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Gabe Crow was last seen on Jan. 27 in West Asheville. Anyone with information is urged to contact Lt. Welch with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office by calling (828)250-4503

Gabe Crow was last seen on Jan. 27 in West Asheville. Anyone with information is urged to contact Lt. Welch with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office by calling (828)250-4503

EBCI sounds alarm for missing member, Gabe Crow

News Staff
Friday, February 16, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Gabe Crow was last seen on Jan. 27 in West Asheville and concerns continue to grow as his family has not heard from him. On Friday morning, Feb.
Caption - Swain County High School juniors Sarabeth Sutton (left) and Lola Collins at the high school with the box that will be in the front office to collect donated supplies for East Elementary students.

Caption - Swain County High School juniors Sarabeth Sutton (left) and Lola Collins at the high school with the box that will be in the front office to collect donated supplies for East Elementary students.

Swain High students conduct school supply drive for classmates

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   At Monday night’s Swain County Board of Education meeting, Feb. 12, two local students spoke about their effort to collect donated school supplies for students at East Elementary School.
Sign-ups are currently underway for the Senior Games with Swain County Recreation. Pictured is the winning Macon County pickleball team from last year.

Sign-ups are currently underway for the Senior Games with Swain County Recreation. Pictured is the winning Macon County pickleball team from last year.

Swain Recreation brings back Senior Games

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Swain County’s active older adults will soon have their chance to show off their skills with the return of the local Swain County Senior Games.
Mark’s Pharmacy owner Mark Adam (center) sits with his son Faisal Adam and pharmacy partner Christy Kirkpatrick at the town hall meeting at the library Thursday, Feb. 8.

Mark’s Pharmacy owner Mark Adam (center) sits with his son Faisal Adam and pharmacy partner Christy Kirkpatrick at the town hall meeting at the library Thursday, Feb. 8.

Mark’s Pharmacy eyes doing business in Bryson City

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Mark’s Pharmacy, which operates two locations in the western North Carolina region, may open a location in Bryson City.
Election signs dot the side of Highway 19 South across from the Board of Elections Office.

Election signs dot the side of Highway 19 South across from the Board of Elections Office.

Early voting begins today for 2024 primary

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   In-person early voting starts today for the 2024 Primary Election with same-day registration available. The primary will be held on Tuesday, March 5. Swain County will be using its new equipment beginning with the primary.
Kallup McCoy (2nd row left) is pictured with his team of athletes he coaches after the Indianapolis Marathon this past October, including his wife Katelynn Ledford-McCoy (1st row, 3rd from left).

Kallup McCoy (2nd row left) is pictured with his team of athletes he coaches after the Indianapolis Marathon this past October, including his wife Katelynn Ledford-McCoy (1st row, 3rd from left).

McCoy sets the bar high for next marathon goal

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   A full circle moment—that’s what Kallup McCoy II had when he was recently featured in Men’s Health Magazine’s First Step series sharing the story of his transformation from drug addiction to marathon runner and personal trainer.
From left, Amy Vasquez speaks to commissioners during public comment about the need for animal control. County manager Kevin King and commissioners David Loftis and Kenneth Parton listen.

From left, Amy Vasquez speaks to commissioners during public comment about the need for animal control. County manager Kevin King and commissioners David Loftis and Kenneth Parton listen.

County animal shelter still planned, just taking time

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Swain County commissioners heard from two residents concerned about the continued lack of an animal control program in the county at their most recent meeting last Tuesday. Having a safe place to take stray dogs was chief among their concerns.
Ingles is coordinating with Town of Bryson City on sewer upgrades as part of plans for a new store at the current Hughes Branch Road location.

Ingles is coordinating with Town of Bryson City on sewer upgrades as part of plans for a new store at the current Hughes Branch Road location.

Town board considers early budget priorities

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Initial discussion for the upcoming fiscal budget began among Bryson City Town Board of Aldermen at a special meeting Tuesday, Jan. 29.
Swain TDA will invest in bringing a new Christmas drive-thru lightshow to Bryson City.

Swain TDA will invest in bringing a new Christmas drive-thru lightshow to Bryson City.

TDA sets sights on bringing back Christmas light show

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   In the near future, Swain County can anticipate the return of a Christmas drive-thru lightshow and more concerts, festivals, fairs and other events at the Great Smoky Mountains Event Park (formerly Inspiration Park, located on Hyatt Creek Road).