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Jessica Webb

editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com

A rally supporting President Donald Trump’s reelection and the promotion of gun ownership was held in downtown Bryson City on Saturday, July 18.

Swain County Schools are planning for in person instruction for the majority of students come this fall, pre-K-12, with plans in the works to meet the guidelines for social distancing as required b

In a press release issue on Wednesday, the NCHSAA announced that it will push back the beginning of all fall sports until at least Sept. 1.

Statewide shutdowns have affected most businesses, but many have been able to return to operation even if at a reduced capacity. Gym owners in North Carolina, however, remain restricted.

After 26 years spent serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through Swain/Qualla Safe, Lisa Barker has retired from her post as director of the nonprofit.

Ian Roper’s first introduction to wrestling was as happenstance as Harry meeting Sally.

Damage caused by an isolated electrical fire at the Marianna Black Library on Monday morning will cause the library to be closed to patrons through next week.

The spectacular Independence Day fireworks show went on this year, organized by Swain County Chamber of Commerce and funded by the Swain County Tourism and Development Authority.