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Suspicious people walking through campus lead to lockdown

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2019
On Monday morning, Oct. 28 around 9:00 a.m., Swain County High School was put on lockdown. After Swain County Sheriff’s Office deputies searched the campus and the agency found there was no threat to school safety, the school lockdown was lifted, which was about 45 minutes later.
Fans at Swain football game including cheerleaders and fans with pool noodles

Fans at Swain football game including cheerleaders and fans with pool noodles

School board to adopt policy directed at unruly sports fans

Jessica Webb
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Among actions during the October Swain County Schools Board of Education meeting was the first reading of several revised policies. While the bulk of adjustments are simply clerical, Superintendent Mark Sale said he plans to bring an additional policy to address behavior at sporting events.
Thad Walker as “Brom Bones,” Sarah Elain as Katrina Van Tassel and Farley Norman as Ichabod Crane

Thad Walker as “Brom Bones,” Sarah Elain as Katrina Van Tassel and Farley Norman as Ichabod Crane

‘Sleepy Hollow Experience’ brings the fantastic to life

Jessica Webb
Thursday, October 24, 2019
However wide awake they may have been before they entered that sleepy region, they are sure, in a little time, to inhale the witching influence of the air, and begin to grow imaginative, to dream dreams, and see apparitions.
Bryson City Police Department sign

Bryson City Police Department sign

Board selects Swain detective for police chief

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Bryson City’s board has hired veteran Swain County Sheriff’s Lt. Charlie Robinson as the town’s new police chief. A detective with Swain County for eight years, Robinson, 47, will start work in his new role as chief Oct. 30.
The Nantahala River

The Nantahala River

Nantahala River reopens

Regional Wire Content
Monday, October 21, 2019
The Nantahala River in the Nantahala Gorge has reopened to the public for all uses. A technical team assessed the river for potential hazards from the recent landslides yesterday, Tuesday, Sept. 3, and did not find any areas of concern. The team included U.S.
Medicaid moving to managed care

Medicaid moving to managed care

Medicaid moving to managed care for many

Jessica Webb
Monday, October 21, 2019
North Carolina has adopted Medicaid Transformation, changing the way many recipients will receive their services. The General Assembly adopted the changes in 2015, changing the fee-for-service to managed care for many, with services now being delivered through insurance companies.
Smoky Mountain Community Theatre showcases ‘Night of the Living Dead’ a horror play by Lori Allen Ohm.

Smoky Mountain Community Theatre showcases ‘Night of the Living Dead’ a horror play by Lori Allen Ohm.

SMCT presents ‘Night of the Living Dead’

Jessica Webb
Monday, October 21, 2019
Smoky Mountain Community Theatre will continue the second week of ‘Night of the Living Dead’ a horror play by Lori Allen Ohm based on the 1968 classic film by George Romero and John Russo. Performances continue this weekend on Friday, Saturday and Monday, Oct. 18, 19 and 21 at 7:30 p.m.
The International Bluegrass Members Association Annual Awards and Festival. in Raleigh

The International Bluegrass Members Association Annual Awards and Festival. in Raleigh

International Bluegrass 30th Music Awards Ceremony

Teddy Greene
Monday, October 21, 2019
This is the second year I have attended the International Bluegrass Members Association Annual Awards and Festival in Raleigh. There are bluegrass entertainment and performers from about every state and many foreign countries.