Robbinsville

'There was smoke everywhere'

Most of us are in no danger of forgetting the events of 9/11 or the victims, heroes, and survivors of those attacks.  Yet there are smaller, quieter stories that can resonate, as well.  Robbinsville’s Julie Hancock and Andrews’ Michael Neal both experienced the attacks in different ways.
Robbinsville's Lex Hooper (20) quickly reminded Erwin and any future opponents that there is more than one dangerous running in the Black Knights' backfield Friday night, as he caught the Warriors defense completely off-guard on the first play of the game and easily found some open room for a 65-yard touchdown as a result. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Robbinsville's Lex Hooper (20) quickly reminded Erwin and any future opponents that there is more than one dangerous running in the Black Knights' backfield Friday night, as he caught the Warriors defense completely off-guard on the first play of the game and easily found some open room for a 65-yard touchdown as a result. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Rushes, passes, safeties, oh my!

Asheville – What started as a first-half shootout evolved into a second-half blowout.