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Mike Lackey owned and operated the Bryson City and Sylva Burger Kings for over 30 years.

Former BK franchiser wraps up career

News Staff

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com A burger and fries is synonymous with American culture. Bruce Daniels has purchased both the Sylva and Bryson City locations. Mike Lackey, who sold the franchises, built his career in burger and fries.

In 2018, Swain County received the final payment in the $52 million North Shore settlement agreement made in 2010.

the 2010s: Biggest stories of the decade

News Staff

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

2010 Swain, federal government, state reach agreement on North Shore Road. Plan is to pay county $52 million. 2011 The death of 15-month-old Aubrey Kina-Marie Littlejohn following abuse and neglect breaks open a state investigation into Swain Department of Social Services.

Tanks fill the aquarium

Swain TDA proposes aquarium expansion

News Staff

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

In a Dec. 5 letter to Swain County Manager Kevin King, the Swain County Tourism and Development Authority is proposing an expansion of the aquarium on Island Street.

Jenkins, Lowe join County Commission races

News Staff

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Filing for the 2020 election closed on Friday, Dec. 20 at noon. Three Democrats and two Republicans have filed for the two seats on the Swain County Board of Commissioners currently held by Kenneth Parton (R) and Roger Parsons (D).

Rez HOPE, Shift partner for New Year challenge

Jessica Webb

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Rez HOPE, Cherokee based recovery nonprofit is partnering with Shift Wellness and Performance Center in Bryson City for a New Year’s challenge, coined Shift Stick With It Wellness Challenge. The idea is a collaborative one between RezHOPE founder Kallup McCoy and Robin Duncan, who owns Shift.

Marianne Martinez, executive director for the regional nonprofit Vecinos, was the guest speaker at Bryson City Rotary Club this past Thursday.

Vecinos providing primary care to farm workers

News Staff

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

When the average American is sick, they call their primary care doctor. For the average farmworker, that’s a task that would be easier said than done. That’s where Vecinos Farmworker Health Program comes in.

Construction ongoing for 4-story Stonebrook Lodge

Town wrestles with growth, ordinances

News Staff

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Bryson City’s newest hotel has exposed an Achilles heel within the town’s ordinances and building codes, a problem that could prove cumbersome and costly in the future if not fixed.

EBCI Principal Chief Richard Sneed speaks in a video online

EBCI tribe up against cyber attack, man arrested

News Staff

Thursday, December 12, 2019

It was an atypical Monday morning Dec. 9 for employees of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians with access to email and other computer communications unavailable following a widespread cyber attack on Sunday, Dec. 8.

Man arrested on statutory rape charges

News Staff

Thursday, December 12, 2019

On Monday, Dec. 9 Swain County Sheriffs Office deputies arrested a Bryson City man on statutory rape charges. Mark Tabor, 33, of 6911 Hwy 28 is charged with one felony statutory rape of a child under 15 years old, and two felony counts statutory sex offense with a child under 15 years old.

Paintings by Robert Singleton will be on display at Mountain Perks in Bryson City Dec. 12-20 with an artist reception Sunday, Dec. 15.

Artist Robert Singleton brings work to Swain

News Staff

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Local art aficionados are in for a rare treat on Sunday, Dec. 15 with the artist reception and show, “An Evening with Robert Singleton” at Mountain Perks, 9 Depot Street in downtown Bryson City. The reception will be held 5:30-8 p.m. and open to the public with the show on display Dec. 12-Dec. 20.