the beginning.
An emotional group of Black Knights accept the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s 1A Western Regional runner-up plaque Friday night at Mitchell High School. From left are Carson White, Isaac Wiggins, Drake Hill, Carlos Wesley, Dasan Gross and Eddie Brooms. Photo by Zack Colburn/ZWCSports

An emotional group of Black Knights accept the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s 1A Western Regional runner-up plaque Friday night at Mitchell High School. From left are Carson White, Isaac Wiggins, Drake Hill, Carlos Wesley, Dasan Gross and Eddie Brooms. Photo by Zack Colburn/ZWCSports

Black Knights ousted in Western Regional final

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Bakersville – From the opening kickoff Friday night, Mitchell’s line dominated the 1A Western Regional Final.
Robbinsville junior Kensley Phillips swats the ball away from Highlands’ Beatrice Bryson during Tuesday’s season opener. Phillips’ defense played a key role in the Lady Knights’ 59-39 win over the Lady Highlanders. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Robbinsville junior Kensley Phillips swats the ball away from Highlands’ Beatrice Bryson during Tuesday’s season opener. Phillips’ defense played a key role in the Lady Knights’ 59-39 win over the Lady Highlanders. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Knights conquer Highlanders in season openers

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Robbinsville – The Knights’ varsity basketball program gave the Graham County faithful a sample of what’s to come this season. And after Tuesday’s straight sweep of Highlands, it’s evident that both the Lady Knights and Black Knights will deliver the goods each time they hit the hardwood.
The 2021-22 Robbinsville High School indoor track team. All names are from left. Front row: Haize Moore, Montana Buchanan, Lisbeth Cervantes and Caylin Lunsford. Second row: Kensley Phillips, Taelyr Jackson, Delaney Brooms and Zoie Shuler. Back row: Jacob Satterfield, Zeb Stewart, Caden Lail, William Cable, Roman Jones, Kamdyn Jordan and Josh Satterfield. Not pictured is Koleson Dooley. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The 2021-22 Robbinsville High School indoor track team. All names are from left. Front row: Haize Moore, Montana Buchanan, Lisbeth Cervantes and Caylin Lunsford. Second row: Kensley Phillips, Taelyr Jackson, Delaney Brooms and Zoie Shuler. Back row: Jacob Satterfield, Zeb Stewart, Caden Lail, William Cable, Roman Jones, Kamdyn Jordan and Josh Satterfield. Not pictured is Koleson Dooley. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

On the fast track to success

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Robbinsville – It’s early, but the forecast indicates a bevy of Knights will be competing at the state indoor track meet.

Rex Laverne Sellers

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Rex Laverne Sellers, 60 of Robbinsville, N.C. passed away, Monday, Nov. 28, 2021. He was a native of Graham County and the son of Edward Sellers and the late Dorothy Odom Sellers. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Sandra “Cookie” Stewart and Donna Elaine Sellers.

James Pringle Ewing

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
James Pringle Ewing, 80 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. He was 80. James was born Nov. 16, 1941, to the late Margaret McMurray Ewing and John Ewing in Philadelphia, Pa. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pennsylvania.