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Busted stealing incontinence briefs

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   This time of year, it’s often in the spirit of giving that people visit their local nursing home. Not so for one pair who were charged for stealing.
Tyler Taylor got to reunite with his mother Crystal Sullivan for the sheriff’s office’s annual Christmas program.

Tyler Taylor got to reunite with his mother Crystal Sullivan for the sheriff’s office’s annual Christmas program.

Sheriff’s office inmate Christmas program may end due to lack of donations

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The Swain County Sheriff’s Office was in a festive mood on Monday, Dec. 4, with a white Christmas tree decked out with lights and presents wrapped stacked up by the wall, with a table full of pizza and Bojangle’s takeout.
Several members of Nantahala Area SORBA pose with Trail Dynamics, which works on building new mountain bike trails.

Several members of Nantahala Area SORBA pose with Trail Dynamics, which works on building new mountain bike trails.

Nantahala Area SORBA builds community, maintains trails

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Nantahala Area SORBA Vice President Jack Summers likes the way mountain biking uplifts his soul. “I noticed I’m a lot calmer and more relaxed after riding some,” he said. “If I don’t ride for three or four days, my wife suggests I go ride.
Parking tags or passes are required in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for people parking more than 15 minutes. The cost for a day is $5. Annual passes are $40.

Parking tags or passes are required in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for people parking more than 15 minutes. The cost for a day is $5. Annual passes are $40.

NPS says Park it Forward in the Smokies a success

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   After almost a year, the Great Smoky Mountains’ Park It Forward parking pass program that caused controversy in Swain County is going strong, according to National Park Service spokeswoman Emily Davis.
Mark Pilon, preventionist with Mountain Projects, discusses what opioids are, how to recognize an overdose and how to reverse it using Naloxone.

Mark Pilon, preventionist with Mountain Projects, discusses what opioids are, how to recognize an overdose and how to reverse it using Naloxone.

Understanding overdoses and how to reverse them

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Mark Pilon, preventionist with Mountain Projects, gave a presentation on opioid overdose prevention on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 16, at Marianna Black Library.
Funding to fence both East Elementary (pictured) and West Elementary was approved.

Funding to fence both East Elementary (pictured) and West Elementary was approved.

Commissioners approve fencing elementary schools

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The Swain County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting Tuesday, Nov. 21, voted for new fences around the elementary schools, and talked new elections equipment and health department updates.
Filing for the primary begins Monday, Dec. 4.

Filing for the primary begins Monday, Dec. 4.

Filing begins for 2024 primary election

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   It’s December, and that doesn’t just mean it’s time for the winter holidays. Many are making plans for the 2024 election season. Filing in North Carlina for the 2024 primary election begins Monday.
Luzene Hill says living near the Qualla Boundary enriches her art and life overall.

Luzene Hill says living near the Qualla Boundary enriches her art and life overall.

Cherokee artist Hill tries to open eyes

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Luzene Hill didn’t start painting until later on in life, and now she aims to articulate truths about indigenous culture and womanhood while also inspiring people to draw their own conclusions, she said.
Swain West Elementary student Kevin Tuttle was recognized at the student awards portion of the school board meeting taking place Monday, Nov. 13. Tuttle was praised by teacher Lydia Sale for learning to self-regulate.

Swain West Elementary student Kevin Tuttle was recognized at the student awards portion of the school board meeting taking place Monday, Nov. 13. Tuttle was praised by teacher Lydia Sale for learning to self-regulate.

School board passes Parental Bill of Rights

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The Swain County School Board has passed its plan for adopting the Parental Bill of Rights at their meeting Monday, Nov. 13, which they discussed at length at their last workshop, which was held the previous week.
The annual parade will take place Saturday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m.

The annual parade will take place Saturday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m.

Bryson City Christmas parade will take regular route

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Karen Proctor, Swain County Chamber of Commerce director, showed up to Bryson City Town Board of Aldermen’s recent meeting Nov. 14 with drawings for alternate Christmas parade routes in hand.