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plane's engine failed and the pilot made an emergency landing on 74 near Sandlin Bridge in Swain County

plane's engine failed and the pilot made an emergency landing on 74 near Sandlin Bridge in Swain County

Mayday: small plane makes emergency landing on 74

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   On Sunday just before noon, those driving on US Highway 74 near Sandlin Bridge in Swain County got the scare of a lifetime, as a small, single-engine aircraft made an emergency landing onto the highway after engine failure.

Casada pens new food memoir

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   It’s not unusual for a Smoky Mountain Times reader to stop by the office for back issues of the paper so they can make sure they have copies of a series written by columnist Jim Casada.
boy has just left the Gellyball arena.

boy has just left the Gellyball arena.

They work, we play at Freedom Fest

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Swain County’s July 4th Freedom Fest was another smash hit this year with comparable numbers to last year despite the rain in the evening. Freedom Fest throughout the day sees about 7,000 people each year.

Commissioners fund track resurfacing

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   During a special called session Thursday, June 23, Swain County Board of Commissioners closed out the 2021-2022 with budget amendment 6 totaling $1,990,650. In other actions, the board made appointments to several committees.
Moon Goddess Burgers & Shakes is in Deep Creek

Moon Goddess Burgers & Shakes is in Deep Creek

A few new businesses open in town

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The summer tourism season is in full swing in Swain County and several new businesses have opened their doors the past couple of weeks.

Pets are feeling the heat, too

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   It’s not uncommon to see people toting their furry friends with them in Bryson City. Given the recent heat wave, however, it’s wise to consider how the heat is impacting your best friends and think twice before bringing a dog into the heat.

Fire case under investigation, possible arson

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   In the early hours of Sunday morning, Bryson City, Cherokee, Alarka, and West Swain fire departments were dispatched to Bryson Branch Road for a fire in a single-wide trailer with visible flames. “We got the call at 3:19 a.m.

Bryson City town budget adopted

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmoktymoutnaintimes.com   Town of Bryson City Board of Aldermen adopted its 2022-2023 fiscal year budget during a workshop meeting at town hall on Thursday, June 16. The meeting followed a public hearing on the budget prior to with no members of the public commenting.
(From left) Newly elected Lt. Kevin Bryson, Full-time firefighter Phil Carson, Lt. Darius Blanton, Cpt. Jeff Gasaway, Cpt. Jeramy Shuler, and Cpt. Tyler Taylor of BC Fire Department stand in front of recently delivered new fire truck.

(From left) Newly elected Lt. Kevin Bryson, Full-time firefighter Phil Carson, Lt. Darius Blanton, Cpt. Jeff Gasaway, Cpt. Jeramy Shuler, and Cpt. Tyler Taylor of BC Fire Department stand in front of recently delivered new fire truck.

Bryson City Fire Department elects new leadership

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Right now, Bryson City Fire Department is operating with 31 volunteers and a few paid members.