Robbinsville

Samuel Shope, Jr.

News Staff

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Samuel Shope, Jr., age 55 of Robbinsville, N.C. passed away, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, N.C. He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Samuel and Willa Bell Moore Shope.

Andrew Adams wraps up Murphy’s Will Shore during Robbinsville’s loss to the Bulldogs on Sept. 23. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Black Knights stymied by Bulldogs

Kevin Hensley

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Robbinsville – Squandered opportunities. That’s the biggest takeaway from Robbinsville’s junior varsity loss to Murphy on Sept. 23. The Knights were deep in Bulldogs territory on several occasions, but were unable to cash in and ultimately fell 22-0.

Back on track

Kevin Hensley

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Highlands – At long last, Robbinsville volleyball is returning home. Rescheduled matches led to the Lady Knights (11-2, 3-1) tolling away at a 5-match road trip, which pushed the team to its very limits.

Lenoir City’s Zane Ward (9) jogs off as Robbinsville’s Dalton Hill, Eddie Brooms, Cuttler Adams, Kage Williams and Isaac Wiggins (back, from left) swarm Briley Tolbert (23), following Tolbert’s second-quarter interception Friday night. The Black Knights would pull ahead during the ensuing possession and never looked back, besting the Panthers 35-19. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Here’s a quarter; call someone who cares

Kevin Hensley

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Lenoir City, Tenn. – After a month off, it naturally took a full quarter to knock off the rust. Robbinsville (2-1) scored its first touchdown in four weeks early in the second quarter of Friday’s game in Lenoir City, Tenn.

Earl Watts

News Staff

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Earl D. Watts, 89 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at Novant Health Center in Charlotte, N.C. A native of Florida, Earl was the son of the late Vernon and Gladys Woodruff Watts.

James Lewis

News Staff

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

James W. Lewis, 86 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away at the Graham Healthcare Facility on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garfield and Lola Lovin Lewis; his brothers, Delmas Lewis, Doyle Lewis and Alvin “Hardwood” Lewis; and an infant sister, Marie Lewis.

Bennie Sue Slaughter

News Staff

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Bennie Sue Slaughter, 77 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at her residence. A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of the late Wade and Lillie Holloway Millsaps.

Halloween, Christmas events confirmed for town

Koda Moody

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Robbinsville – The Robbinsville Tourism Authority held its monthly meeting Monday, discussing items such as Trunk or Treat, the Passport to Adventure, and Christmas events: * Two Trunk or Treat events will take place Saturday, Oct. 30.

Robbinsville sophomore Zoie Shuler looks to slam the ball past Swain County’s Gracie Sutton on Monday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights back in win column; sweep Devils

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Bryson City – As make-ups continue to force Robbinsville into an unusual schedule, the Lady Knights ran into their first speed bumps of the season last week.

Robbinsville’s Cooper Adams rushed for two touchdowns and two conversions in the Knights’ 34-12 season-opening win over Cherokee. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Black Knights win opener in convincing fashion

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Robbinsville – After several delays, the Black Knights’ junior varsity team finally got its 2021 football season started Sept. 16. As is custom, Robbinsville put the entire Smoky Mountain Conference on notice.