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The 2023-24 Robbinsville Lady Knights varsity wrestling team. Names are listed from left. Front row: Nora Thomas, Koda Stinson, Anna Norris, Andrea Sheeks, Jayce Shuler, Velvet Carver, Hailey McLucas and Haley Burchfield. Back row: head coach Josh Winfrey, Alex Parton, Pacey Bradshaw, Kenzie Belk, Kaley Lofty, Kyla Jenkins, Campbell Brooks, Alexis El-Khouri and Jennifer Guzman. Not pictured is assistant coach Sarah Orr. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Trendsetters

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, November 30, 2023

* Lady Knights wrestling season preview

Robbinsville – Every dynasty has to begin somewhere.

With Bryce Adams in motion, Robbinsville quarterback Donovan Carpenter lines up behind the Knights' offensive line (comprised here of Quinn Jumper, Dayne Webster, Kellen Ensley, Dane Daniels and Roman Jones, from back to front) during Friday's fourth-round playoff game against North Rowan. Consistency up front is one of the driving forces behind the Black Knights reaching the 1A Western Regional Final for the fifth time in six years. Photo courtesy of Faith Broome/Contributing Photographer

'To be the man ...'

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, November 30, 2023

* 1A Western Regional Finals preview

This screenshot from a recording shows the moment Lake Santeetlah Councilwoman Diana Simon slapped Mayor Connie Gross during the town’s June 8 meeting. Assault charges were filed over the incident; a hearing Monday led to the case being continued until 2024.

Council assault case continued

Ruby Annas

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Robbinsville – Lake Santeetlah council members arrived Monday to Graham County court for an assault case – ready for a trial – but left instead with a continuance to Jan.

With nothing but open real estate in front of him, Robbinsville senior Cuttler Adams glances over at North Rowan’s Jarmais Morrow en route to a huge gain Friday against the Cavaliers. Adams set another rushing record in the game, while also tallying four touchdowns in the fourth round of the postseason. Photo courtesy of Faith Broome/Contributing Photographer

Rollin’ over Rowan

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, November 30, 2023

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Knights trounce Cavaliers to reach Western finals

Kevin Hensley

Friday, November 24, 2023

Robbinsville - The Black Knights made it look easy Friday night, steamrolling the visiting North Rowan Cavaliers 44-14 to ensure another trip to the Western finals.

The reaction milliseconds after Daphne Barlow roped a long-range prayer through the net to lift Robbinsville past Andrews on Nov. 16 varied, depending on which side of the scorer’s table fans were seated on. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Wing and prayer

Kevin Hensley

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Andrews – With 5.2 seconds left, Drea Cutshaw posted a layup.

Knights win Dekota Smith Invitational

Kevin Hensley

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Hudson – If the opening week for Robbinsville’s varsity wrestling program is any indication of what’s to come, opponents can instead anticipate looking at the lights when the ref s

Senior quarterback Donovan Carpenter gives instruction to the Robbinsville Black Knights’ offense prior to a first-half play in the third round of the 1A state playoffs Friday against Swain County. Carpenter heavily credited the perseverance of the Knights in the 30-24 win to the program’s main theme this year: “brotherhood.” Photo by Fala Welch/The Graham Star

Brotherhood

Kevin Hensley

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

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Internet upgrades planned for town

Ruby Annas

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Fontana Dam – Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team’s quarterly meeting Nov. 16 provided insight on some planned internet upgrades.

Fontana Dam steadying the flow

Ruby Annas

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Fontana Dam – Water and money – two things not flowing ideally – was heavily discussed at Nov. 15’s Town of Fontana Dam council meeting.