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The Robbinsville Middle School Black Knights beam with pride after winning their third consecutive Smoky Mountain Conference title Dec. 21. Photo courtesy of Robbinsville Wrestling

Middle school Knights seize conference title

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Bryson City – There’s no need for adjustment: the system is working just fine.

Forward Bryce Adams fights through the interior defense of Smoky Mountain’s Cameron Fowler (5) and Ace Pregner (14) on Dec. 27. Although the junior’s efforts in the game resulted in a double-double, the Black Knights suffered their first loss of the year. Photos by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

Unplanned re-run

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 4, 2024

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The Black Knights gather around the inaugural “Mill vs. The ‘Ville” trophy, which was brought back to Robbinsville on Dec. 28 in the wake of a huge dual victory at Pisgah. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Long Black (Knight) Train

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Canton – Duals seem to go one of two ways: either it’s clear from the outset who’s in control, or the competition is so fierce that it turns into a race to the finish.

Suri Watty was lights out from beyond the arc in Dec. 27’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Invitational opener, posting six in Robbinsville’s victory over the Lady Mustangs. Photos by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

Back on track

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Junior guard Claire Barlow works out of the corner and around the defense of Brevard’s Ella Scott on Dec. 29.</body></html>

Christmas Eve fire burns 1 acre

Marshall McClung

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Atoah – Holidays are often a busy time for emergency personnel – including firefighters.

More digging unveils more town errors

Ruby Annas

Thursday, January 4, 2024

* Conclusion of a 2-part report

Elijah Kirkland seemingly reaches into the lights – and over the plea of Andrews’ Tanner Postell – for two of his Black Knights-best 15 points in Dec. 14’s home win over the Wildcats. Photo courtesy of Jozlyn Garland/Contributing Photographer

On cusp of perfection

Kevin Hensley

Saturday, December 30, 2023

Robbinsville’s Bella Coats storms past the corner defense of Andrews’ Juliet Holloway on Dec. 14.</body></html>

After five grueling matches Saturday, the Robbinsville High School Black Knights proudly display the Pool C, Devil Duals first-place trophy. Photo courtesy of Robbinsville Wrestling

Devil of a Dual

Kevin Hensley

Saturday, December 30, 2023

Bryson City – Don’t let the outcomes fool you: Robbinsville earned the title of “Devil Duals Champions” on Saturday.

Bills of indictment returned; arrests made

Kevin Hensley

Saturday, December 30, 2023

A grand jury returned several bills of indictment Dec. 15, which led to a busy – and, at times, dangerous – span of arrests for the Graham County Sheriff’s Office.

Stopping to smell the roses

Latresa Phillips

Saturday, December 30, 2023

Robbinsville – On Jan. 1, 1991, two young ladies – Reba McCracken and Sheila Phillips – opened the doors to a new flower shop in Robbinsville.