Robbinsville

Graduation is still on

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Robbinsville – The recent directive by Gov. Roy Cooper – for North Carolina to remain in Phase Two of COVID-19 re-opening protocol – had Graham County seniors fearing the worst. Under Phase Two, mass gatherings are limited to 25 people outdoors and 10 indoors.
Robbinsville Termite Black Knight Braylon Phillips weaves through the Copper Basin, Tenn., defense during a Sept. 28, 2019 showdown. The Smokey Mountain Youth Conference announced the cancelation of the 2020 football and cheerleading seasons on June 16. Photo courtesy of Jenny Millsaps

Robbinsville Termite Black Knight Braylon Phillips weaves through the Copper Basin, Tenn., defense during a Sept. 28, 2019 showdown. The Smokey Mountain Youth Conference announced the cancelation of the 2020 football and cheerleading seasons on June 16. Photo courtesy of Jenny Millsaps

Youth football, cheer season cancelled

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 25, 2020
It is a move all involved were hoping to avoid. The 2020 Smokey Mountain Youth Conference football and cheerleading seasons were officially canceled on June 16.

Sparks set to fly on 4th of July

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Robbinsville – Just when it looked like the Fourth of July holiday would be without a fireworks display in Graham County, the Town of Robbinsville worked out a deal. Graham County Festivals Director Brian Johnson confirmed a contract with Virginia Skypainters of South Boston, Va.

Local man gets 12 years for sexual abuse

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Asheville – A Robbinsville man has been sentenced to 144 months in prison for sexual abuse of a minor. Joseph Dwayne Jumper, 39, received his sentence in U.S. District Court on June 18. Additionally, U.S.
Customers eagerly await their food at The Hub on Saturday. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Customers eagerly await their food at The Hub on Saturday. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

The true Hub of Robbinsville

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Robbinsville – Marketing strategies tend to follow the same theme: out with the old, in with the new. But instead of conforming to the norm, The Hub is actively working to gel the past with the present and, yes, the future.
Robbinsville senior Rylee Anderson breaks the plane for one of his five 1A state championship game touchdowns on Dec. 14. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville senior Rylee Anderson breaks the plane for one of his five 1A state championship game touchdowns on Dec. 14. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Black Knights win two more, for the road

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Asheville – Much like everything else, the COVID-19 pandemic eliminated the possibility of holding the 59th Western North Carolina Sports Awards.

Kay Nuchols

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Kay Frances Gregory Nuchols, 73, of the West Buffalo Community in Robbinsville, N.C. went home to be with the Lord early Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at her residence. A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of Floyd Garrison and Rosie Crane Gregory.

Anthony James Tahnoose

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Anthony James Tahnoose, age 69 of Warren, Mich., passed away, Thursday, June 11, 2020.  He was a native of Detroit, Mich. and the son of the late Tony and Bea Orr Tahnoose. He was the grandson of the late Wince and Alice Orr, and Zhebreen “Jack” and Susie Tahnoose.

Carolyn Sue Odom

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2020
Carolyn Sue Phillips Odom, 86 of the Sweetgum Community in Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord early Monday, June 8, 2020, at her residence. A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Minnie Collett Phillips.

Jackie Orr

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2020
Jackie “Stud” Orr, 82 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at his residence. A native of Graham County, he was the son of the late Floyd and Lillie Jordan Orr.