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Photo by Jessica Webb/SMT Contractors work on intersection improvements at Bryson Walk and Slope Street on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The work is slated for completion in spring 2023. The traffic pattern is not set to change.

Photo by Jessica Webb/SMT Contractors work on intersection improvements at Bryson Walk and Slope Street on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The work is slated for completion in spring 2023. The traffic pattern is not set to change.

Bryson City intersections getting DOT attention

News Staff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   There’s a right place and a right time, but drivers coming through downtown Bryson City at around 3:30 p.m.
Swain County is considering a land swap to secure this property on Black Hill Road where Tuckasegee Mills used to operate. This is an ideal location and already has infrastructure.

Swain County is considering a land swap to secure this property on Black Hill Road where Tuckasegee Mills used to operate. This is an ideal location and already has infrastructure.

Potential new Middle School site identified

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Both Swain County School Board of Education and Swain County Board of Commissioners are hopeful about the potential for a business deal that would allow the county to have an ideal location for a new Swain County Middle School.

Driver, student respond to emergency on school bus

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   On Thursday, Nov. 10, a health emergency unfolded on a Swain County school bus traveling on Needmore Road. Swain County Schools Superintendent Mark Sale shared the story at a recent board of education meeting.

Swain's tourism is full steam ahead for winter

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   ‘Tis the season for fluffy marshmallows floating in hot cocoa, snowflakes sticking to your eyelashes, the smell of fresh balsam in the air, and festive music that fills your heart with warmth and kindness.

Murder, suicide of elderly couple in Alarka

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Staff reports   A welfare check in Alarka on Saturday led to the discovery of a murder suicide. On Saturday afternoon, Nov. 5, Swain County Sheriff’s Office deputies entered a home in Timber Estates in Alarka with a welfare check warrant.
Officer Hampton’s patrol car and the offender’s truck after the chase finally ended when officers surrounded the truck prevented the driver from fleeing again.

Officer Hampton’s patrol car and the offender’s truck after the chase finally ended when officers surrounded the truck prevented the driver from fleeing again.

SRO officer saves the day in high-speed chase

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Wednesday morning looked like a normal morning at West Elementary School with parents waiting to drop off their children. Swain County Schools Middle School Resource Officer and Swain County Sheriff Officer, P.D.
Billy Ray Woodard was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal in September 1969 for a job well done.

Billy Ray Woodard was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal in September 1969 for a job well done.

Billy Ray Woodard: Local US Air Force Veteran

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Alarka native Billy Ray Woodard graduated from Swain County High School class of 1965 and a short time later was working in Asheville when drafts began for the Vietnam War.
Little Scouts Christian Childcare is a newly opened facility in Swain County that offers hands on learning through nature, discovery, and play for ages 2-5.

Little Scouts Christian Childcare is a newly opened facility in Swain County that offers hands on learning through nature, discovery, and play for ages 2-5.

New daycare opening gives parents more childcare options

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Little Scouts Christian Childcare is holding an Open House this Saturday, Nov. 5 from 2-4 p.m. and again on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 5-7 p.m.