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xFlanked by members of the tribal council – as well as his family – Todd Odom (center, second from right on front row) was inducted as an honorary member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on April 7. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

xFlanked by members of the tribal council – as well as his family – Todd Odom (center, second from right on front row) was inducted as an honorary member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on April 7. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

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Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Cherokee – Despite all the adversities – and later, achievements – in the life of Todd Odom, the recognition he was given on April 7 might just rank near the top of the list.
Robbinsville wrestling head coach Todd Odom (right) shares a laugh with assistant Colby White at Saturday’s state individual tournament. After 21 years as a coach, Odom announced his retirement from the sport Sunday. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville wrestling head coach Todd Odom (right) shares a laugh with assistant Colby White at Saturday’s state individual tournament. After 21 years as a coach, Odom announced his retirement from the sport Sunday. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

'I just know'

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Robbinsville – “How did you know when it was time for you to retire from coaching? Coach Bob Colvin and coach Bruce Snyder both answered with exactly the same reply: ‘You just know.’  “So why retire or why retire now? I just know.