Lady Knights still perfect
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Over halfway through the season, the Robbinsville Lady Knights are holding steadily to a run of dominance.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
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JV Black Knight Kage Williams gave the Murphy defense fits throughout Robbinsville's 48-30 over the Bulldogs on Sept. 12. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star
Streak: Over
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Wren Millsaps waited a long time for it.
As a player, he never won a game against Murphy.
As a coach, he had never won a game against Murphy.
That all changed on Sept. 12, as the Millsaps-led JV Black Knights (2-0) stunned the Bulldogs 48-30.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
There are two sides to every story
Kevin Hensley
I am a huge fan of The Andy Griffith Show.
From Barney's mannerisms and facial expressions, to Goober, Gomer, Aunt Bea, Opie (a nickname I still use for one of my best friends to this day) and, of course, Sheriff Andy Taylor.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Robbinsville High gives back on 9/11
News Staff
By Matthew Miller
Special to The Graham Star
Robbinsville – Sept. 11, 2001 is considered one of the darkest days in American history.
There were nearly 3,000 deaths, 6,000 injuries sustained, and the country was in a panic. When would it happen again, and to whom?
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Summer youth football camp participants led the Black Knights onto the field during Youth Night on Friday. Photos by Byron Housley/The Graham Star
Knights survive Eagles
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Friday the 13th’s showdown between Robbinsville and Rabun Gap, Ga., filled in all the blanks for those who buy into the not-so-unusual Gregorian Calendar event.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Peggy Denton of Denton Wreath Company was one of many vendors on-hand for the third annual Robbinsville Fall Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com
Downtown crafts festival a hit
Robbi Pounds
Robbinsville – In spite of threatening skies, the third annual Robbinsville Fall Arts & Crafts Festival was the biggest ever, with more than a dozen booths filling the Courthouse Square on Saturday
However, the future of the festival is still in question.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Jubilation sets in for the Robbinsvlle Lady Knights, moments after a thrilling 5-set victory over Murphy on Sept. 5. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
At long last!
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – The last time Robbinsville defeated Murphy in volleyball, this year’s class of seniors were still in middle school.
The 2015 sweep of the Lady Bulldogs seemed like a distant memory until Sept.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Conner Hyde finds some real estate during PeeWee action at Murphy on Saturday. Photo by Jenny Millsaps
Smokey Mountain Youth Conference Football Results: Sept. 7, 2019
News Staff
*PeeWee: Robbinsville 26, Murphy 12
*Termites: Robbinsville 6, Murphy 46
*Mites: Robbinsville 12, Murphy 8
*Midgets: Murphy 14, Robbinsville 8
Next games: Saturday, vs. Swain County, 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
David Freeman
David Freeman
News Staff
David Steven Freeman entered peaceful rest on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019.
A funeral service was held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Sweetgum Baptist Church.
David, better known as “Chico,” was born in Edenton Ga., but lived in Robbinsville, N.C. his entire life.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
The Huddle House on Tallulah Road ceased operations Tuesday, Sept. 3. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
Huddle House Closes Up Shop
Kevin Hensley
Tallulah – Rumors spread quickly through Graham County last week, when word leaked out that the Huddle House on Tallulah Road closed its doors for good Sept. 3.
Owner Roger Kersch granted The Graham Star an exclusive interview Sept. 5.
Thursday, September 12, 2019