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Twelve Robbinsville High School seniors were afforded scholarships totaling $52,000 on behalf of the Cody Family during the annual awards night May 21. All names are listed from left. Front row: Dana Cody Adams, Donovan Carpenter, Carter Burchfield, Cuttler Adams, Westin Nichols, Nathanael Shope and Amber Davis. Back row: Zeb Stewart, Karlee Stewart, Emma Beasley, Kalyn Cable, Aubree Nichols, Lindsay Batts and Aidan Holder. Photo courtesy of Crystal White/Robbinsville High School

Twelve Robbinsville High School seniors were afforded scholarships totaling $52,000 on behalf of the Cody Family during the annual awards night May 21. All names are listed from left. Front row: Dana Cody Adams, Donovan Carpenter, Carter Burchfield, Cuttler Adams, Westin Nichols, Nathanael Shope and Amber Davis. Back row: Zeb Stewart, Karlee Stewart, Emma Beasley, Kalyn Cable, Aubree Nichols, Lindsay Batts and Aidan Holder. Photo courtesy of Crystal White/Robbinsville High School

Over $638K awarded to Robbinsville High seniors

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Robbinsville – Judging by the numbers, the upcoming graduating class of Robbinsville High School will be the latest in a long line of those who have entered adulthood with a tremendous chance at success.

Reinforcing positive behaviors

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, May 30, 2024
* Final in a 3-part series Schools across North Carolina have worked hard to reassess their safety and security measures in the wake of school violence. Historically, school safety initiatives have addressed bullying, vandalism, student fights and weather-related emergencies.

Ensuring that schools are safe

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, May 23, 2024
School safety is a top priority at Graham County Schools. Support personnel can often go unnoticed or unappreciated. These individuals provide social, emotional, mental and physical intervention, services, and support.

Helping avoid a crisis

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, May 16, 2024
* 1st in a 3-part series These days, it takes more than a village to raise a child. As we see a rise in poverty, community drug activity and violence, homelessness and abuse, our children are not immune to the repercussions.

Moody named superintendent

Kevin Hensley
Friday, May 10, 2024
Robbinsville – Just two months after Graham County Schools Superintendent Angie Knight announced her retirement, the district has already selected her successor.
The passing of beloved Robbinsville Elementary School custodian Mike Hyde ushered in a bevy of tributes. Here, a wall on the 4th/5th grade hallway surrounding his work closet is filled with cards from students who will always remember “Mr. Mike.” Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

The passing of beloved Robbinsville Elementary School custodian Mike Hyde ushered in a bevy of tributes. Here, a wall on the 4th/5th grade hallway surrounding his work closet is filled with cards from students who will always remember “Mr. Mike.” Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Be like Mike

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Known as a friend to all, it was not uncommon to see Mike Hyde conversing with a student in the halls of the elementary school. Here, Hyde strikes up a conversation with Strider Graves. * Editor’s note: The writer was a classmate of Mike Hyde.

‘Give us a seat at the table’

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Robbinsville – For the first time in almost a decade, the Graham County Board of Education will be tasked with appointing a new superintendent. The district’s faculty wants a say in who gets the nod.

Superintendent announces retirement

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Robbinsville – After 35 years of helping mold the future, Angie Knight is ready for a lighter schedule. Graham County Schools’ Superintendent announced her retirement at March 5’s board of education meeting, which is effective July 1.

New intercom system coming to school district

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Robbinsville – The safety of students remains a top priority for Graham County Schools. At Feb. 6’s board of education meeting, assistant superintendent Robert Moody provided a promising step toward ensuring consistent safety at both campuses. Thanks to a $300K grant from the N.C.