Officials from across Graham County participate in the ceremonial groundbreaking of the new Robbinsville Elementary School on July 1. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Robbinsville – After a ceremonial scoop with a shovel, Graham County Schools took a huge step forward in its quest to consolidate all three of its district institutions onto a single campus.
Parents and family members alike cheer on the 0-5 age group during Satuday's watermelon-eating contest, which was held as part of the Graham County Heritage Festival. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star
Officials from across Graham County participate in the ceremonial groundbreaking of the new Robbinsville Elementary School on July 1. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
Brady Cody
Travelers on U.S. 74 East have undoubtedly noticed this construction site in the Topton community, but the story behind the spot points to a legal mess that led to a Robbinsville man being arrested. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
Eduardo Falcone
As a result of the annual MINIs on the Dragon event, over 1,000 pounds of food was donated to Robbinsville's Five Point Center.
The Robbinsville Lady Knights cheer after being announced as the 1A state champions May 30. The team was recently named one of the Top 25 in the nation. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
Luke Lovin was Robbinsville's lone All-Conference selection for the 2026 season. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com
Adorned with the Lady Knights' "Home Run Hat," Robbinsville senior Anna Williams celebrates after hitting a grand slam in the first inning of Friday's state-championship series opener. Williams finished the game with six RBIs. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
Members of the community gather to celebrate the launch of construction on a new Robbinsville Elementary School.
Eric Reece
Early settlers were confronted by steep, rugged mountains. Photo by Marshall McClung/The Graham Star
Scott Kamps
