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A few more file to run for local office in primary

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Candidate filing for the 2022 election closed at noon on Friday in the county and across the state. In Swain County, there were six additional candidates who filed since the previous week’s reporting.

Run, run, run

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   If you’re looking for motivation to lace up your running shoes and shake off the chill of winter, there are two racing opportunities coming up in Bryson City that could fit the bill.
Lead Ranger Adam Monroe and volunteers move debris out of a freshly excavated site at Smokemont Campground during a recent Smokies Service Day.

Lead Ranger Adam Monroe and volunteers move debris out of a freshly excavated site at Smokemont Campground during a recent Smokies Service Day.

GSMNP Service Day

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Last Friday, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park held a Smokies Service Day at Smokemont Campground about three miles north of Oconaluftee Village and Visitor Center on highway 441, Newfound Gap Road.
Nikki and Rob Ressler tied the knot on 2/22/22 at 2 p.m. at the Needmore swinging bridge.

Nikki and Rob Ressler tied the knot on 2/22/22 at 2 p.m. at the Needmore swinging bridge.

Local couple gets married on 2/22/22 at 2 p.m.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Not all news is good news, but here is a story with a happy ending for you… Last week broadcast news was filled with twins born on 2/22/22 and people turning 22 on that day. You could say two seems to be a lucky number for some people.

More local candidates file for 2022 primaries

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   After months of candidate filing being put on hold in North Carolina, those seeking to run for office were once again given the chance to file beginning last Thursday, Feb. 24.
This year’s Swain High Junior Chef team members are seniors from left: Nate Crisp, Adam Cotterman and Hannah Brown.

This year’s Swain High Junior Chef team members are seniors from left: Nate Crisp, Adam Cotterman and Hannah Brown.

Swain Jr. Chef team is a state finalist

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   For the third year running, Swain County High School’s Junior Chef team will compete at the state level. This year’s event is the fifth statewide competition and the second to be held virtually.

County crosses fingers for grant for new middle school

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   On Monday, the Swain County Board of Education met at a special called meeting with NOVUS architects out of Asheville to review details about the possibility of a new middle school and track.

Commissioners look forward on 2022-23 budget

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Swain County Board of Commissioners held the first budget meeting for the upcoming fiscal year 2022-2023 on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 15. The discussion over a couple of hours was mostly dedicated to capital projects the board may consider next year.