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Chris Cavanaugh, of Magellan Strategy Group in Asheville, led the board through training on becoming an independent destination marketing organization.

Chris Cavanaugh, of Magellan Strategy Group in Asheville, led the board through training on becoming an independent destination marketing organization.

Swain County TDA strategizes its future

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Swain County Tourism and Development Authority held a special session on Wednesday, Feb. 19 over several hours. Chris Cavanaugh, of Magellan Strategy Group in Asheville, led the board through training on becoming an independent destination marketing organization.

New town sewer treatment plant recommended

James Budd
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Bryson City’s engineering consultant firm has recommended the town build a new wastewater treatment plant next to the town’s existing plant for an estimated price tag of $12.6 million. Discussion of the proposed plant dominated Monday evening’s work session agenda at the town council meeting.
Old PD building

Old PD building

County commission accepts bid on old police building

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Swain County Board of Commissioners kept their regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13 short and sweet. Among approved actions was accepting a purchase bid on the Old Bryson City Police Department Building in town, beginning the bidding process for the property.
Lady Devil Mallerie Clampitt advanced to the semifinals at the state tournament.

Lady Devil Mallerie Clampitt advanced to the semifinals at the state tournament.

Lady Devils see success at state

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
The Swain County High School girls wrestling team traveled to compete at the NCHSAA Girls State Tournament in Concord, North Carolina, on Saturday, Feb. 8, with several athletes making the semi-finals. Lady Devil Jessica Lohmann was the second place finisher.
Commissioners meet around a round table to hear from department heads

Commissioners meet around a round table to hear from department heads

Commissioners hear department budget wishes

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
It may have been flooding in Swain County Thursday, Feb. 6, but the subject was relatively dry at the Swain County Administration Building as the commissioners met for a daylong budget-planning meeting.
Yellow lab puppy

Yellow lab puppy

Animal control facility, staffing ideas shared

Jessica Webb
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
  Plans to implement animal control in Swain County got one step closer to reality when a proposed budget and plans for a building were presented during the Swain County Board of Commissioners’ budget retreat on Thursday, Feb. 6. The board adopted the ordinance on Oct.
Pulling off the first Pass It On Cafe´was no small task. This large group of volunteers are pictured after the event, with organizer Dr. Pati Graham seated in the center. The event will be ongoing, held on the last Tuesday of each month.

Pulling off the first Pass It On Cafe´was no small task. This large group of volunteers are pictured after the event, with organizer Dr. Pati Graham seated in the center. The event will be ongoing, held on the last Tuesday of each month.

Neighbors connect at the first Pass It On Café

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
The latest addition to free meals and fellowship in Bryson City, Pass It One Café broke bread for the first time on Tuesday, Jan. 28 in the fellowship hall of the Bryson City United Methodist Church. The evening included a delicious meal, dessert and a Christian message followed by an art activity.

Town continues mulling over backflow rules

James Budd
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Bryson City town board members Monday night agreed to continue work on an ordinance that is expected to affect a wide range of local businesses and organizations requiring them to install costly equipment to prevent contaminated backflow from entering the Bryson City water system.