Robbinsville

A dozen Graham County residents came together Saturday, to de-construct this dangerous old barn. Photo by Robbi Pounds/rpounds@grahamstar.com

Community helps neighbor in need

Robbi Pounds

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Santeetlah – On a chilly, drizzly Saturday, a dozen Graham County residents banded together at a small farm past Lake Santeetlah for a “barn-lowering.” The barn’s owner, who chose to remain unnamed in this article, has lived on her farm for 20 years. “This place was my dream,” she said.

Keep it between the lines

Robbi Pounds

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Robbinsville – “I like to hear ‘em laughing,” said art instructor Carolina Carpenter.

County deemed 'gun sanctuary'

Robbi Pounds

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Robbinsville – There was hardly an empty seat in the audience for Tuesday’s meeting of the Graham County Board of Commissioners. The resolution declaring Graham County a Second-Amendment Sanctuary may have been what drew most of the audience members.

Members of the Robbinsville High School wrestling program come together to celebrate Saturday’s Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament championship. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Knights of the round table

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Cherokee – There’s no doubt about it: Robbinsville’s wrestling dynasty lives on. The Black Knights clinched the 2019-20 Smoky Mountain Conference title Jan.

Black Knights involved in another near-miss

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Highlands – It is an all-too-familiar scenario: the Robbinsville Black Knights, involved in another nailbiter. During Wednesday, Jan. 22’s make-up game at Highlands, the Knights (1-14, 0-8) found themselves in a 58-58 deadlock with the Highlanders (7-13, 2-2) in the closing seconds of regulation.

Prior to the Jan. 14 home dual with Andrews, Robbinsville High School wrestling recognized its four seniors (from left): Gracye Burchfield, Justin Stewart, Kamron McGuire and Nathan Fisher. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Representing "The 'Ville"

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Bryson City – The Robbinsville Black Knights traversed across county lines Saturday to compete in the annual Devil Duals. Though Graham County’s finest would drop a pair of close duals – falling 39-35 to Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

One second away

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Murphy – It took a buzzer-beating 3 and a war of free throws to knock off the Lady Knights on Tuesday night.

Open house spotlights new equipment, hours

Robbi Pounds

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Robbinsville – Graham County Commissioner Connie Orr could not stop herself from bragging about Smoky Mountain Urgent Care, at the clinic’s open house Monday. “This is the brainchild of Claudine Gibson and Juanita Colvard.

Dean Castaldo and his arson companion Dante (right) present a Fire Prevention Class at the Graham County Public Library on Monday. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Arson detection team visits Graham library

Robbi Pounds

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Robbinsville – A very special guest visited the Graham County Public Library on Monday, to help educate members of the 4-H Club during their first meeting of the year. This visitor detects chemicals from two miles away, helps put arsonists in jail and once proved the FBI wrong.

The Robbinsville Middle School Black Knights pose with the 2019-20 championship tournament bracket, moments after defeating the Hiwassee Dam/Ranger Eagles to win the title on Jan. 23 in Hayesville. From left are Dane Knott, Roman Jones, Luke Lovin, Tytan Teesateskie, Donovan Carpenter, Bryce Adams, Zeke Silvers, Xander Wachacha, Quinn Jumper, Andrew Scrivner, Drake Anderson, Austin Colangelo, Hugh Forbes and Isiac Collins. Photos by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Champions!

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Hayesville – For the first time since 2014, Robbinsville can lay claim to the Smoky Mountain Conference Middle School Title. A 43-41 win over the Hiwassee Dam/Ranger Eagles (No. 3 West seed) Jan. 23 in Hayesville secured the Black Knights’ basketball bragging rights.