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Governor extends school closures, shutters businesses

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
In the latest Executive Order in response to the public health crisis caused by the rapidly spreading coronavirus, NC Governor Roy Cooper announced in a press conference Monday afternoon he was extending K-12 public school closures through May 15 for in-person instruction.
Employees at Arby's post a sign on the window that reads "Drive Thru Open" following Gov. Roy Cooper's order last week that restaurants can no longer have dine-in service. It's one of many measures the government has put in place to try to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Employees at Arby's post a sign on the window that reads "Drive Thru Open" following Gov. Roy Cooper's order last week that restaurants can no longer have dine-in service. It's one of many measures the government has put in place to try to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Restaurants do their part to see kids stay fed

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
In Swain County, one of the first concerns over schools closing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus was how will students who rely on school meals still get fed?
Alum Cave Trail parking on Sunday March 22

Alum Cave Trail parking on Sunday March 22

National Park closes to support regional COVID-19 prevention efforts

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced Tuesday morning that all park areas, except the Foothills Parkway and the Spur, will close at noon on Tuesday, March 24 through Monday, April 6, in a continuing effort to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the...

Governor orders schools closed until May 15, closes businesses

News Staff
Monday, March 23, 2020
In the latest Executive Order in response to the public health crisis caused by the rapidly spreading coronavirus, NC Governor Roy Cooper announced in a press conference Monday afternoon he was extended K-12 public school closures through May 15 for in-person instruction.
rish Hipgrave, Chair of Coalition for a Safe and Drug Free Swain County, at podium, speaks to the Swain County Board of Commissioners about the plans for a safe syringe drop box. Also standing at right are Health Director, Alison Cochran and Sheriff Curtis Cochran.

rish Hipgrave, Chair of Coalition for a Safe and Drug Free Swain County, at podium, speaks to the Swain County Board of Commissioners about the plans for a safe syringe drop box. Also standing at right are Health Director, Alison Cochran and Sheriff Curtis Cochran.

Coalition, county improving access to safe syringe disposal

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2020
A safe syringe dropbox is in the works for Swain County. During the Swain County Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, March 12, it was determined the box will be located outside at the Swain County Courthouse on Mitchell Street.
Carrie Wiggins works around the chicken pen

Carrie Wiggins works around the chicken pen

Mystery photos, part 2: Stirring up memories

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Tony Tallent was taken by surprise and moved after seeing a photograph of his late grandmother, Carrie Wiggins, that he had taken 30 years ago when he was a student at Swain County High School.