Robbinsville

The Robbinsville Black Knights gather for a celebratory photo after winning the June 10 regular-season finale in Hayesville 12-6. The win ended the Yellow Jackets’ undefeated season. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Giant slayers

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Hayesville – Full of emotion, Robbinsville senior Jeb Shuler made an astute observation after the June 10 upset over the then-No. 1 ranked 1A team in North Carolina. “They didn’t really have anything to play for. We did.” He hit the nail on the head.

Kyle Fink has North Henderson’s Felix Montiel in a compromising position during the 195-pound bout of June 3’s “Battle of the Knights.” Fink would pin Montiel in the second period. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

“The Ville” set to host conference tournament

Kevin Hensley

Friday, June 11, 2021

Robbinsville – The "Battle of the Knights" went to the visitors. Unfortunately, Robbinsville was the host. The Black Knights (16-4) dropped their only match of the week June 3, a 39-28 dual to North Henderson.

Cole Patterson makes sure that Cavan Reed’s clever attempt to avoid the tag is unsuccessful, during Tuesday’s home, regular-season finale against Cherokee. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Have bats, will score

Kevin Hensley

Friday, June 11, 2021

Robbinsville – In a miraculous transformation, the Knights came out of a 20-minute rain delay Tuesday to score eight runs. Robbinsville (6-7, 6-7) trailed Cherokee 2-1 in the bottom of the second, when a weather delay halted the game.

James Smith

News Staff

Friday, June 11, 2021

James Lee Smith, 76 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 31, 2021. “Jimmy” was a 1963 graduate of Robbinsville High School, where he played football as quarterback for the Blue Devils.

Brett Jones

News Staff

Friday, June 11, 2021

Jaymz Brett Jones, 26 of Murphy, N.C., whose Cherokee name is “Ganuteyo” (meaning Rope Twister) passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at his residence. Brett was the son of Carrie Smith of Murphy, N.C. and Bud and Tracy Jones of Robbinsville, N.C.

Tony Blevins

News Staff

Friday, June 11, 2021

Tony Dean Blevins, 68 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 4, 2021, at Swain Community Hospital in Bryson City. He was the son of the late William Wayne and Clara Bell Shope Blevins.

A sign on the door of the Graham County Jail state’s that the facility is closed until further notice. A COVID-19 outbreak has affected at least eight people as of last week. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Outbreak confirmed at county jail

Charlie Benton

Friday, June 11, 2021

Robbinsville – The presence of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the Graham County Jail. A post on the Graham County Health Department’s Facebook page confirmed the outbreak, with at least eight people affected so far.

Adams returns to meeting

Kevin Hensley

Friday, June 11, 2021

Robbinsville – For the first time since March 4, 2020, Alderman Shaun Adams attended a meeting. Adams was in-person at the June 2 meeting, marking the end of a nearly 16-month sabbatical. During that time, Adams was absent for 18 board meetings and two budget sessions.

Town unanimously approves Robbinsville budget

Charlie Benton

Friday, June 11, 2021

Robbinsville – One local Board of Aldermen unanimously approved its 2021-22 budget last week. The budget was approved after a public hearing during the Town of Robbinsville’s regular meeting June 2, after first being presented in draft form on May 19.

Jayden Nowell maintains top control over West Henderson’s Cody Eplee during Saturday’s home dual with the Falcons. Nowell would go on to cinch career win No. 101 in the bout. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Hard-earned reward

Kevin Hensley

Friday, June 11, 2021

Robbinsville – Henry Portela is a name that Robbinsville’s Jayden Nowell will never forget.