Robbinsville

With Luke Lovin serving as placeholder, Robbinsville’s Zander Lucksavage prepares to boot what proved to be the game-winning field goal Friday against Swain County. Lucksavage split the uprights as the final buzzer sounded at Modeal Walsh Memorial Stadium. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

With Luke Lovin serving as placeholder, Robbinsville’s Zander Lucksavage prepares to boot what proved to be the game-winning field goal Friday against Swain County. Lucksavage split the uprights as the final buzzer sounded at Modeal Walsh Memorial Stadium. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

He’s got Luck on his side

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The box score from Oct. 3, 2025's game between Swain County and Robbinsville. Robbinsville – On a night where seniors were recognized and those who paved the way were honored, Zander Lucksavage made his own footnote in Black Knights’ football lure.
Prior to Tuesday's varsity match against Swain County, Robbinsville High School volleyball recognized its lone senior: Ryn Hooper. With Hooper is assistant coach Kensley Hamilton (left) and head coach Kadey Jones. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Prior to Tuesday's varsity match against Swain County, Robbinsville High School volleyball recognized its lone senior: Ryn Hooper. With Hooper is assistant coach Kensley Hamilton (left) and head coach Kadey Jones. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights drop conference matches

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Jayden Chekelelee sets the ball during Sept. 25’s JV match at Murphy. Robbinsville – As teams in the Smoky Mountain Conference jockey for a playoff spot, the Lady Knights recently dropped a pair of pivotal matches in the race. A visit to Murphy on Sept.
Isiac Collins (7) prepares to enter a scrum during Friday's homecoming game. Collins rushed for 142 yards in Robbinsville's blowout victory over Andrews. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Isiac Collins (7) prepares to enter a scrum during Friday's homecoming game. Collins rushed for 142 yards in Robbinsville's blowout victory over Andrews. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Here, kitty kitty

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The box score from Sept. 26, 2025's game between Andrews and Robbinsville. Robbinsville – Complete domination.
Kynadee Spencer saves the ball from dropping on the outside during Tuesday’s home match against Andrews. Poised to get things back on-track for Robbinsville are Izabel Haney (10), Ryn Hooper (8) and Chloe Adams (12). Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Kynadee Spencer saves the ball from dropping on the outside during Tuesday’s home match against Andrews. Poised to get things back on-track for Robbinsville are Izabel Haney (10), Ryn Hooper (8) and Chloe Adams (12). Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Lady Knights on winning streak

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Robbinsville – Opponents are having a difficult time solving the riddle that is Lady Knights volleyball at the moment.
As Kellen Ensley (54) signals in the background, Robbinsville's Kyzik Teesateskie prepares to toss the ball to an official after completing the hat trick during Friday's divisional opener against Hayesville. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

As Kellen Ensley (54) signals in the background, Robbinsville's Kyzik Teesateskie prepares to toss the ball to an official after completing the hat trick during Friday's divisional opener against Hayesville. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Jackets unable to withstand Knights 'swarm'

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The box score from Sept. 19, 2025's game between Hayesville and Robbinsville. Robbinsville – It took until the latter stages of the third quarter for Friday's Smoky Mountain Conference opener for the score to resemble that of a football game.
With members of both the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and Department of Transportation in attendance, the nieces of Thomas B. Whatley – Gwen Kinard, Terry Peacock and Pamela Puglisi (center, from left) stand proudly behind a sign dedicating the bridge over the Cheoah River on Old U.S. 129 in Robbinsville in the fallen patrolman's memory. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

With members of both the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and Department of Transportation in attendance, the nieces of Thomas B. Whatley – Gwen Kinard, Terry Peacock and Pamela Puglisi (center, from left) stand proudly behind a sign dedicating the bridge over the Cheoah River on Old U.S. 129 in Robbinsville in the fallen patrolman's memory. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Bridge named in trooper's honor

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Robbinsville – Almost 78 years after a member of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol was killed in the line of duty, he has received a localized memorial that will remind daily commuters of his sacrifice.

Town correcting billing issues

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Robbinsville – A recent change in water meters has thrown the Town of Robbinsville's billing system into disarray. However, the town informed The Graham Star that the problem is being resolved on a per-case basis – whether discovered by office staff or a customer.
Robbinsville High School teacher Crystal White has been named the Grand Marshal of this year's Homecoming Parade. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Robbinsville High School teacher Crystal White has been named the Grand Marshal of this year's Homecoming Parade. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Coming full circle

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Robbinsville – In 1991, she was crowned Miss Black Knight.  At the time, Crystal Medlin had no idea the impact Robbinsville High School would continue to have on her life.  Now Crystal White, the beloved math teacher has been selected as the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Homecoming Parade.

Nunez pleads guilty for murder of 7-month-old

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Robbinsville – Over 3 ½ years after his arrest, a local man pleaded guilty last week to second-degree murder and felony child abuse in Graham County Superior Court. Corbin Lee Nunez, 25, entered his pleas Sept.