Robbinsville

Kensley Phillips shows off her vertical prowess while rising for the kill Monday at Andrews. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Sweeps week

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 7, 2021

It’s crunch time for the Robbinsville Lady Knights.

Jason Earl Lequire, 39 of the Stecoah Community of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 in New Hampshire. He was the son of Kathy Daniels Cody and Danny Cody of the Stecoah Community, and Mackie Lequire of Robbinsville, N.C.

Joe Mehaffey

News Staff

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Joseph Ray Mehaffey, 76 of Mars Hill, N.C., formally of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Ed and Birdell Postell Mehaffey; a brother, Ronnie Mehaffey; and a sister, Margie Sue Mehaffey.

Bruce Kellum

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Thursday, January 7, 2021

Bruce R. Kellum, 60 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. at his residence. Bruce was truly a Godly man; he walked it and spoke it. Bruce attended Norwich University as a history major.

Joseph Marley

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Thursday, January 7, 2021

Joseph M. Marley, 81 of Robbinsville, N.C., previously of St. Petersburg, Fla., died Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, surrounded by his wife of 58 years, Carolyn, and family. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Ann and Joseph Marley, and brother James Marley.

Town tourism looks at 2021

Charlie Benton

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Robbinsville – Car and motorcycle shows are among the events being considered for 2021. At its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 29, the Robbinsville Tourism Authority discussed possible events for later in 2021, should COVID-19 case numbers drop as more people are vaccinated.

Middle school wing gets new price tag

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Robbinsville – The cost of building a new wing at Robbinsville Middle School has seen a slight increase. At Tuesday night’s Graham County Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Angie Knight broke down the latest figures, which brings the total cost of construction to $4,681,348.

Yeika Jimenez launches for a hit past a pair of Rosman defenders during Tuesday’s road conference match. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights chasing wild card playoff seed

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Rosman – A chance for redemption awaited Robbinsville. But so much more was on the line.

Margie George Brank

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Thursday, December 31, 2020

Margie Grant George Brank, 89 of the Tallulah community in Robbinsville, N.C., went to her eternal home Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of Marvin and Lily Grant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C.N.

Local man dies after Cherokee County crash

Charlie Benton

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Murphy – A Robbinsville man has died from injuries sustained in a four-vehicle collision on Old Ranger Road in Murphy. The death of 56-year-old Robbinsville resident Kenneth Blevins was confirmed by the N.C. Highway Patrol. Blevins succumbed to injuries sustained in the Dec. 17 crash at 7:33 a.m.