Robbinsville

Santa Claus greets exuberant Robbinsville Elementary School children after hitching a ride on a helicopter and landing on the 50-yard line at Big Oaks Stadium on Dec. 15. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Santa Claus greets exuberant Robbinsville Elementary School children after hitching a ride on a helicopter and landing on the 50-yard line at Big Oaks Stadium on Dec. 15. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Santa Claus comes to town

Randy Foster
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Robbinsville – Santa Claus carved out time from his busy December schedule to make two appearances in Robbinsville over the past week. Mr. Claus’ visits were facilitated by Bob Keber of Robbinsville.
Zirriyah Wachacha drives to the basket Dec. 5 against Cherokee. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Zirriyah Wachacha drives to the basket Dec. 5 against Cherokee. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights again tame Cats

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Andrews – In its only action of the week, Robbinsville Middle School once again swept its Cherokee-County neighbors. A quick Dec. 8 zip to Andrews netted the middle-school girls a 34-26 win over the Wildcats, with the middle-school boys picking up a 33-30 triumph.
The Robbinsville Black Knights pause to celebrate their second-straight Falcon Frenzy victory Saturday.

The Robbinsville Black Knights pause to celebrate their second-straight Falcon Frenzy victory Saturday.

Black Knights again conquer Falcon Frenzy

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Hendersonville – For the second-straight season, Robbinsville wrestling stood atop the Falcon Frenzy standings. The two-day tournament – held each year at West Henderson High School – concluded Saturday, with Robbinsville posting 176 team points to wrap up the championship.
Robbinsville’s Liz Carpenter (23) and Kensley Phillips slow down the drive of North Buncombe’s Peyton Whitson on Friday. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Robbinsville’s Liz Carpenter (23) and Kensley Phillips slow down the drive of North Buncombe’s Peyton Whitson on Friday. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Blackhawks clip Lady Knights

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Robbinsville – The chips simply did not fall in the Lady Knights’ favor. In what evolved into a back-and-forth tussle, Robbinsville (3-2, 0-1) incurred its first loss of the season Friday, dropping a 47-46 heartbreaker to the North Buncombe Blackhawks.
Senior point guard Brock Adams (right) breaks away from a North Buncombe defender in the first half of Robbinsville’s double-overtime win over the Blackhawks on Friday. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Senior point guard Brock Adams (right) breaks away from a North Buncombe defender in the first half of Robbinsville’s double-overtime win over the Blackhawks on Friday. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

2x the pleasure; 2x the fun

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Robbinsville – In the end, the Black Knights would not be denied. With a perfect season on the line, Robbinsville and North Buncombe were tied 57-57 late in Friday’s non-conference clash.
Phillip Graham of Almond and Destiny Williams of Robbinsville rest on a cemetery bench after their vehicle crashed at Lone Oak Cemetery on Dec. 7. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Phillip Graham of Almond and Destiny Williams of Robbinsville rest on a cemetery bench after their vehicle crashed at Lone Oak Cemetery on Dec. 7. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

2 unhurt when SUV crashes at cemetery

Randy Foster
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Lake Santeetlah – Two people escaped fairly unscathed after their vehicle skidded off the road, crashed through a guard rail and stop sign, ran down an embankment and knocked down gravestones at Lone Oak Cemetery before crashing into a tree.

Michael Ray Driver

News Staff
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Michael Ray Driver, 37 of Robbinsville, N.C., went home on Tuesday Dec. 6, 2022. He was born in Cherokee, N.C., on Aug. 22, 1985. Michael is survived by his loving mother, Lois Chekelelee of Robbinsville, N.C.

Della Campbell

News Staff
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Della Campbell, 93 of the West Fort Hill community of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Macon County, and the daughter of the late Amos and Flossie Mason Grant.

Vacancies upcoming at Robbinsville Town Hall

Randy Foster
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Robbinsville – The town’s elected leaders are now looking to fill two key positions in Town Hall, with Shari Birchfield – the Town of Robbinsville’s interim finance officer and deputy clerk – set to retire in late January 2023. The Board of Aldermen will hold a special called meeting at 10 a.m.