Robbinsville

Heavy public interest in the Town of Robbinsville meeting on Jan. 8 – originally believed to be the session a resolution that would allow alcohol sales to appear on the next ballot – forced a last-minute relocation to the nearby Graham County Courthouse. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Heavy public interest in the Town of Robbinsville meeting on Jan. 8 – originally believed to be the session a resolution that would allow alcohol sales to appear on the next ballot – forced a last-minute relocation to the nearby Graham County Courthouse. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

No alcohol sales – for now

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Robbinsville – Formal at times – contentious at others – the Jan. 8 town Board of Aldermen meeting was spearheaded by a 45-minute public comment period on a proposal that would allow voters to decide on alcohol sales within the city limits.
The Robbinsville Middle School eighth-grade basketball players were recognized at Monday’s game against Cullowhee Valley. From left are Zeke Silvers, Donovan Carpenter, Xander Wachacha, Tylie Bridges, Aubrie Wachacha, Noelle Orr, Emma Beasley, Zoie Shuler, Karlee Stewart, Memory Frapp, Linsey Orr and Taelyr Jackson. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

The Robbinsville Middle School eighth-grade basketball players were recognized at Monday’s game against Cullowhee Valley. From left are Zeke Silvers, Donovan Carpenter, Xander Wachacha, Tylie Bridges, Aubrie Wachacha, Noelle Orr, Emma Beasley, Zoie Shuler, Karlee Stewart, Memory Frapp, Linsey Orr and Taelyr Jackson. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Knights run over Cullowhee Valley

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Robbinsville – As Robbinsville Middle School’s basketball program enter the final week of the regular season, both teams are in a prime position for a top seed in the championship tournament.
Robbinsville’s Kyle Fink prepares to pin Cherokee’s Ian Crowe during a Dec. 17 home dual against the Braves. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville’s Kyle Fink prepares to pin Cherokee’s Ian Crowe during a Dec. 17 home dual against the Braves. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville competes in dual, tournament

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 9, 2020
The Robbinsville wrestling teams split its duties Saturday, with one crew traveling to the Enka Duals and another taking part in the Osley B. Saunooke Tournament at Cherokee. Robbinsville went 2-3 at the Enka Duals.

Black Knights fall at Rosman

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Rosman – In a battle of winless teams, something has to give. Unfortunately for the Robbinsville Black Knights (0-7, 0-3), the win went in-favor of the home team in Tuesday’s battle at Rosman (1-10, 1-5), with the Knights falling to the Tigers, 53-50.
Following Monday’s win, the Robbinsville Lady Knights recognized senior Cambrie Lovin for scoring her 1,000th career point during the KSA Christmas Tournament in Orlando on Saturday, Dec. 28. With Lovin is Lady Knights head coach Lucas Ford. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Following Monday’s win, the Robbinsville Lady Knights recognized senior Cambrie Lovin for scoring her 1,000th career point during the KSA Christmas Tournament in Orlando on Saturday, Dec. 28. With Lovin is Lady Knights head coach Lucas Ford. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights break out the serving trey's

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Robbinsville – The last time the Robbinsville Lady Knights varsity basketball team defeated Cherokee, current freshman point guard Desta Trammell was in the fourth grade. That 71-61 home victory over the Lady Braves – which took place Feb.

Schools receive $3M in grants

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Robbinsville – Graham County Schools Superintendent Angie Knight announced that the district has received a total of $3,378,800 in grant money during the past three months at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting.

Knights shout at the Devils

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Robbinsville – Entering Christmas break, the Robbinsville Middle School basketball program is flying high. The latest triumph for both the Lady Knights (9-1) and the Black Knights (8-2) took place Dec. 19, when Robbinsville welcomed Swain for the final action of 2019.

Knights fall in tourney

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Hendersonville – The Robbinsville Black Knights ran afoul of some tough competition at the North Henderson Christmas Tournament. A 73-27 loss to the hosting Knights on Friday was followed by a 71-28 loss at the hands of the Mitchell Mountaineers on Saturday.
The Phillips Historic Motel was the Best Business winner of the REVVED UP Christmas decoration contest. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

The Phillips Historic Motel was the Best Business winner of the REVVED UP Christmas decoration contest. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

REVVED UP announces Christmas lights winners

News Staff
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
By John Colwell REVVED UP Robbinsville – We want to thank all the residents and businesses who participated in REVVED UP Robbinsville’s first ever outdoor Christmas decoration contest.
The Robbinsville Lady Knights clinched the 2019 KSA Christmas Tournament championship Monday in Orlando. Front row (from left) are Kandace Holder, Lina Pagan, Ava Barlow, Gabby Hooper and Desta Trammell. Back row (from left) are Yeika Jimenez, Kensley Phillips, Karlyn Matheson, head coach Lucas Ford, Halee Anderson, Kennedy Cable, Cambrie Lovin and assistant coach Mitch Beasley. Photos by Brandon Lovin/Contributing Photographer

The Robbinsville Lady Knights clinched the 2019 KSA Christmas Tournament championship Monday in Orlando. Front row (from left) are Kandace Holder, Lina Pagan, Ava Barlow, Gabby Hooper and Desta Trammell. Back row (from left) are Yeika Jimenez, Kensley Phillips, Karlyn Matheson, head coach Lucas Ford, Halee Anderson, Kennedy Cable, Cambrie Lovin and assistant coach Mitch Beasley. Photos by Brandon Lovin/Contributing Photographer

Lady Knights win tourney championship

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Orlando – You can now refer to the Robbinsville Lady Knights as “KSA Tournament Champions.