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Swain High and Middle School band camp starts next week on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Marching band members will be practicing their new high-energy halftime show, inspired by Billy Joel’s "Piano Man.”

Swain High and Middle School band camp starts next week on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Marching band members will be practicing their new high-energy halftime show, inspired by Billy Joel’s "Piano Man.”

Swain Band ready for halftime

News Staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Get ready for halftime! This season Swain County High and Middle School marching band will be performing an inspired show from Billy Joel’s “Piano Man,” during football halftime shows and we couldn’t be more excited!
The Bryson Creek Apartments are one of the few apartment complexes in the community, and people say more are needed to solve the housing shortage.

The Bryson Creek Apartments are one of the few apartment complexes in the community, and people say more are needed to solve the housing shortage.

Housing committee considers survey results

News Staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   If you haven’t already noticed, there’s a bit of a housing shortage in Swain County. For many who work in the area, either owning a home or finding an affordable rental has become increasingly challenging.
The track at the high school has been paved but needs track resurfacing, which should be completed this fall.

The track at the high school has been paved but needs track resurfacing, which should be completed this fall.

Commissioners approve bid for resurfacing high school track

News Staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   In a rescheduled regular meeting Thursday, July 21, Swain County Board of Commissioners approved a bid for the high school track.
A group stopped in at Soda Pop's

A group stopped in at Soda Pop's

Mini Takes the States drivers buzz through Bryson City

News Staff
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   It’s a classic American road trip: winding two-lane highways, stops in small towns and at scenic overlooks, except this one is with 2,000 of your closest friends and you’re all driving tiny cars that are sometimes jokingly called clown cars.
Clingmans dome

Clingmans dome

Effort begins locally to restore indigenous name to Clingman’s Dome

News Staff
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   On Thursday, July 14, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council unanimously approved a resolution in support of restoring the name Kuwahi to the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, known currently as Clingman’s Dome.

Covid cases are up with BA.5 variant

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   As I type this article on my laptop from my quarantine oasis, my home, it isn’t news to me that Covid is upon us again. I tested positive last week and have been homebound ever since.
Garden plot with sign

Garden plot with sign

Swain 4-H club gets into growing

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Swain County’s 4-H club offers many unique opportunities for youth in our community.

Spotty cell phone service continues to frustrate WNC

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Hello? Hello? We in Western North Carolina are accustomed to repeating ourselves when attempting to make phone calls, with spotty cell service leading to dropped calls, unsent texts, and dead zones.

Webb is now publisher/editor

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Staff reports   A regular name in the bylines for 8 years now, Jessica Webb will now take the top leadership role at Smoky Mountain Times in Bryson City.
People shop from local crafters at the market

People shop from local crafters at the market

A summer day at Smoky Mountain Farmers and Artisans Market

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Each weekend, the Smoky Mountain Farmers and Artisans Market is the place to be for art, local food and mingling in Swain County. Whether you’re a local or visitor, there’s something for everyone.