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Zaelyn Phillips swats the ball over a pair of Rosman defenders during Tuesday's four-set victory over the Lady Tigers. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Zaelyn Phillips swats the ball over a pair of Rosman defenders during Tuesday's four-set victory over the Lady Tigers. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Lady Knights snap 5-match losing streak

Kevin Hensley
Friday, September 19, 2025
Robbinsville – Following a tough slate, the Lady Knights reaped all the benefits of returning back home Tuesday.
Devin Burchfield intercepts a Rosman pass during the Sept. 11 JV football game. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Devin Burchfield intercepts a Rosman pass during the Sept. 11 JV football game. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

JVs tame Tigers

Kevin Hensley
Friday, September 19, 2025
Robbinsville – Opening the Smoky Mountain Conference portion of their season with a loss is not something the junior varsity Black Knights are accustomed to. However, the Sept.
Kyzik Teesateskie (5) flashes a smile at Cameron Allison after scoring his second rushing touchdown Friday night against Mitchell. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Kyzik Teesateskie (5) flashes a smile at Cameron Allison after scoring his second rushing touchdown Friday night against Mitchell. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

'You get a pick, and you get a pick …’

Kevin Hensley
Friday, September 19, 2025
The box score from Sept. 12, 2025's game between Mitchell and Robbinsville. Robbinsville – Between five interceptions, a pair of rushing touchdowns from two different players and the hosts netting almost 400 total offensive yards, the Mitchell Mountaineers never stood a chance.

New county health director announced

Kevin Hensley
Friday, September 19, 2025
Robbinsville – A familiar face has been named the new Graham County Public Health Director. Angie Knight will step into the role Monday, after being hired by a committee. She was formally introduced as the new director at Tuesday's board of commissioners meeting.
Ella McGuire leaps for a kill attempt Sept. 4 at Swain County. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Ella McGuire leaps for a kill attempt Sept. 4 at Swain County. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights hampered by 3-match skid

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Robbinsville – Tough opposition has given the Lady Knights fits over the past week. A visit to Swain County on Sept.
Cameron Allison reels in a one-handed reception for a big gain during Friday’s game at Mountain Heritage. Allison finished the night with 139 receiving yards. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Cameron Allison reels in a one-handed reception for a big gain during Friday’s game at Mountain Heritage. Allison finished the night with 139 receiving yards. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights clawed by strong Cougars attack

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The box score from Sept. 5, 2025's game between Robbinsville and Mountain Heritage. Burnsville – The first 15 minutes of Friday's scrum between Robbinsville and Mountain Heritage lived up to the billing: the No. 2-ranked team in 2A (the Cougars) battled for every yard, as did the No.
Staff and management of Appalachian Mountain Health celebrate a ribbon cutting held Monday outside the Robbinsville office on Tallulah Road. The ceremony recognized a recent batch of upgrades to the facility. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Staff and management of Appalachian Mountain Health celebrate a ribbon cutting held Monday outside the Robbinsville office on Tallulah Road. The ceremony recognized a recent batch of upgrades to the facility. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Ribbon cutting ushers in new era for medical facility

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Tallulah – Employees, local management and upper-level representatives crowded outside Appalachian Mountain Health of Robbinsville on Monday, to hold a ribbon cutting signifying the conclusion of $1.3 million in upgrades to the former Tallulah Health Clinic.
JV Black Knight Mason Silvers tackles a Mountain Heritage ball carrier during Aug. 21's season opener. Robbinsville's defense has held opponents scoreless thus far this season. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

JV Black Knight Mason Silvers tackles a Mountain Heritage ball carrier during Aug. 21's season opener. Robbinsville's defense has held opponents scoreless thus far this season. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

JVs conquer Mountaineers

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Bakersville – In a true testament to how talented the JV Black Knights are this season, both of their non-conference opponents failed to score a single point this season. Aug.
Members of the Robbinsville Lady Knights volleyball team and fanbase erupt in celebration after a big point was scored during Aug. 28's five-set victory at Andrews. Players visibly celebrating on the floor are Chloe Adams (10), Ella McGuire (7), Daphne Barlow (3) and Izabel Haney (10). Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Members of the Robbinsville Lady Knights volleyball team and fanbase erupt in celebration after a big point was scored during Aug. 28's five-set victory at Andrews. Players visibly celebrating on the floor are Chloe Adams (10), Ella McGuire (7), Daphne Barlow (3) and Izabel Haney (10). Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Lady Knights down Cherokee County foes

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Andrews – It took five sets, but the Robbinsville Lady Knights prevailed in its lone Smoky Mountain Conference match of the week Aug. 28.
Isiac Collins carries a trio of Franklin defenders en route to Robbinsville’s only touchdown Friday. Photos by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Isiac Collins carries a trio of Franklin defenders en route to Robbinsville’s only touchdown Friday. Photos by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Knights unable to halt balanced Panthers

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 4, 2025
The box score from Aug. 29, 2025's game between Franklin and Robbinsville.