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The club planes with the mountains in the background

The club planes with the mountains in the background

Pilots club has fly-in to Sossamon Field

News Staff
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Often a quiet place, the Sossamon Field Airport was bustling with activity this past Friday, Oct. 23. SWT Aviation, Inc. of Marietta, Georgia sponsored the event that brought a fly-in to the airport. Chip Allen, SWT president, and Kathy Davis organized the event.
Victoria Fox (left) and Kevin Corbin discussed a wide range of issues during their Oct. 22 debate at Southwestern Community College in Sylva.

Victoria Fox (left) and Kevin Corbin discussed a wide range of issues during their Oct. 22 debate at Southwestern Community College in Sylva.

N.C. Senate candidates address top issues at SCC debate

News Staff
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
The two candidates competing for the N.C. Senate 50 seat had the chance to speak directly to voters at the final candidate debate hosted by Southwestern Community College at the Sylva campus. Students in Dr.

Commissioners direct committee to review erosion ordinance

Jessica Webb
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Private property rights are highly esteemed in the local culture, but what happens when someone else’s property spills over into yours and cause damage? Regulations like the Swain County Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance are in place to keep this kind of thing from happening.

Reading helpers to be hired for Swain Schools

Jessica Webb
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Reading is a building block when it comes to education and financial success. Swain County Board of Commissioners approved an investment into improving reading skills for students in public school during their meeting on Thursday, Oct. 22.
Democrats work to put up a large political sign across from Ingles

Democrats work to put up a large political sign across from Ingles

Huge campaign sign stolen

News Staff
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
In any given election cycle there’s bound to a few roadside election signs that go missing. The alarm went up for Swain County Democratic Party, however, after an eight-foot by four-foot sign on Veterans Boulevard went missing.
trash waiting for pickup outside a business on Bryson Walk

trash waiting for pickup outside a business on Bryson Walk

Town closer to fix for commercial garbage troubles

News Staff
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
The bulk of discussion at Bryson City Town Board of Alderman’s meeting on Monday night, Oct. 19, was dedicated to how the town can develop a system to best address businesses that produce a lot of garbage. The discussion is a part of the ongoing process to review the town’s ordinances.

Early voting begins today

Jessica Webb
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Early voting begins today for the 2020 General Election. One-stop locations in Swain County are Birdtown Rec Center at Birdtown Road, Cherokee, and Swain Board of Elections Office locate at 1422 Hwy 19 South, Bryson City. One-stop early voting will be held through Saturday, Oct. 31.

School board meets teachers, hears updates

Melissa Ezro
Thursday, October 15, 2020
On Monday, Oct. 12, Swain County Board of Education heard COVID-19 updates and about the district’s academic progress. Mark Sale, Swain Schools superintendent, also introduced new teachers and welcomed them to the Swain family, and invited each one to introduce themselves.