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Swain schools earn Cs, Ds but show significant growth

Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   To say the past few years has been difficult on schools, students and teachers is an understatement.

Commissioners support Kuwohi name

Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Swain showed its support for restoring the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park back to its original Cherokee name, Kuwohi, when the county commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution in support on Thursday, Sept. 8.

Hope Springs event to promote recovery

Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   When someone is experiencing a mental health challenge or is in the throngs of substance addiction, it can be extremely isolating both for that person and their family and friends.

Sept. 11 prayer and dinner held

To honor and in appreciation for Swain County first responders, residents of Swain County hosted a prayer and barbecue dinner Sunday, Sept. 11 at Riverfront Park. Swain County First Responders performed a Table of Honor ceremony for the fallen.

2022 tourism slow compared to pandemic boom

Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   In the past few pandemic summers, tourists flocked to the mountains of Western North Carolina to escape the crowded cities and socially distance while breathing the mask free fresh air of the great outdoors.

Election season begins soon

Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Before long, the leaves will start to change and soon voters will be deciding on changes for elected offices. With the 2022 Election Day being Tuesday, Nov. 8, election season activities will begin this month.

Crews keep town looking & running at its best

Editor's note: This article is the third in a series spotlighting the Town of Bryson City employees who operate and maintain the town services for water, sewer and sanitation.   Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.

Commissioners unsure about long-term housing plan

Staff Reports news@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Last Thursday, Aug.

New sewer plant should make job easier for the operator

Editor's note: This article is the second in a series spotlighting the Town of Bryson City employees who operate and maintain the town services for water, sewer and sanitation.   Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.

Shots fired, man chased & charged

Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   On Thursday, Aug. 25 at 2:45 p.m., the Swain County Sheriff's Office received a call about shots being fired near Kirkland Creek Road and Shepherds Creek Road.