Robbinsville

Tickets on-sale soon for Hicks concert

Koda Moody

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Robbinsville – The Robbinsville Tourism Authority discussed the upcoming Taylor Hicks concert in May at its Nov. 30 meeting. Tickets will be available online soon. The intention – as of now – is to sell 800-1,000 online.

Kelsey Cody (Mary), 7-month-old Nora Grace Cody (Jesus) and Brady Cody (Joseph) as the Holy Family, which will be a part of Robbinsville United Methodist Church’s first-ever Christmas Extravaganza on Sunday. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Brighter and brighter, He will shine

Charlie Benton

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Fort Hill – One of the community’s houses of worship will hold its first Christmas Extravaganza on Sunday. The event will include performances by church choirs, a live nativity scene and refreshments.

Sophomore Kage Williams (195) scoops Mitchell’s Noah Maltba during Nov. 17’s home dual. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Black Knights topple Rams

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Robbinsville – Just before turkey day, the Black Knights stayed busy. Robbinsville (2-0) hosted the T.C. Roberson Rams for a Nov. 23 dual before loading up and traveling to Enka on Nov. 24 for the Jet Invitational.

Dane Knott put up 27 points Monday at Hiwassee Dam/Ranger. Through seven games this season, the middle school Black Knight is averaging 14 points a game. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights sprint past Devils, Eagles

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Bryson City – Down by 17 at halftime, the Black Knights could easily have thrown in the towel. However, Robbinsville (5-2) refused to go down without a fight, putting up 36 points in the second half of the Nov. 18 road game at Swain County and ultimately edging the Maroon Devils 54-53.

Dasan Gross fires a rocket to Cuttler Adams during Friday’s fourth-round playoff game against Murphy. In Gross’ strongest showing to date, the senior quarterback finished the game 9-of-11, with 136 passing yards and seven, third-down conversion completions. Photos by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Taking a bite out of the competition

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Robbinsville – Dasan Gross was the most inaccessible man on the field after Friday’s game.

Dorothy Marie Silvers

News Staff

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Dorothy Marie Silvers, 91 of the Beech Creek Community of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 at Graham Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of the late Elza and Hattie Farr Silvers.

Cuttler Adams maneuvers through the North Rowan defense on Friday. Adams broke the Robbinsville High School rushing record for a single game in the victory, charging to 377 yards and four touchdowns. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Monster among men

Kevin Hensley

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Robbinsville – He ran like he was mad at the grass. Black Knight fans are no stranger to the weekly antics of sophomore running back Cuttler Adams – but on Friday night, he etched his name in the Robbinsville record books.

Sophomore fullback Kage Williams pushes across the goal line Friday night against North Rowan. Williams had two rushing touchdowns in Robbinsville’s 50-47 third-round playoff win over the Cavaliers. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Preserve. Persevere. Prevail.

Kevin Hensley

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Robbinsville – In a game that featured 97 combined points and a collective 962 total offensive yards, Robbinsville prevailed Friday night.

Stacking the deck

Kevin Hensley

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

* Robbinsville wrestling season preview Robbinsville – Anyone wishing to embark in a match against the Black Knights would be wise to pack a lunch ahead of time.

James Howard Brooks

News Staff

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

James Howard Brooks, 93 and a lifelong resident of the Old Tallulah community of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at Mountain View Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bryson City, N.C., surrounded by his daughters and grandchildren.