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Volunteers are hopeful that repairs to the historic Old Mother Church can begin sooner rather than later. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Volunteers are hopeful that repairs to the historic Old Mother Church can begin sooner rather than later. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Old Mother Church to apply for repair help

Charlie Benton
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Robbinsville – Graham County’s oldest church may soon receive some much-needed repairs.
The 2020-21 Robbinsville Lady Knights are (front row): Gabby Hooper (left) and Karcee Dooley. Standing in back (from left) are Aubrie Wachacha, Kelsey Waldroup, Dallas Garrett, Yeika Jimenez, head coach Kadey Phillips, Kensley Phillips, Ivy Odom and Ally Ayers. Not pictured are Halee Anderson, Delaney Brooms and assistant coach Dede Brooms. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The 2020-21 Robbinsville Lady Knights are (front row): Gabby Hooper (left) and Karcee Dooley. Standing in back (from left) are Aubrie Wachacha, Kelsey Waldroup, Dallas Garrett, Yeika Jimenez, head coach Kadey Phillips, Kensley Phillips, Ivy Odom and Ally Ayers. Not pictured are Halee Anderson, Delaney Brooms and assistant coach Dede Brooms. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights ready to joust

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 12, 2020
* Robbinsville volleyball season preview It was a year unlike any other.

Elizabeth Williams

News Staff
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Elizabeth Hardin Williams, 51 of the West Buffalo Community in Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, at her residence.         She was the daughter of the late Pete and June Hill Hardin.

Brenda Pressley

News Staff
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Brenda Phillips Pressley, 72 of the Dick Branch Community in Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Vonna Grant Phillips.

Inez Almond

News Staff
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Inez Millsaps Almond, 91 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 at her residence. A native of Graham County, she was preceded in death by her mother, Arlene Carver Millsaps and father and step-mother, Ronald and Leona Hensley.
Due to rain, last year’s Trunk-or-Treat event had to be moved inside the Robbinsville Elementary School gymnasium. Though the 2020 installment will be held outdoors, COVID-19 protocols will see people spread much further apart than last year.

Due to rain, last year’s Trunk-or-Treat event had to be moved inside the Robbinsville Elementary School gymnasium. Though the 2020 installment will be held outdoors, COVID-19 protocols will see people spread much further apart than last year.

A sense of normalcy

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Robbinsville – After going through a proverbial roller-coaster of planning, the annual Trunk-or-Treat event will take place from 3-6 p.m. Saturday at Robbinsville High School.

Tony Odom

News Staff
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Tony Lamar Odom, 69 of Robbinsville, N.C., was called home to meet his Savior on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation. A native of Graham County, he was the son of the late Harvey and Blanche Orr Odom.

Gerald Buchanan

News Staff
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Gerald Max Buchanan, 81 of the Buchanan Branch Community in Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with his Lord on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Jake and Vinnie Wiggins Buchanan.