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Elementary schools get green light for Plan A

In a briefing on Thursday, Sept. 17, Gov. Roy Cooper announced that elementary public school districts in the state will be allowed to move into Plan A as early as Oct. 5.

Development in East Alarka mucked up in runoff issues

When water and open soil meet on a steep slope, runoff is a sure result. A development in East Alarka recently came to the attention of Swain County commissioners for such a problem. Two property owners on Earls Road spoke to the commissioners during their work session meeting on Aug.

Commissioners hear good news on COVID-19 management

Swain County Board of Commissioners heard positive updates from Swain County Schools and Health Department on the status of COVID-19 and management in the county during the board’s regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10.

A look inside of the additions at Swain County High School

Smoky Mountain Times got a behind the scenes tour of the addition at Swain County High School this past Friday.

TDA shows interest in electric vehicle charging stations

With a sizeable budget for Swain County, the Tourism and Development Authority gets pitched a few ideas from the county. Among those heard at their meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9 was adding two electric vehicle-charging stations in town and upgrades to the county pool.

Moe Davis on his campaign

Moe Davis, the Democratic candidate running for N.C.’s 11th district Congressional seat said if elected, he would work to represent everyone in the district. “I’m going to fight for what’s right,” Davis said. “I’m going to represent folks here, not anyone else.

Madison Cawthorn on his campaign

Lee Buchanan editor@thefranklinpress.com   Madison Cawthorn burst on to the state and national political scene in March, when he trounced the favorite, Linda Bennett, in a runoff to become the GOP candidate for the 11th Congressional District.

Law enforcement upping its communications systems

No signal or a muddled connection isn’t uncommon in the mountainous terrain of Swain County, but when it comes to emergencies, a better connection can make a world of difference.

School bus stop violation puts student at risk

On Tuesday, Sept. 1, a Swain County student was nearly struck by a vehicle after descending from a school bus and crossing the street. The yellow school bus was stopped on Slope Street, with its stop arm deployed, to allow for the student to cross for a drop off at the United Community Bank.

Schools continue meal delivery service to all children

Swain County Schools can continue delivering meals to students along bus routes throughout the county. Just days after announcing the district would no longer be able to offer the service, the district learned the U.S.