Robbinsville

Plans are in progress to repair a washed-out section of the lower loop trail at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, which has left half the loop inaccessible off and on for about two years. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Plans are in progress to repair a washed-out section of the lower loop trail at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, which has left half the loop inaccessible off and on for about two years. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Help is on the way

Randy Foster
Thursday, September 8, 2022
At Nantahala National Forest’s Cheoah District, which encompasses around 2/3 of Graham County, it’s been a rough couple of years.
Robbinsville defenders – led by Tytan Teesateskie (72) and Caleb Draper (3) shut down the progress of Mountain Heritage quarterback Griffin Ray on Friday. For the second-straight week, the Knights’ defense held the opposition to single-digits, as Robbinsville picked up a 26-8 victory. Photos courtesy of Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Robbinsville defenders – led by Tytan Teesateskie (72) and Caleb Draper (3) shut down the progress of Mountain Heritage quarterback Griffin Ray on Friday. For the second-straight week, the Knights’ defense held the opposition to single-digits, as Robbinsville picked up a 26-8 victory. Photos courtesy of Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Cougars crushed

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Robbinsville – A lot of question marks surrounded the Black Knights’ defense as the 2022 season dawned. Robbinsville has silenced the decriers.

Leaders hear concerns at special meeting

Randy Foster
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County’s state legislators were in Robbinsville on Sept. 1, to hear concerns from county government and school officials about funding needs, and the impacts of state legislation on local spending.
Black Knights’ lineman Dane Daniels (72) pursues Mountain Heritage quarterback Brayden Deyton during Aug. 25’s game against the Cougars. Photo courtesy of Carlos Lopez/Robbinsville High School

Black Knights’ lineman Dane Daniels (72) pursues Mountain Heritage quarterback Brayden Deyton during Aug. 25’s game against the Cougars. Photo courtesy of Carlos Lopez/Robbinsville High School

JV upended by Cougars

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Waynesville – It started off promising enough: Robbinsville recovered a fumble, then scored a touchdown and punched in a conversion to take an 8-0 lead. No one could have predicted that would be the final offensive highlight for the Black Knights on Aug. 25.
The work of Robbinsville’s younger varsity players – including Claire Barlow, shown contesting a Highlands return Aug. 23 – was crucial to the Knights’ clinching a four-set victory over Cherokee on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

The work of Robbinsville’s younger varsity players – including Claire Barlow, shown contesting a Highlands return Aug. 23 – was crucial to the Knights’ clinching a four-set victory over Cherokee on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Lady Knights etch 1st conference win

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Robbinsville – Going into Tuesday’s conference opener, the Lady Knights seemingly held all the cards.
The 2022 Robbinsville varsity cross country team. Names are listed from left in both rows. Front: Skyler Oliver, Kamree Oliver, Jennifer Guzman, Liberty Hartley, Abby Wehr and Elizabeth Boyle. Back: Ethan Webster, Skyler Anderson, Bruce Helms, Xander Wachacha, William Cable, Zeb Stewart, Albert Avella and Braxton Hicks. Not pictured is head coach Kaitlyn Carringer-Adams. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The 2022 Robbinsville varsity cross country team. Names are listed from left in both rows. Front: Skyler Oliver, Kamree Oliver, Jennifer Guzman, Liberty Hartley, Abby Wehr and Elizabeth Boyle. Back: Ethan Webster, Skyler Anderson, Bruce Helms, Xander Wachacha, William Cable, Zeb Stewart, Albert Avella and Braxton Hicks. Not pictured is head coach Kaitlyn Carringer-Adams. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Strength in numbers

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 1, 2022
* Robbinsville cross country season preview Robbinsville – Since the beginning of the pandemic, it has been a challenge to spark interest in varsity cross country.
The Robbinsville High School Class of 1972 gather for a photo Saturday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The Robbinsville High School Class of 1972 gather for a photo Saturday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

As time goes on ...

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Robbinsville – The same year that Graham County celebrated its 100th birthday, the Robbinsville High School Class of 1972 received its diplomas.
Alyssa Monroe’s detailed facepaint was a hit at the Oct. 31, 2020 Robbinsville High School Trunk-or-Treat. Her cheerful demeanor was enough to convince judges of the 2021 N.C. Press Association News, Editorial and Photojournalism contest that former Graham Star staff photographer Art Miller should receive first place in the Photography, General News competition for capturing Monroe in the moment. Photo by Art Miller/The Graham Star

Alyssa Monroe’s detailed facepaint was a hit at the Oct. 31, 2020 Robbinsville High School Trunk-or-Treat. Her cheerful demeanor was enough to convince judges of the 2021 N.C. Press Association News, Editorial and Photojournalism contest that former Graham Star staff photographer Art Miller should receive first place in the Photography, General News competition for capturing Monroe in the moment. Photo by Art Miller/The Graham Star

Graham Star wins 4 state press awards

News Staff
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Tallulah – Four of the N.C. Press Association’s 2021 awards were clinched by The Graham Star, which has provided unparalleled news coverage from and around Graham County, N.C. since 1955. The Star received one first-place nod, as well as three awards for third place. All winners of the 2021 N.C.
Members of the Graham County Board of Commissioners discussed an alternative plan to the construction of the Graham County Justice Center – a remodel of the current courthouse – at the Aug. 16 board meeting. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Members of the Graham County Board of Commissioners discussed an alternative plan to the construction of the Graham County Justice Center – a remodel of the current courthouse – at the Aug. 16 board meeting. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Orr pushes for downtown justice center

Randy Foster
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Robbinsville – Amid a flurry of discussion over conceptual plans for a new Graham County Justice Center – which would be built off West Fort Hill Road – Commissioner Connie Orr asked a question a lot of people have been probably wondering themselves: why not build a new courthouse right where the...