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At the outset of Tuesday’s meeting, the Graham County Board of Education recognized Susie Beasley, who retired after 30 years of service to local schools. From left are school board member Pam Knott, board Chair Rodney Nelson, Beasley, school board members Debra Dinschel and Chip Carringer, and Superintendent Angie Knight. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

At the outset of Tuesday’s meeting, the Graham County Board of Education recognized Susie Beasley, who retired after 30 years of service to local schools. From left are school board member Pam Knott, board Chair Rodney Nelson, Beasley, school board members Debra Dinschel and Chip Carringer, and Superintendent Angie Knight. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Graduation date revealed

Robbinsville – Attendees of the final senior ceremonies this year will be able to enjoy cooler temperatures.

Shooting season begins

Canton – A pair of standout performances highlighted Robbinsville’s first entry into the 2023 shooting season, which occurred Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Midwest Invitational in Canton. Ryan Lynn was the highest finisher for Robbinsville High School, taking 16th in the packed 121-competitor field.
For the second time in a 7-week span, a threat from the student body at Robbinsville High School forced Graham County Schools to alter its schedule. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

For the second time in a 7-week span, a threat from the student body at Robbinsville High School forced Graham County Schools to alter its schedule. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Online threat delays school day

Robbinsville – It is becoming a disturbing trend across the country: threats made either by phone or online that endanger local school systems. Sadly, the Graham County School district has recently found susceptible to the issue – twice, in a 7-week span.
Family members pose with the new street sign for Wayne Carringer Boulevard, during a dedication ceremony at Robbinsville High School on Friday. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Family members pose with the new street sign for Wayne Carringer Boulevard, during a dedication ceremony at Robbinsville High School on Friday. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

‘Freedom is not free’

Robbinsville – In February, the N.C. Board of Transportation unanimously passed a resolution dedicating the new access road between N.C. 129 and Robbinsville High School as Wayne Carringer Boulevard.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8636 and American Legion Post 192 provide a color guard at Robbinsville High School’s Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 10. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8636 and American Legion Post 192 provide a color guard at Robbinsville High School’s Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 10. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Thank you, veterans

Robbinsville – Robbinsville High School and Middle School students paid tribute to veterans Nov. 10, during a special ceremony in the school’s gymnasium.

District rolls out plan to improve school grades

Robbinsville – Graham County Schools, responding to low-performance grades at two of its three schools, has developed plans to bring those grades up. The Graham County Board of Education held a special called meeting Nov. 2, to comply with deadlines to formalize the plans.
N.C. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson delivered a lengthy message to a crowd of the roughly-200 individuals gathered at Oct. 27’s N.C. Faith & Freedom Coalition event, held inside the Robbinsville High School theater. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

N.C. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson delivered a lengthy message to a crowd of the roughly-200 individuals gathered at Oct. 27’s N.C. Faith & Freedom Coalition event, held inside the Robbinsville High School theater. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

‘We need to step on toes’

Robbinsville – In 2018, Mark Robinson spoke at a Greensboro City Council meeting: just an average citizen, a church-goer and Army veteran, defending gun rights. A video of him went viral. Later that year, he was invited to speak at the National Rifle Association’s annual convention.
Sophomore quarterback Bryce Adams (6) finds some open room to advance during Friday’s loss to Murphy. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Sophomore quarterback Bryce Adams (6) finds some open room to advance during Friday’s loss to Murphy. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Spoil sports

Robbinsville – What began as a highly-anticipated clash turned into a lopsided victory – for the visitors.

Helping to fight the good fight

Robbinsville – A chance encounter in Nashville has morphed into a visit from the N.C. Faith & Freedom Coalition. Current Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and former University of Tennessee head football coach Phillip Fulmer will be in Graham County on Thursday, Oct.
Nothing was going to erase the smile off Destanee Shay Trammell’s face Friday, after the Robbinsville High School senior was announced as the 2022-23 Homecoming Queen. Photo courtesy of Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Nothing was going to erase the smile off Destanee Shay Trammell’s face Friday, after the Robbinsville High School senior was announced as the 2022-23 Homecoming Queen. Photo courtesy of Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Destined to be Queen

Robbinsville – Ten members of the senior class experienced a whirlwind Friday. Hair. Nails. Make-up. A parade. Pause for five seconds, then don a dress for photos. Before you know it, halftime arrives and it is time to await the outcome of a vote from your peers.