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Swain County Board of Education approved a contract to upgrade the district's technology infrastructure.

Swain County Board of Education approved a contract to upgrade the district's technology infrastructure.

Middle School contract, budget amendments at school board

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Swain County Board of Education has an agreement in sight for the construction of a new middle school. At the board’s meeting last Monday, Jan.
Marianna Black Libary in Bryson City will see renovations this spring. During the first phase of construction, access will be from the back of the builidng.

Marianna Black Libary in Bryson City will see renovations this spring. During the first phase of construction, access will be from the back of the builidng.

Marianna Black Library expansion moving forward

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Welcome changes are coming to Marianna Black Library in Bryson City this year as plans for an expansion of the facility move forward. Negotiations are currently under way with the low bidder, Beverly-Grant, Inc.
Swain Special Olympic athletes and their buddies are pictured. This year, Swain will be host to the regional games.

Swain Special Olympic athletes and their buddies are pictured. This year, Swain will be host to the regional games.

Swain will host Regional Special Olympic games

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   For Lee Hyatt, Swain County Schools exceptional education teacher, the perfect day is one filled with cheering crowds, friendly competition and broad smiles.

Build healthy habits for 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Many choose to hit the reset button on health at the start of a new calendar year. You don’t have to go it alone to achieve these goals.

Fentanyl, meth most common drug problem on streets

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Narcotics investigations and combatting drug trafficking continue to be a priority for Swain County Sheriff’s Office, with the department having recently made arrests in two significant cases.
Three men were arrested and charged with trafficking

Three men were arrested and charged with trafficking

NYE checkpoint trafficking arrests

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Staff Reports   The Swain County Sheriff's Office recently arrested and charged three individuals with trafficking opium or heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Firefighters prevented the flames of a car fire from threatening the house it was parked next to.

Firefighters prevented the flames of a car fire from threatening the house it was parked next to.

BCFD stopped vehicle blaze from spreading to house

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
Bryson City Fire Department responded at 5:51 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 29 to the area of Main Street for a report of a vehicle fire that was spreading to the occupied residence.
The Swain Senior Center had a great turnout for their annual Christmas party held earlier this month at Gateway Conference Center in Whittier.

The Swain Senior Center had a great turnout for their annual Christmas party held earlier this month at Gateway Conference Center in Whittier.

State of Franklin serving seniors

News Staff
Monday, December 23, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Lisa Loftis, State of Franklin executive director, presented to the Swain County commissioners about her agency during the board’s meeting held last Tuesday, Dec. 17. Loftis reported growth particularly with the transit program.