Robbinsville

Charles Hooper

News Staff
Friday, April 9, 2021
Charles Hooper, 69 of Robbinsville and beloved husband, father and grandfather, was called to his heavenly home on Friday, March 30, 2021, surrounded by family and friends.

Effie Sherrill

News Staff
Friday, April 9, 2021
Effie Garland Sherrill, 99 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Robbinsville, N.C. A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of the late Dave and Mary Williams Garland.
Lex Hooper stretches for one of four touchdowns in Friday’s shutout victory in Andrews. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

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
Friday, April 9, 2021
Andrews – A distinctive buzz lingered over Friday’s Smoky Mountain Conference match-up between Robbinsville and Andrews.
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

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
Thursday, April 1, 2021
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.

Swing, batter batter

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Rosman – Rain has forced several schedule changes, but it has done little to dampen the spirits of the Robbinsville Middle School Lady Knights.
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

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
Thursday, April 1, 2021
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.
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

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
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Bryson City – What started as an even tilt quickly spiraled into a lopsided affair.

Casey Phillips

News Staff
Thursday, April 1, 2021
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.

New tourism member begins

Charlie Benton
Thursday, April 1, 2021
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.