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The United Gift Fund awarded a total of $57,635 raised over the last several months to local nonprofit agencies in need.

Sally Hall competes in the softball throw competition.

Henry Chambers with North Shore Cemetery Association is pictured at a workday at Fairview Cemetery last year.

County Manager Kevin King (left) bid farewell to the county at the March 19 commissioners’ meeting. Commission Chairman Kevin Seagle presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation. King has worked for the county for 28 years. On April 1, he will start his new position as the county manager for Jackson County.

Work was still being done in late March on the new buildings at the county pool, which will be able to be reserved for parties or other events once finished. Recreation Department Supervisor Taylor Woodard said she didn’t have a concrete date for them to be completed. There is also a new concession stand being built.

Questions were raised about Noland Creek trail and its maintenance.

Swain school system is exploring the option of making the alternative school program to be its own school

Marianna Black Library Campaign Planning Committee has just released updated design plans for the expansion and renovation of the building. Above is a corner street view of the library, where the new community room is front and center. It will have its own entrance, bathroom and prep kitchen.

Contractors began work last week where a bus drop off will be constructed on Everett Street next to the train depot.

The commission is considering an extra 2% occupancy tax in the county, which would collect extra money from those staying at hotels and vacation rentals such as the Stonebrook Hotel on Main Street.