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NCDOT Construction on Everett Street is set to resume mid-July, with grass going into the median and new traffic signals on the corners at the Depot Street intersection.

NCDOT Construction on Everett Street is set to resume mid-July, with grass going into the median and new traffic signals on the corners at the Depot Street intersection.

DOT work on Everett to resume mid-July

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   This spring, contractors made quick work of installing a new bus drop off area before the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad depot and installing a median on Everett Street between Depot and Mitchell intersections, but activity stalled.

Town adopts budget with tax increase

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Bryson City Town Board of Aldermen unanimously adopted the 2024-2025 fiscal budget during its regular meeting Tuesday, June 18. The general fund totals $3,138,481, and the water and sewer fund totals $3,667,563.

Swain County budget approved with tax increase

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   In a 3-2 vote, Swain County Board of Commissioners approved the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget that includes a property tax increase. The ad valorem tax rate went up from 0.36 previously to 0.41 per $100 valuation in the next fiscal year.
The pieces of the fiberglass slide that will be installed next to the county pool are pictured.

The pieces of the fiberglass slide that will be installed next to the county pool are pictured.

Slide installation slippery subject with commissioners

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   This summer at the Deep Creek Water Park, there are plenty of cannonballs and underwater flips happening, but there is no big splash at the end of a thrilling water slide.

Maroon Devil Network will have monthly fee

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   As the Swain County school system looks for ways to financially support its athletic programs, the board of education has agreed it will begin charging a small monthly fee for its live sports coverage offered through the Maroon Devil Network.
Swain County Board of Education recognized the following retirees (pictured with school board members) during the meeting Monday: Cindy Arch, Judy Cloninger, Pam Cunningham, Nira Franklin, Janie Lambert, Ginger Myers, Kristie Reynolds, William Reynolds and Trina Stiles.

Swain County Board of Education recognized the following retirees (pictured with school board members) during the meeting Monday: Cindy Arch, Judy Cloninger, Pam Cunningham, Nira Franklin, Janie Lambert, Ginger Myers, Kristie Reynolds, William Reynolds and Trina Stiles.

Swain Schools will continue free breakfasts, lunches

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Parents know feeding children is costly, but some help will continue for Swain parents.
Gary Wayt went missing Sunday in Bryson City.

Gary Wayt went missing Sunday in Bryson City.

Man goes missing in Bryson City

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   An Indiana man has been reported missing from Bryson City. Gary R. Wayt, a 39-year-old man from Indianapolis, IN, was last seen around 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, at a rental cabin on Arlington Avenue.
People wait at the crosswalk at Mitchell and Everett streets in front of the red caboose.

People wait at the crosswalk at Mitchell and Everett streets in front of the red caboose.

Summer tourism business off to a solid start

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Memorial Day weekend, which marks the unofficial start to summer and the tourism season, was a wet one for Swain County, but that didn’t seem to put a real damper on things for downtown businesses.
A section of Island Street off Everett Street is closed for utility work.

A section of Island Street off Everett Street is closed for utility work.

Island Street closed for utility work

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The Town of Bryson City is improving utility lines on Island Street. The work that began last Tuesday, May 28 has closed a section of the street as well as eliminating access to the gravel parking lots while the work is underway.