Sesquicentennial

In a fitting tribute to late Black Knights megafan Billy Ed Queen, spectators attending Friday’s kickoff to the two-day 150th anniversary celebration in Robbinsville were given white towels to toss into the air – a move patented by Queen whenever Robbinsville would score a touchdown. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

In a fitting tribute to late Black Knights megafan Billy Ed Queen, spectators attending Friday’s kickoff to the two-day 150th anniversary celebration in Robbinsville were given white towels to toss into the air – a move patented by Queen whenever Robbinsville would score a touchdown. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Turn the page

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County proved its resilience during a kickoff event Friday, and its love of community during a daylong celebration Saturday observing the county’s 150th anniversary.
The county’s 150th anniversary celebration officially began Friday at Fontana Dam. The Gunter Cabin was opened for public exploration throughout the evening. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The county’s 150th anniversary celebration officially began Friday at Fontana Dam. The Gunter Cabin was opened for public exploration throughout the evening. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Celebration wraps up Saturday

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County turned 150 in January, and the county kicked off celebrations with observance events in Fontana Village and Stecoah last weekend, with the main event — a two-day celebration in Robbinsville — kicking off Friday evening and continues throughout the day on Saturday.

County celebrates 150th birthday … and you’re invited

Randy Foster
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Graham County’s 150th anniversary celebration events kick off this weekend in Fontana Dam and Stecoah, with two days of celebration in Robbinsville the following weekend. Here’s what’s on tap: Friday, Aug. 12: Fontana Village Resort, Town of Fontana Dam, N.C.

Anniversary celebration planning gains momentum

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Robbinsville – Plans are starting to come together for a mid-August celebration of Graham County’s 150th anniversary. Marshall McClung – a Forest Service retiree, with expertise in search and rescue – has been named grand marshal for the celebration.

150th anniversary could be split over two weekends

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Robbinsville – Planning inched forward for events to celebrate Graham County’s sesquicentennial (150th) anniversary. The third planning meeting for the celebration was held May 5, with more than a dozen people attending at the Graham County Community Building.

Planning moves forward for anniversary events

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Robbinsville – Planning inched forward on Monday for events to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Graham County’s founding. Graham County was founded on Jan. 30, 1872, when it was carved out from Cherokee County.