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TDA sets budget hearing

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Swain County Tourism and Development Authority has set a public hearing for its 2022-2023 fiscal year budget to take place Wednesday, June 22 at noon at the Swain County Administration Building.
After a full season of being closed, the Swain County Recreation Park pool opened to the public a week ago today. The new pool has a beach entrance and is totally renovated.

After a full season of being closed, the Swain County Recreation Park pool opened to the public a week ago today. The new pool has a beach entrance and is totally renovated.

Suit up, pool is finally open!

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Nothing says summer like sunshine, popsicles, and the bright blue water of a pool. Swain County residents and visitors can now make summer plans for poolside lounging.

School lunch prices will go up, reflect rising expenses

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   On Monday, June 13, the Swain County Board of Education met to discuss grant opportunities, new school safety measures, a possible increase in school lunch prices, and hear updates from Swain Middle School.
New fire truck

New fire truck

Bryson City Fire Department finally has new fire truck

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Bryson City Fire Department has been waiting on a new fire truck for about 18 months, since they ordered it around August of 2020. Atlantic Emergency Solutions received the winning bid for the order, but due to supply chain issues, Bryson City Fire Department just received the truck this week.

Commissioners, school board talk capital priorities

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Last Thursday’s joint Swain County Commissioners and Board of Education meeting was held with the intent to provide additional information for priorities and funding needs. One major discussion was the need for a high school track.

Housing committee paints local picture

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   When it comes to government, the stereotype is that things move at a snail’s pace. Not so with the Swain County committee on affordable housing.
MRKT on the Square opened on Main Street recently. The gift shop and toy store has a cafe with Sandra D's Fried pies.

MRKT on the Square opened on Main Street recently. The gift shop and toy store has a cafe with Sandra D's Fried pies.

New businesses popping up around town

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Several businesses have opened recently in Bryson City or will be opening soon. MRKT on the Square opened a couple weekends ago across from their other outdoor gear and brewery.

Rising prices affecting local food relief programs

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   We all dread pulling into the gas station and filling up our car with rising gas prices. In fact, I like to play a game where I see how long I can make it with the “low fuel” light on, (that’s not a good idea, please don’t try it).
From left, Bryson Senior Living residents Judy Bird, Deb Eng and Carolyn Queen, along with Rina Terry, asked for the garden and quickly got to work making it a reality, planting seedlings and watering the beds.

From left, Bryson Senior Living residents Judy Bird, Deb Eng and Carolyn Queen, along with Rina Terry, asked for the garden and quickly got to work making it a reality, planting seedlings and watering the beds.

Bryson Senior Living Center is gardening

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   For many mountain residents, spring equals gardening season. Several residents at Bryson Senior Living wanted to continue the tradition of having a home garden at the center.

Brazen thefts, break-ins in town

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The May Bryson City Police Department’s incident reports display several acts of larceny, stolen property and breaking and entering.