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Filing for municipal election closes Friday

Closing time for filing for the Bryson City Town Board of Aldermen municipal election is nearing. Those wishing to run for the two seats up on the board must file by tomorrow (July 16) at noon. Two seats are up on the town board. The seats are currently held by Ben King and Janine Crisp.

Summer camp season is in full swing

Hannah Styles news@thesmokymountaintimes.com   In Swain County, there are many opportunities for youth ages K-12 to join in on some summer fun at camp. Summer camps offer kids fun learning activities as well as team building exercises where they can make friends and lifelong memories.

Tribal Council snubs LGBTQ community

It was an emotional scene as several members of the public spoke during public hearing before Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council meeting on Thursday, July 8.

‘The Hike,’ local horror comedy now on Amazon

Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Former pro-wrestlers turned paranormal investigators start a production company. There’s no way this isn’t going to be entertaining.

Fill the Bill: Summer Learning Program at Marianna Black Library

Hannah Styles news@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Swain County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Shelby Cook led a presentation on Thursday at the Marianna Black Library for the Summer Learning Program.

Candidate filing open for municipal election

Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Bryson City residents who want to run for office now have a chance. Candidate filing for the Bryson City Town Board of Aldermen municipal election began Friday, July 2. The filing period will go through Friday, July 16 at noon.

Show me my house: a lack of long-term homes

Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The National Association of Realtors recently reported a national shortage of long-term homes, i.e. houses for full-time residency, but this is not a new problem for Swain County and Western North Carolina.

Fire season has been busier, more deadly

Hannah Styles news@thesmokymountaintimes.com   With six structure fires just in June alone, it seems that this fire season is busier than ever for local fire departments.

Commissioners make committee appointments

Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Swain County Board of Commissioners held a special session and work session on Thursday, June 24 with a big chunk of the meeting time dedicated to appointments to county committees.

Restoration House reopens for walk-ins

Hannah Styles news@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Restoration House has been serving Swain County since 2017, offering services for those in need of a helping hand. Director Amanda Garrett said that they are there for whatever someone might need.