With the primary just around the corner, the Swain County Republican Party hosted several candidates during its regular meeting on Monday, Jan.
Work continues on a rockslide on US 19/74 through the Nantahala Gorge. N.C.
Work to expand learning space at Swain County High School began before the school year and appears to be on schedule.
On Saturday evening, a thunderstorm with strong winds swept through the area.
The storm left many customers without power but caused little damage otherwise.
A landslide on Saturday morning, Jan. 4 closed US 19/74 in the Nantahala Gorge near Hewitts Road for much of the day.
Early this week, the water and sewer project impacting traffic on Main Street in downtown Bryson City met a marker nearing completion.
Dennis White, 77, Bryson City business owner and community leader, died on Sunday, Jan. 5. He was a dedicated local leader who helped shape the tourism industry in the county.
The dome at the historic courthouse in downtown Bryson City saw repairs that began in late January.
Jessica Webb
editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com
2010
Swain, federal government, state reach agreement on North Shore Road. Plan is to pay county $52 million.
2011