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Bruce Kellum

News Staff

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Bruce R. Kellum, 60 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. at his residence. Bruce was truly a Godly man; he walked it and spoke it. Bruce attended Norwich University as a history major.

Joseph Marley

News Staff

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Joseph M. Marley, 81 of Robbinsville, N.C., previously of St. Petersburg, Fla., died Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, surrounded by his wife of 58 years, Carolyn, and family. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Ann and Joseph Marley, and brother James Marley.

Middle school wing gets new price tag

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Robbinsville – The cost of building a new wing at Robbinsville Middle School has seen a slight increase. At Tuesday night’s Graham County Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Angie Knight broke down the latest figures, which brings the total cost of construction to $4,681,348.

Yeika Jimenez launches for a hit past a pair of Rosman defenders during Tuesday’s road conference match. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights chasing wild card playoff seed

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Rosman – A chance for redemption awaited Robbinsville. But so much more was on the line.

Margie George Brank

News Staff

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Margie Grant George Brank, 89 of the Tallulah community in Robbinsville, N.C., went to her eternal home Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. A native of Graham County, she was the daughter of Marvin and Lily Grant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C.N.

Local man dies after Cherokee County crash

Charlie Benton

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Murphy – A Robbinsville man has died from injuries sustained in a four-vehicle collision on Old Ranger Road in Murphy. The death of 56-year-old Robbinsville resident Kenneth Blevins was confirmed by the N.C. Highway Patrol. Blevins succumbed to injuries sustained in the Dec. 17 crash at 7:33 a.m.

In this March 29 photo, Graham County Deputy Jim Hyde (left) and Graham County Land’s Quinn Carver help man one of the five entry points into the county, which were closed to non-residents in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

A look back at 2020

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, December 31, 2020

The dawn of the new decade was seemingly dominated by a worldwide pandemic. And while the coronavirus has certainly made its presence felt in the area, Graham County still had a bevy of impactful events occur within its borders.

Robbinsville’s Nathan Collins plucks a steal away from Hiwassee Dam’s Michael Simms during a preseason scrimmage Saturday. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Knocking off the rust

Kevin Hensley

Monday, December 28, 2020

Hiwassee Dam – If Saturday was any indication, Robbinsville basketball looks primed to move into the upper echelon of competition in the Smoky Mountain Conference. Graham County’s contribution to the division bused both varsity squads to Hiwassee Dam for a preseason scrimmage against the Eagles.

Eyes on the prize

Kevin Hensley

Monday, December 28, 2020

Nantahala – In pre-COVID times, a 2-loss volleyball team from the Smoky Mountain Conference was all but guaranteed a spot in the 1A state playoffs. However, as the virus has altered the way high school athletics are being conducted this year, that guarantee has been kissed goodbye.

This Dec. 14 accident on Tallulah Road sent a local man to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Accident sends one to hospital

Charlie Benton

Monday, December 28, 2020

Tallulah – A local man is recuperating in Chattanooga, after sustaining serious injuries in a car crash on Tallulah Road on the night of Dec.14. According to an accident report provided by the N.C.