Robbinsville

Fontana, Robbinsville hold emergency meetings

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 2, 2020
In response to the rapid spread of news associated with the COVID-19 outbreak, both the towns of Fontana Dam and Robbinsville called emergency meetings last week. The townships have declared states of emergency and made some significant changes to operations during the two meetings.
Sarai Moreno, a sixth-grader at Robbinsville Elementary School, took full advantage of the meal distribution program put in-place by Graham County Schools by visiting Robbinsville United Methodist Church for lunch and next day’s breakfast on March 18. Photo by Eric Reece/Contributing Photographer

Sarai Moreno, a sixth-grader at Robbinsville Elementary School, took full advantage of the meal distribution program put in-place by Graham County Schools by visiting Robbinsville United Methodist Church for lunch and next day’s breakfast on March 18. Photo by Eric Reece/Contributing Photographer

The children are our future

Matthew Miller
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Robbinsville – With the Sunday, March 15 closing of schools across North Carolina came questions from parents and students, and a lack of answers.  Parents became concerned about the well-being of their children, not sure if they would get the education and nutrition that they need.

Big inning dooms Knights

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Bryson City – Entering the fifth inning of the final Robbinsville sporting event for the foreseeable future, things were knotted at 0-0. The Black Knights broke the deadline in the top of the frame and seemed poised to take command as the game entered the bottom of the fifth.
With Gracye Burchfield (right) backing her up, Robbinsville's Gabby Hooper eyes a putout during Monday’s season-opening victory at Copper Basin.

With Gracye Burchfield (right) backing her up, Robbinsville's Gabby Hooper eyes a putout during Monday’s season-opening victory at Copper Basin.

Picking up where they left off

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Copperhill, Tenn. – Talk about starting the year on the right foot. Robbinsville (1-0, 1-0) traveled across state lines Monday to begin its state-title quest at Copper Basin.

Seamless on the diamond

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Copperhill, Tenn. – If the first week is any indication, Black Knight fans could be in for a fun season of Robbinsville baseball.
Justin Stewart won the Individual Exhibit category at the recent National History Day Competition at Western Carolina University.

Justin Stewart won the Individual Exhibit category at the recent National History Day Competition at Western Carolina University.

Robbinsville High shines at history competition

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Cullowhee – Robbinsville High School students recently competed in the National History Day Competition, held at Western Carolina University.   Sixteen students placed in various contests and every Robbinsville student qualified for the state competition, which will be held at Raleigh’s N.C.
Volunteers work on the new community garden that has sprouted behind the Church Mouse Thrift Store in downtown Robbinsville. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Volunteers work on the new community garden that has sprouted behind the Church Mouse Thrift Store in downtown Robbinsville. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Producing for the future

Matthew Miller
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Robbinsville – As fresh fruit and vegetable costs rise, communities everywhere are combating high produce prices with community gardens.
Water Treatment Facility Operator Carrie Stewart examines the finished water at the Rock Creek Treatment Plant on Monday. At this point, the water has already went through several treatments and filters before being pumped into the main tank for distribution across Robbinsville. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Water Treatment Facility Operator Carrie Stewart examines the finished water at the Rock Creek Treatment Plant on Monday. At this point, the water has already went through several treatments and filters before being pumped into the main tank for distribution across Robbinsville. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Don't worry; it's safe to drink the water

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Robbinsville – A petition presented at City Hall on March 4 called for immediate improvements to the quality of water being delivered to town residents.

All good things must come to an end

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Pilot Mountain – If not for a lethargic second quarter, Robbinsville very well could have advanced to the third round of the state playoffs. But the Lady Knights (No. 13 seed, 22-7) ran into offensive trouble at East Surry (No. 4 seed, 20-6) on Feb.