Robbinsville

Roman Jones (15) works through the front-line battle Sept. 12 against Copper Basin. Jones eclipsed the 250-yard mark and recorded all four of Robbinsville’s touchdowns at Trion, Ga. Photo by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

Roman Jones (15) works through the front-line battle Sept. 12 against Copper Basin. Jones eclipsed the 250-yard mark and recorded all four of Robbinsville’s touchdowns at Trion, Ga. Photo by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

So close, yet so far away

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 26, 2024
The box score from Sept. 20, 2024's game between Robbinsville and Trion. Trion, Ga. – The first meeting between a pair of 1A powerhouses from two different states lived up to the billing – and then some.

Visitor spending up in 2023

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Spending in Graham County increased by two percent in 2023, according to an annual study released by VisitNC.  A recent news release from Graham County Travel & Tourism reported $55.98 million was transacted by local and visiting individuals inside the borders, which is up from $54,860,400 in 2022.
Alarm was widespread across social media earlier this week, after screenshots of a Snapchat conversation revealed that an unidentified Robbinsville Middle School student was considering gun violence at the institution.

Alarm was widespread across social media earlier this week, after screenshots of a Snapchat conversation revealed that an unidentified Robbinsville Middle School student was considering gun violence at the institution.

Student investigated for threat

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Robbinsville – Local parents, faculty and students alike were once again on-edge this week, after word broke that an adolescent had spoken to someone about potentially bringing gun violence into Robbinsville Middle School.
With Claire Barlow (center) and Chloe Adams scrambling to get into position, junior setter Ryn Hooper makes a pass during Aug. 20’s home match against Highlands. Photo by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

With Claire Barlow (center) and Chloe Adams scrambling to get into position, junior setter Ryn Hooper makes a pass during Aug. 20’s home match against Highlands. Photo by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

Back on the road again

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Candler – The Lady Knights have improved to 13-3 following their most recent stretch, but the team’s success might be the best-kept secret at Robbinsville in recent memory. Save for a quick check-in Sept.
Cameron Allison (4) had other plans for Peyton Baine's pass to Brodie Betts (11), making a mid-air denial by roping in his second interception of the game Monday at Murphy. Allison's pick transitioned into Robbinsville scoring the game-clinching touchdown. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Cameron Allison (4) had other plans for Peyton Baine's pass to Brodie Betts (11), making a mid-air denial by roping in his second interception of the game Monday at Murphy. Allison's pick transitioned into Robbinsville scoring the game-clinching touchdown. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

JV Black Knights ready for primetime

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Murphy – The message was pounded into Robbinsville’s head time and time again, as the activity bus rolled down U.S. 129 South: win.
Darion Ledbetter (5) celebrates with Tytan Teesateskie after scoring his first of two touchdowns during Sept. 12’s rout over Copper Basin. Photos by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

Darion Ledbetter (5) celebrates with Tytan Teesateskie after scoring his first of two touchdowns during Sept. 12’s rout over Copper Basin. Photos by Royce Worbington/The Graham Star

Basin shaken

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 19, 2024
The box score from Sept. 12, 2024's game between Copper Basin and Robbinsville. Robbinsville – Heading into the Sept. 12 showdown with Copper Basin, Tenn., the Black Knights were laser-focused on avoiding their first 0-4 start in 29 years. The Cougars never stood a chance.
Monday was circled on the calendar as AdventHealth’s opening of urgent care services in Graham County, but the Hendersonville-based provider is aiming for an October debut. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Monday was circled on the calendar as AdventHealth’s opening of urgent care services in Graham County, but the Hendersonville-based provider is aiming for an October debut. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Urgent care opening delayed – again

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Robbinsville – Though decals adorn the front entrance and a sign welcoming everyone sits on the corner of South Main Street, the scheduled date for AdventHealth’s urgent care opening came and went with no patients seen. Optimism was through the roof when AdventHealth held an open house on Aug.
The Robbinsville Lady Knights celebrate after winning a hard-fought volley Aug. 29 at Andrews. Visible are Daphne Barlow (left), Claire Barlow, Suri Watty (6) and Liz Carpenter. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

The Robbinsville Lady Knights celebrate after winning a hard-fought volley Aug. 29 at Andrews. Visible are Daphne Barlow (left), Claire Barlow, Suri Watty (6) and Liz Carpenter. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Back on track

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Cashiers – Tonight’s game against Hiwassee Dam will be the first time Robbinsville has touched its home court for a volleyball match in 16 days. A lengthy road trip concluded Monday and Tuesday, with back-to-back trips to the Highlands/Cashiers plateau.
Cameron Allison ran wild on defense for the Black Knights during Sept. 5’s Smoky Mountain Conference opener at Cherokee, scoring on an interception and punt return in Robbinsville’s trouncing of the Braves. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Cameron Allison ran wild on defense for the Black Knights during Sept. 5’s Smoky Mountain Conference opener at Cherokee, scoring on an interception and punt return in Robbinsville’s trouncing of the Braves. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

JV Black Knights run wild

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Cherokee – Three defensive touchdowns, two scoring receptions and a 56-yard rush to the end zone.  No, the JV Robbinsville Black Knights (3-0) did not have the cheat codes turned on when they stepped off the bus at Cherokee on Sept.
The 10U Robbinsville Black Knights were able to enjoy the week of a lifetime in August, traveling to Ohio to compete in the inaugural Savannah Bananas Ball Youth Tournament. All names are listed from left in each row. Laying in front: Dake Haney and Jacob Emmons. Kneeling: Jax Mullinax, Jameson Baxter and Baylor Nichols. Standing: A.J. Farr, Canyan Gross, Kyson Carpenter, Kasen Garrison and Levi Millsaps. On shoulders: Lawton Gibby, Daylon Anderson, Brayden Menard and Eli Nelms.

The 10U Robbinsville Black Knights were able to enjoy the week of a lifetime in August, traveling to Ohio to compete in the inaugural Savannah Bananas Ball Youth Tournament. All names are listed from left in each row. Laying in front: Dake Haney and Jacob Emmons. Kneeling: Jax Mullinax, Jameson Baxter and Baylor Nichols. Standing: A.J. Farr, Canyan Gross, Kyson Carpenter, Kasen Garrison and Levi Millsaps. On shoulders: Lawton Gibby, Daylon Anderson, Brayden Menard and Eli Nelms.

Goin’ Bananas

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Cleveland – Picture it: the crowd roars your name as you saunter up to the plate, your walk-up music ushering you closer to the clay. Suddenly, you stop. You might break into a dance too embarrassing to be recorded – except multiple cell phones in the stands are capturing your every movement.