Robbinsville

Winners of the second annual “Graham County’s Got Talent” were (from left): Megan Brooks, gospel; Ariana Roberts, dance; Aidan Holder and Ryan Lynn, instrumental; Gracie Anderson and Will Phillips, pop/rock; and Mandy Millsaps, Keith Rogers and Anderson, country/bluegrass. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Winners of the second annual “Graham County’s Got Talent” were (from left): Megan Brooks, gospel; Ariana Roberts, dance; Aidan Holder and Ryan Lynn, instrumental; Gracie Anderson and Will Phillips, pop/rock; and Mandy Millsaps, Keith Rogers and Anderson, country/bluegrass. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

$8.8K raised for cancer group

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Robbinsville – The back of Saturday’s program for the second installment of Graham County’s Got Talent featured two selections from the New Testament.
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians member Bo Taylor leads a friendship dance around the mound at the Little Snowbird campground on Sept. 14. The “Earth Keepers” ceremony drew spectators from various countries across society. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians member Bo Taylor leads a friendship dance around the mound at the Little Snowbird campground on Sept. 14. The “Earth Keepers” ceremony drew spectators from various countries across society. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Mound visit

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Eastern Band Elder Alfred Welch began Sept. 14’s “Earth Keepers” mound dance with a traditional Cherokee prayer. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star Snowbird – Imagine a world of beauty, nature and wellness – a world of peace.
Graham County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Stewart confiscated this bag of suspected meth off a suspect during a Sept. 2 traffic stop, after K-9 Sam indicated the presence of narcotics orders in the vehicle. Photo courtesy of Graham County Sheriff's Office

Graham County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Stewart confiscated this bag of suspected meth off a suspect during a Sept. 2 traffic stop, after K-9 Sam indicated the presence of narcotics orders in the vehicle. Photo courtesy of Graham County Sheriff's Office

K-9 delivers perfect strike

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Robbinsville – A routine traffic stop yielded one of the largest meth busts in Graham County history. On Sept. 2, sheriff’s Deputy Justin Stewart pulled over a vehicle operated by John Mark Jenkins, 54, a native of Bryson City who listed 149 Maggie Wachacha Road in Snowbird as his address.

Resident found deceased

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Robbinsville – The Graham County Sheriff’s Office is busy trying to piece together what occurred inside a home at the Cheoah Trailer Park on Saturday.
Under the pursuit of Murphy’s Brodie Betts, JV Black Knight Cameron Allison eyes a cut upfield during Sept. 7’s home tilt with the Bulldogs. Photo by Danielle Crabtree/The Graham Star

Under the pursuit of Murphy’s Brodie Betts, JV Black Knight Cameron Allison eyes a cut upfield during Sept. 7’s home tilt with the Bulldogs. Photo by Danielle Crabtree/The Graham Star

Taking a bite out of the competition

Kevin Hensley
Friday, September 15, 2023
Robbinsville – It started off as a heavyweight battle, between two titans of the Smoky Mountain Conference. But Sept.
Members of the Lady Knights volleyball team gather to sing the Robbinsville High School alma mater – a post-match tradition, when a victory is in the books – after Tuesday’s sweep over the Blue Ridge Bobcats. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Members of the Lady Knights volleyball team gather to sing the Robbinsville High School alma mater – a post-match tradition, when a victory is in the books – after Tuesday’s sweep over the Blue Ridge Bobcats. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

All smiles

Kevin Hensley
Friday, September 15, 2023
Robbinsville – Each time they step on the court, you can sense the poise.
Darion Ledbetter clutches one of his two interceptions Friday at Alleghany – both of which led to touchdowns in Robbinsville’s 35-7 win over the Trojans. Photos courtesy of Stewart Royall/Studio Roxie

Darion Ledbetter clutches one of his two interceptions Friday at Alleghany – both of which led to touchdowns in Robbinsville’s 35-7 win over the Trojans. Photos courtesy of Stewart Royall/Studio Roxie

Eat. Sleep. Conquer. Repeat.

Kevin Hensley
Friday, September 15, 2023
Sparta – Returning the favor from last year’s homecoming visit, Robbinsville made the 250-mile trek to Alleghany County on Friday.
The Trinity Church Wall Street rings the Bell of Hope at St. Paul’s Chapel each year to remember those who were killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

The Trinity Church Wall Street rings the Bell of Hope at St. Paul’s Chapel each year to remember those who were killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

‘Where were you when the world stopped turning?’

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, September 14, 2023
It’s one of those “when Kennedy was assassinated” or “when you found out Elvis died” memories that everyone can relate to if you were alive at the time. Sept. 11, 2001, will forever be embedded in the hearts and minds of every American citizen.

Stopped 1 yard shy

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Robbinsville – In a frantic scramble, Cherokee had reached the Knights’ 11-yard line. The Braves had no way to stop the clock in the closing moments of Aug. 31’s junior-varsity showdown under the Big Oaks, as Cherokee had burned all of its timeouts in the moments leading up to the play.
Delaney Brooms rises toward a definitive kill Tuesday against Hayesville. The senior outside hitter was a thorn in the Jackets’ side throughout Robbinsville’s win. Photo by Danielle Crabtree/The Graham Star

Delaney Brooms rises toward a definitive kill Tuesday against Hayesville. The senior outside hitter was a thorn in the Jackets’ side throughout Robbinsville’s win. Photo by Danielle Crabtree/The Graham Star

Breaking out the Brooms

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Robbinsville – Five of the Lady Knights’ victories this year have came thanks to clean sweeps. Looking up and down the roster, there are many factors you can attribute Robbinsville’s performance out of the gate: * Back-row coverage? Check.