New The Giving Spoon executive director Ricky Sanford (left) and board member Misty Lynne Sneed help peel potatoes that will be served to the community, as per the nonprofit’s mission.
Jeff Delfield, Swain County librarian and Ellen Snodgrass, Marianna Black Library Board chair (center) accept a $3.2 million from Senator Kevin Corbin (left) and Rep. Mike Clampitt. Pictured back row from left are MBL Board members Cynthia Womble, Christian Siewers, Swain County Commissioner Kevin Seagle, and MBL board members Mary Danals and Anthony Monnat.
Workers with the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad took advantage of the quiet season as January rolled in and set about installing a new water line Wednesday, Jan. 10. One worker interviewed said it was time for an upgrade and they were “putting something better in.”
Snow clings to the ground at higher elevations of the mountains as winter storm clouds hang above Tuesday morning. At lower elevations, much of the snow had already melted.
Firefighters are on the scene of a structure fire call at the old Powell Lumber building Monday afternoon.
Downtown Bryson City was covered in a dusting of snow Wednesday, Jan. 10 morning following heavy rains and high winds Tuesday.
From left, Pam Dengler, Margaret McCarty, John Crisp, Bruce Billstein and Harold Parton play a rousing game of a variety of cornhole as part of the weekly group activities class held Monday mornings at the Swain County Center and led by Shannon Royce of TOA Bryson City
'What's Next:The Story of a War Baby Just Trying to Make It" is a memoir by Lance Holland. The photo on the cover is from the filming of "The Fugitive."
A 1990s-themed celebration was held at The Museum of the Cherokee People this past Friday night to honor the retirement of the current permanent exhibit.