Robbinsville

Janie Darlene Gibson

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Janie Darlene Gibson, 56 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. She was a native of Graham County and the daughter of John Gibson of Hartwell, Ga., and the late Francis Luenia Gibson.
Middle school Lady Knight Novie Dutcher (15) breaks away from the Hayesville defense during Monday’s game. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Middle school Lady Knight Novie Dutcher (15) breaks away from the Hayesville defense during Monday’s game. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights sting Jackets

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Robbinsville – A season-opening loss to Cherokee has long been forgotten by the middle school Black Knights.
Cuttler Adams evades the pursuit of two Cherokee defenders during Friday’s second-round playoff victory over the Braves. Adams had four rushing touchdowns in the game. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Cuttler Adams evades the pursuit of two Cherokee defenders during Friday’s second-round playoff victory over the Braves. Adams had four rushing touchdowns in the game. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Just another day at the office

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Robbinsville – The second meeting this season between the Black Knights and Cherokee Braves completely flipped the script. Robbinsville (No. 4 seed, 8-3) rode a wave of six rushing touchdowns and a stubborn defensive showcase in its quest for revenge against Cherokee (No.
Members of the Robbinsville Middle School Lady Knights erupt with jubilation, moments after picking up a victory over Andrews in the closing seconds of their Nov. 4 home game. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Members of the Robbinsville Middle School Lady Knights erupt with jubilation, moments after picking up a victory over Andrews in the closing seconds of their Nov. 4 home game. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The thrill of victory

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Robbinsville – Through three quarters of the Nov. 4 tilt against Andrews, the Robbinsville Middle School Lady Knights were held to a mere four points.
Senior lineman Carlos Wesley drops Winston-Salem quarterback Montell Austin (1) during the first half of Friday’s 66-14 first-round playoff victory over the Phoenix. Wesley had three sacks in the showcase for the Knights. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Senior lineman Carlos Wesley drops Winston-Salem quarterback Montell Austin (1) during the first half of Friday’s 66-14 first-round playoff victory over the Phoenix. Wesley had three sacks in the showcase for the Knights. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Kickin’ ashes

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Robbinsville – You name it, the Black Knights probably did it. Three touchdowns in the first half from Cuttler Adams. Three interceptions – including one pick-six by Eddie Brooms – as well as three fumble recoveries and four sacks – three made by Carlos Wesley – helped Robbinsville (No.
Two-time defending 195-pound 1A state champion Kyle Fink prepares for a takedown during Saturday’s inaugural “Nothing but Neutral” tournament at Robbinsville High School. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Two-time defending 195-pound 1A state champion Kyle Fink prepares for a takedown during Saturday’s inaugural “Nothing but Neutral” tournament at Robbinsville High School. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Neutral ground

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Robbinsville – An event that attracted 100 grapplers from around the tri-state area is already being heralded as a success.
Preliminary sketches of the butterfly garden that will be located at the Graham County Public Library.

Preliminary sketches of the butterfly garden that will be located at the Graham County Public Library.

New details on butterfly garden revealed

Koda Moody
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Robbinsville – The Graham County Travel & Tourism board held a meeting Nov. 4. Friends of the Library president Maegan Shoemaker was invited to discuss funding for the local butterfly garden project, which will be located at the Graham County Public Library.
Vicki Walsh (left) presents a check to Robbinsville High School Band before Oct. 29’s home football game against Amber Watkins. At the time, the community-wide effort to raise money for new band uniforms had netted $22,133 – but now, the total has eclipsed $23,000. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Vicki Walsh (left) presents a check to Robbinsville High School Band before Oct. 29’s home football game against Amber Watkins. At the time, the community-wide effort to raise money for new band uniforms had netted $22,133 – but now, the total has eclipsed $23,000. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Community bands together

Charlie Benton
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Robbinsville – The Black Knight Marching Band is going to look sharp on the field in new uniforms, thanks to the support of the community.
Graham Star publisher/editor Kevin Hensley (left) was selected to flip the coin that would break the tie for a seat on the Town of Lake Santeetlah council at Tuesday’s Graham County Board of Elections canvassing meeting. Observing the flip are election board chairman Juanita Colvard (center) and Town of Lake Santeetlah mayor Jim Hager. Photo courtesy of Beefy Rogers/Contributing Photographer

Graham Star publisher/editor Kevin Hensley (left) was selected to flip the coin that would break the tie for a seat on the Town of Lake Santeetlah council at Tuesday’s Graham County Board of Elections canvassing meeting. Observing the flip are election board chairman Juanita Colvard (center) and Town of Lake Santeetlah mayor Jim Hager. Photo courtesy of Beefy Rogers/Contributing Photographer

Election draws ire of Lake Santeetlah

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Robbinsville – The results are certified. Now the challenges can begin. An unusually-high number of write-in candidates for the Town of Lake Santeetlah council popped up on the unofficial results after the general election Nov.