Robbinsville

Need for speed

Ruby Annas

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Zito Media Internet speeds are not living up to what Graham County citizens paid for.

Authorities found Carley Walls’ vehicle burning on Tatham Gap Road roughly 12 hours before her body was discovered some 15 miles away in Robbinsville. Photo courtesy of Graham County Sheriff's Office

Autopsy shifts case to homicide

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Robbinsville – Almost 11 months after a local woman was found deceased, autopsy findings have finally be unveiled.

The Robbinsville Middle School Black Knights beam with pride after winning their third consecutive Smoky Mountain Conference title Dec. 21. Photo courtesy of Robbinsville Wrestling

Middle school Knights seize conference title

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Bryson City – There’s no need for adjustment: the system is working just fine.

Forward Bryce Adams fights through the interior defense of Smoky Mountain’s Cameron Fowler (5) and Ace Pregner (14) on Dec. 27. Although the junior’s efforts in the game resulted in a double-double, the Black Knights suffered their first loss of the year. Photos by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

Unplanned re-run

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 4, 2024

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The Black Knights gather around the inaugural “Mill vs. The ‘Ville” trophy, which was brought back to Robbinsville on Dec. 28 in the wake of a huge dual victory at Pisgah. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Long Black (Knight) Train

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Canton – Duals seem to go one of two ways: either it’s clear from the outset who’s in control, or the competition is so fierce that it turns into a race to the finish.

Suri Watty was lights out from beyond the arc in Dec. 27’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Invitational opener, posting six in Robbinsville’s victory over the Lady Mustangs. Photos by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

Back on track

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Junior guard Claire Barlow works out of the corner and around the defense of Brevard’s Ella Scott on Dec. 29.</body></html>

More digging unveils more town errors

Ruby Annas

Thursday, January 4, 2024

* Conclusion of a 2-part report

Elijah Kirkland seemingly reaches into the lights – and over the plea of Andrews’ Tanner Postell – for two of his Black Knights-best 15 points in Dec. 14’s home win over the Wildcats. Photo courtesy of Jozlyn Garland/Contributing Photographer

On cusp of perfection

Kevin Hensley

Saturday, December 30, 2023

Robbinsville’s Bella Coats storms past the corner defense of Andrews’ Juliet Holloway on Dec. 14.</body></html>

After five grueling matches Saturday, the Robbinsville High School Black Knights proudly display the Pool C, Devil Duals first-place trophy. Photo courtesy of Robbinsville Wrestling

Devil of a Dual

Kevin Hensley

Saturday, December 30, 2023

Bryson City – Don’t let the outcomes fool you: Robbinsville earned the title of “Devil Duals Champions” on Saturday.

Senate 50 Rep. Kevin Corbin (left, holding check, R-Franklin) and District 120 Rep. Karl Gillespie (right, holding check, R-Franklin) spent several hours in Graham County on Dec. 20, presenting checks for various needs across the county. The tour began at the N.C. Department of Transportation’s office, where a check in the amount of $1.4 million was awarded. Photo courtesy of Kevin Corbin

$4.895 million tour comes to Graham County

Ruby Annas

Saturday, December 30, 2023

Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Franklin) and District Rep. Karl Gillespie (R-Franklin) both visited Graham County on Dec. 20, presenting four checks totaling $4.895 million for various community needs.