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Bryson City board explores occupancy tax

Jessica Webb
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
It’s no secret that Bryson City has been discovered and is a sought-after destination. Last year was the busiest on record for visitors even through the health pandemic, and revenues for the countywide Tourism and Development Authority have been unprecedented.

County seeks more flexibility with North Shore interest

Jessica Webb
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Swain County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution last Thursday, March 11 during their regular meeting requesting the state modify the bill to allow more flexibility in the way the North Shore settlement fund is invested. Changes in the fund require state legislation.
Kindergarten students work in Lawson and Chambers' class at East Elementary

Kindergarten students work in Lawson and Chambers' class at East Elementary

School board readies for change

News Staff
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
With efforts at the state legislature continuing that would broaden in-person attendance for sixth-12th grade, Swain County Board of Education wants the district to be ready to adapt to yet another change in the 2020-2021 school year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Swain vaccine program on target

Jessica Webb
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Severe weather across the United States last week disrupted shipments of COVID-19 vaccines. For Swain County, however, the impact of that delay was minimal, and the vaccination program conducted by the Swain County Health Department is on schedule.
Schedule an appointment on the website walgreens.com

Schedule an appointment on the website walgreens.com

Walgreens Bryson City now has free rapid testing

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Suspect you might have Covid-19? Getting tested just got easier. Walgreens Bryson City is now a location for free rapid diagnostic testing. In order to request an appointment, a person will have to visit the website walgreens.com. First, you find the local store.
Mark Hyatt, owner and operator of Mark’s Garage in Bryson City, received a vaccine earlier this month from the Swain County Health Department.

Mark Hyatt, owner and operator of Mark’s Garage in Bryson City, received a vaccine earlier this month from the Swain County Health Department.

Positive COVID-19 cases on the decline, vaccines still limited

Jessica Webb
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Positive cases of COVID-19 have dropped drastically across the United States this month. In North Carolina, the daily percent positive is at 7.4% with 1,988 newly reported cases by noon Tuesday. Statewide, there have been 10,562 deaths attributed to the virus.