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The digital image is a rendering that shows plans for improvements to each corner of town square in downtown Bryson City at the intersections of Everett and Main Streets.

The digital image is a rendering that shows plans for improvements to each corner of town square in downtown Bryson City at the intersections of Everett and Main Streets.

TDA gets further input on Four Corners plan

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   On Monday, Swain County Tourism and Development Authority members met at noon to hear public comments on its landscaping plans for the Four Corners, or town square, in Bryson City.

Swain TDA will host two public hearings on Four Corners plan

News Staff
Monday, May 23, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Swain County Tourism and Development Authority has had to slow its plans for upgrading the Four Corners in downtown Bryson City. At the advice of the county commissioners, the board will host public hearings to get more input for area residents.
The photo of the Blood Moon was taken on a Google Pixel cell camera through a telescope lens.

The photo of the Blood Moon was taken on a Google Pixel cell camera through a telescope lens.

Earthlings, WNC residents included, treated to a Blood Moon

News Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Several area residents set their alarms to make sure they wouldn’t miss the total lunar eclipse late Sunday night and were not disappointed by the Super Flower Blood Moon of May 2022.
Senior Walk 2022

Senior Walk 2022

Hooray 2022 Swain graduates!

News Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Swain County High School seniors were honored by their fellow Swain students and community members during the Senior Walk on Friday morning, May 13.
Daniel Crowder and Diane Crowder are pictured in Swain County Superior Court last week.

Daniel Crowder and Diane Crowder are pictured in Swain County Superior Court last week.

Crowders plead guilty of child abuse

News Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Staff reports   A man and his wife, former Swain County residents who now live in Caldwell County, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, May 11 to neglect and child abuse charges stemming from severe injuries inflicted on a four-year-old boy in their care, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said.
This realistic airsoft gun was found in a student's backpack at East Elementary School.

This realistic airsoft gun was found in a student's backpack at East Elementary School.

Realistic airsoft gun at East Elementary causes lockdown

News Staff
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Swain County Schools were all on lockdown Thursday morning, May 5, after notification of a potential threat at East Elementary School. The immediate threat was quickly determined to be resolved but East Elementary remained on a perimeter lockdown.
On Tuesday, county workers set out gravel around the pool to get ready to pour concrete. The pool, which was out of use all of last season due to renovations, will reopen for all to enjoy this summer season.

On Tuesday, county workers set out gravel around the pool to get ready to pour concrete. The pool, which was out of use all of last season due to renovations, will reopen for all to enjoy this summer season.

County pool set to reopen this summer season after reno

News Staff
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   On April 28, Swain County Commissioners held a public hearing, special session, and work session. The public hearing was to get input from the public about the application for a grant for the Recreation Park Aquatics Center.

New fire station at new property in town’s future

News Staff
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Town of Bryson City has known of a need for a new fire station location for many years. With a property purchase made recently, the town has taken the first step. The current station is located at 150 Main Street in the P.R. Bennett Jr.