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Social distancing brings church services to the web

The global pandemic of the novel coronavirus has caused widespread orders for staying at home and restrictions on people of more than a handful gathering at once. Currently, in Swain County, the restriction is 10 people total and people must keep a safe distance of about six feet.

North Carolinians urged to heed stay at home orders

In an address to the public on Friday afternoon, April 3, NC Governor Roy Cooper stressed that the state’s residents should continue to stay at home this weekend. “This virus is still spreading quickly; no one is immune.

Swain County COVID-19 status update Friday

This brief is to help keep Smoky Mountain Times readers up to date on the COVID-19 public health crisis.   No cases in the county There are currently no cases of COVID-19 in Swain County, as of noon on Friday.

Swain Schools connect students to continue learning at home

Educators across the United States have had to make some huge adjustments to see that students can continue learning through the ongoing public health crisis of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 that has closed schools nationwide.

Swain Schools do their part to feed students during shutdown

During these unprecedented times, students are out of school during the school shutdown because of coronavirus. While students stay home, some parents are not in the same boat, as they still have to go to work.

When you’re on your own, we are there with you

As the United States faces the worst public health crisis in a generation, we want you to know we are here for you — and with you. Whatever happens, whenever it happens, Smoky Mountain Times will be there for you.

It’s time to get counted in the 2020 Census

The 2020 Census is here, and it’s time for everyone in America to be counted. This Wednesday, April 1 marked Census Day— when everyone living in the home from newborn babies to grandparents and roommates were to be included in the count.

Governor issues statewide order for people to stay home

This morning, Swain County residents were trying to absorb the fact the county commissioners issued a stay at home order. This afternoon, that message was strengthened when Governor Roy Cooper, during the briefing from the NC Emergency Management Team, issued the same order for the entire state.

Swain County joins other governments in stay-home order

Swain County Board of Commissioners has taken one step further to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, restricting those in the county to stay at home and go out only for essential activities.

First patient in Swain County tests positive for COVID-19

The novel coronavirus COVID-19, a sometimes deadly respiratory virus, has made its way to Swain County.