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Members of the Morgan family came to Bryson City on Tuesday to ride the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad train in honor of Leonard and Amy Morgan in what would have been their 100th wedding anniversary.

Members of the Morgan family came to Bryson City on Tuesday to ride the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad train in honor of Leonard and Amy Morgan in what would have been their 100th wedding anniversary.

All aboard: The Morgan family rides the train in memory of their parent’s 100th anniversary!

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The Morgans traveled to the Great Smoky Mountains train depot in Bryson City on Tuesday, a chilly fall morning much like their parents did exactly a decade ago. J.L. and his wife Frances, Kermit and his wife Jacqueline, Bonnie, Linda, D.L.

Largest employers challenged by ongoing labor shortage

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   In the last week of July, North Carolina unemployment claims went up according to the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s website. The unemployment rate for Swain County in June was 3.5% compared to 4.8% for the same month in 2021.
Bryson City planning board members joined the town board to discuss several projects on Monday night.

Bryson City planning board members joined the town board to discuss several projects on Monday night.

A fix to stop tripping on Main Street

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Bryson City planning board joined the Bryson City Town Board of Aldermen for a discussion during the council’s work session meeting held Monday, Sept. 19 at town hall.
The Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland is a drive-through light and music show. This year, Swain TDA will bring the show to the county event park.

The Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland is a drive-through light and music show. This year, Swain TDA will bring the show to the county event park.

TDA will bring Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland to county

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Get ready to drive through a winter wonderland and be dazzled by the light show this year.

Commissioners support Kuwohi name

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Swain showed its support for restoring the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park back to its original Cherokee name, Kuwohi, when the county commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution in support on Thursday, Sept. 8.

Hope Springs event to promote recovery

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   When someone is experiencing a mental health challenge or is in the throngs of substance addiction, it can be extremely isolating both for that person and their family and friends.
Image courtesy of SCRAM System The CAM bracelet is a monitor worn around the ankle that can detect alcohol in the person's system.

Image courtesy of SCRAM System The CAM bracelet is a monitor worn around the ankle that can detect alcohol in the person's system.

Commissioners green light CAM bracelets

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   A pilot program targeted at reducing repeat drinking and driving is now closer to reality for the seven far western N.C. counties of the 43rd prosecutorial district. On Thursday night, Sept.
Swain County Probation Officer Melissa Massie pays respect in the Table of Honor Ceremony.

Swain County Probation Officer Melissa Massie pays respect in the Table of Honor Ceremony.

Sept. 11 prayer and dinner held

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
To honor and in appreciation for Swain County first responders, residents of Swain County hosted a prayer and barbecue dinner Sunday, Sept. 11 at Riverfront Park. Swain County First Responders performed a Table of Honor ceremony for the fallen.