Drugs seized during late-night traffic stop
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – A broken tail light recently yielded a plethora of controlled substances.
Friday, April 9, 2021
Robbinsville
Lex Hooper stretches for one of four touchdowns in Friday’s shutout victory in Andrews. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com
Six down, one to go
Kevin Hensley
Andrews – A distinctive buzz lingered over Friday’s Smoky Mountain Conference match-up between Robbinsville and Andrews.
Friday, April 9, 2021
There was little Hayesville’s Adam Cook (5) could do to slow down the progress of Robbinsville’s Isaac Picon during the junior varsity Knights’ 68-0 win over the Yellow Jackets on March 24. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com
Long-lasting home defense
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Any reservations about playing on a day’s rest were quickly swatted away.
The junior varsity Black Knights (3-1) struck early and often in their second game in three days March 24, pummeling the visiting Hayesville Yellow Jackets 68-0.
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Swing, batter batter
Kevin Hensley
Rosman – Rain has forced several schedule changes, but it has done little to dampen the spirits of the Robbinsville Middle School Lady Knights.
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Lady Knights freshman Memory Frapp puts a charge into the ball during Monday’s road game at Murphy. The connection resulted in a double. Photo by Noah Shatzer/Cherokee Scout
Clash of the titans
Kevin Hensley
Murphy – In a game that featured two teams combining for 24 runs, 26 hits, 27 runners left on-base, 16 walks and six errors, something had to give.
Unfortunately for the Robbinsville Lady Knights, that something was their first loss of the season.
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Wade Hamilton (10) stretches to recover Carson Taylor’s fumble in the end zone, during the first quarter of Friday’s road game at Swain County. The recovery set off a 38-point first half for Robbinsville, en route to a resounding victory over the Devils. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com
They just kept scoring and scoring ...
Kevin Hensley
Bryson City – What started as an even tilt quickly spiraled into a lopsided affair.
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Casey Phillips
News Staff
Casey Allen Phillips, 30 of Robbinsville, N.C., peeked through the gates of heaven, felt the warmth of love’s embrace and on Thursday, March 25, 2021, decided to leave the troubles of the world behind and journey ahead to his eternal home.
Thursday, April 1, 2021
New tourism member begins
Charlie Benton
Robbinsville – The Robbinsville Tourism Authority met Tuesday evening, marking its newest member’s first time at the table.
Blevins Tire and Automotive owner Richard Blevins took his seat as the board’s new member, after being approved by the Robbinsville Board of Aldermen.
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Fancy Feast
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – In a season full of ultra-rarities, a Monday afternoon junior varsity football game in the spring might take the cake.
But in the face of the unusual hand they were dealt, the Robbinsville Black Knights laid down a royal flush.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
The Lady Knights’ varsity cheerleaders perform their virtual, state routine Sunday at Robbinsville High School. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
They’ve got spirit; how about you?
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – What would normally be prepped for with weeks – even months – of preparation instead occurred after just two practices.
Welcome to the N.C. Cheerleading Coaches Association’s yearly competition, in the COVID-19 era.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021