The Lands Creek dam, reservoir and surrounding property is in a conservation easement.
New home construction, like this on Arlington Avenue, is few and far between in Swain County.
Utility construction work has Everett Street closed from Mitchell to Depot streets. The project is slated for completion mid-September, when NCDOT will begin its work of making street improvements and paving.
Vaping especially in high school bathrooms is a concern (stock image).
Swain County Clerk of Courts Misti Jones (right) led each of the new members in the swearing-in ceremony, held at the BOE office. The board includes from left Jeramy Shuler, John Herrin, Hannah Smith (chairwoman), Frances “Nannett” Powell and Mary K Buranosky.
The Verkada security system used by Swain County Schools allows a variety of officials to view security feeds for the insides and outsides of the schools, which they hope will help them stave off threats of violence or intruders going forward. Leaders with the schools have been taking measures and outside opinions to eliminate any blind spots for security.
Commissioners have been asked to help with HVAC repairs at Whittier Community Building
Artist Elizabeth Ellison got a visit from a friend as she was working in the studio one summer afternoon.
Colorful tubes wait to get picked at Deep Creek Lodge and Tube Outpost, one of two properties at the end of West Deep Creek that want to be annexed into Bryson City town limits.