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Hikers located

Marshall McClung
Friday, August 14, 2020
If the last few months have taught hikers who visit Graham County for exploration anything, it is that one wrong turn can throw you off the trail. Two separate incidents in the last week have solidified that belief.

Robbinsville recognizes athletic award winners

Kevin Hensley
Friday, August 7, 2020
Robbinsville High School was unable to have its annual sports awards banquet. Instead, a recently released YouTube video appeared on the school’s Digital Media page, with athletic director Dee Walsh recognizing the 2019-20 award winners.

Emma "Oma" Wilson

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2020
Emma (Oma) Moore Wilson, 92 of Robbinsville, N.C., went to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 30, 2020.   She was born in Sylvester, Ga. to Will and Fannie Moore. Oma – as she was known to most everyone – was the most loving, compassionate and giving person.

Pamela Pavelka

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2020
Pamela Ann Pavelka, 58 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020.   She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late Orville and Virginia Millsaps Philpot.  She is survived by her children, Molly Pavelka and Duke Price of Andrews, N.C.

Bridget Rene Gibson Eller

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2020
Bridget Rene Gibson Eller, 63 of Robbinsville, N.C., died July 29, 2020.   Rene was born May 19, 1957 and is proceeded in death by her parents, Thomas Cleveland Gibson and Barbara Lee Epperson Gibson; and her sister, Barbara Diane Gibson.

Lois Cagle

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2020
Lois Jenkins Cagle, 77, of Robbinsville, N.C., departed this earthly vale of tears to be with her dearly departed loved ones in the presence of the Lord on July 28, 2020.  At the time of her death, she was a resident of Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Michele Filip is ready to delve deep into the Robbinsville band program. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Michele Filip is ready to delve deep into the Robbinsville band program. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Forever country

Kevin Hensley
Friday, August 7, 2020
Robbinsville – “One thing that I am is full of energy. I’m one of those people that believes the kids get their energy and excitement from you, so when they walk in the door and I’m exuding that, they will.

Subject to change

Kevin Hensley
Friday, August 7, 2020
Robbinsville – When Graham County Schools announced its return-to-school plan on July 27, Superintendent Angie Knight stressed that the schedule could be altered. Exactly one week later, the system did just that.