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Commissioners keep masks optional for now

Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   When discussing what course to take in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks tied to the Delta variant, Swain County Board of Commissioners last Thursday said they thought people should use common sense.

Bryson City gets high marks in audit report

Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Auditor Eric Bowman went through the Town of Bryson City annual audit report with lightning speed on Monday night before the board, remarking on the town’s healthy fund balance a good year for revenue and its excellent staff.
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal leaders unveiled the new sign for the new stretch of Highway 441 honoring respected elder and storyteller Dr. Jerry Wolfe

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal leaders unveiled the new sign for the new stretch of Highway 441 honoring respected elder and storyteller Dr. Jerry Wolfe

Highway dedicated for Beloved Man Dr. Jerry Wolfe

CHEROKEE – Jerry Wolfe’s voice crackled across the speakers telling one more story.   “If you’re ever lost in Great Smoky Mountains, don’t panic; the worst thing you can do is get excited, get upset.
COVID vaccine card

COVID vaccine card

Uptick in COVID-19 fueled by Delta variant

Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   For a long time, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Director Dr. Mandy Cohen said the goal was to have the percent of positive COVID-19 cases below 5%.