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Run, run, run

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   If you’re looking for motivation to lace up your running shoes and shake off the chill of winter, there are two racing opportunities coming up in Bryson City that could fit the bill.
Lead Ranger Adam Monroe and volunteers move debris out of a freshly excavated site at Smokemont Campground during a recent Smokies Service Day.

Lead Ranger Adam Monroe and volunteers move debris out of a freshly excavated site at Smokemont Campground during a recent Smokies Service Day.

GSMNP Service Day

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Last Friday, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park held a Smokies Service Day at Smokemont Campground about three miles north of Oconaluftee Village and Visitor Center on highway 441, Newfound Gap Road.
Nikki and Rob Ressler tied the knot on 2/22/22 at 2 p.m. at the Needmore swinging bridge.

Nikki and Rob Ressler tied the knot on 2/22/22 at 2 p.m. at the Needmore swinging bridge.

Local couple gets married on 2/22/22 at 2 p.m.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Not all news is good news, but here is a story with a happy ending for you… Last week broadcast news was filled with twins born on 2/22/22 and people turning 22 on that day. You could say two seems to be a lucky number for some people.

More local candidates file for 2022 primaries

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   After months of candidate filing being put on hold in North Carolina, those seeking to run for office were once again given the chance to file beginning last Thursday, Feb. 24.
This year’s Swain High Junior Chef team members are seniors from left: Nate Crisp, Adam Cotterman and Hannah Brown.

This year’s Swain High Junior Chef team members are seniors from left: Nate Crisp, Adam Cotterman and Hannah Brown.

Swain Jr. Chef team is a state finalist

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   For the third year running, Swain County High School’s Junior Chef team will compete at the state level. This year’s event is the fifth statewide competition and the second to be held virtually.

County crosses fingers for grant for new middle school

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   On Monday, the Swain County Board of Education met at a special called meeting with NOVUS architects out of Asheville to review details about the possibility of a new middle school and track.

Commissioners look forward on 2022-23 budget

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Swain County Board of Commissioners held the first budget meeting for the upcoming fiscal year 2022-2023 on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 15. The discussion over a couple of hours was mostly dedicated to capital projects the board may consider next year.
Robin chose a snowy mountain scene for us to paint during last Thursday’s class.

Robin chose a snowy mountain scene for us to paint during last Thursday’s class.

My evening at a local paint and sip

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   It’s a Thursday evening in downtown Bryson City and Mountain Layers Brewing is bustling with people eating kalua pork from the Rice Wagon, sipping frosé or local craft beer, and Robin Arramae is setting up for her Paint and Sip.
New benches and trash cans are already in place at Island Park

New benches and trash cans are already in place at Island Park

Island Park, Main Street benefit from direct state funding

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   With a surplus, North Carolina state legislators were able to dedicate direct funding for their districts in the biannual budget adopted a few months ago. State Senator Kevin Corbin and Rep.
On Monday, masks will become optional at Swain Schools

On Monday, masks will become optional at Swain Schools

Masks optional: Swain Board of Education decides

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   At Monday night’s monthly school board meeting, the Swain County Board of Education reconsidered the mask mandate. Following discussion, the board voted to make masks optional in its schools beginning Monday, Feb.