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Work continues at 240 Main Street, a building that was vacant for many years. This summer, Wise Guyz Grille will open a restaurant in the buidling that will include padio seating.

Work continues at 240 Main Street, a building that was vacant for many years. This summer, Wise Guyz Grille will open a restaurant in the buidling that will include padio seating.

Wise Guyz Grille plans to open Main Street location

News Staff
Monday, February 26, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s office recently announced that eight grants have been awarded under the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority to support economic development.
The Great Smoky Mountains Event Park on Hyatt Creek Road will be the site of a new Christmas light display for Swain County. The TDA is in talks to purchase the display from local company Mosca Design.

The Great Smoky Mountains Event Park on Hyatt Creek Road will be the site of a new Christmas light display for Swain County. The TDA is in talks to purchase the display from local company Mosca Design.

TDA plans to buy custom Christmas light show for event park

News Staff
Monday, February 26, 2024
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The Swain County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) plans to buy a set of Christmas designs that Executive Director Mary Ann Shea said would be much bigger and more tailored to the local area than previous years.
Island Street in Downtown Bryson City will soon close for utility improvements

Island Street in Downtown Bryson City will soon close for utility improvements

Town to close Island Street soon for sewer line repair

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Island Street will be closed for utilities work soon as the Town of Bryson City continues to replace old, outdated sewer lines below its downtown streets. There was no set timeline as of Friday, Feb.
Gabe Crow was last seen on Jan. 27 in West Asheville. Anyone with information is urged to contact Lt. Welch with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office by calling (828)250-4503

Gabe Crow was last seen on Jan. 27 in West Asheville. Anyone with information is urged to contact Lt. Welch with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office by calling (828)250-4503

EBCI sounds alarm for missing member, Gabe Crow

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Friday, February 16, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Gabe Crow was last seen on Jan. 27 in West Asheville and concerns continue to grow as his family has not heard from him. On Friday morning, Feb.
Caption - Swain County High School juniors Sarabeth Sutton (left) and Lola Collins at the high school with the box that will be in the front office to collect donated supplies for East Elementary students.

Caption - Swain County High School juniors Sarabeth Sutton (left) and Lola Collins at the high school with the box that will be in the front office to collect donated supplies for East Elementary students.

Swain High students conduct school supply drive for classmates

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   At Monday night’s Swain County Board of Education meeting, Feb. 12, two local students spoke about their effort to collect donated school supplies for students at East Elementary School.
Sign-ups are currently underway for the Senior Games with Swain County Recreation. Pictured is the winning Macon County pickleball team from last year.

Sign-ups are currently underway for the Senior Games with Swain County Recreation. Pictured is the winning Macon County pickleball team from last year.

Swain Recreation brings back Senior Games

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Swain County’s active older adults will soon have their chance to show off their skills with the return of the local Swain County Senior Games.
Mark’s Pharmacy owner Mark Adam (center) sits with his son Faisal Adam and pharmacy partner Christy Kirkpatrick at the town hall meeting at the library Thursday, Feb. 8.

Mark’s Pharmacy owner Mark Adam (center) sits with his son Faisal Adam and pharmacy partner Christy Kirkpatrick at the town hall meeting at the library Thursday, Feb. 8.

Mark’s Pharmacy eyes doing business in Bryson City

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Mark’s Pharmacy, which operates two locations in the western North Carolina region, may open a location in Bryson City.
Election signs dot the side of Highway 19 South across from the Board of Elections Office.

Election signs dot the side of Highway 19 South across from the Board of Elections Office.

Early voting begins today for 2024 primary

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   In-person early voting starts today for the 2024 Primary Election with same-day registration available. The primary will be held on Tuesday, March 5. Swain County will be using its new equipment beginning with the primary.
Kallup McCoy (2nd row left) is pictured with his team of athletes he coaches after the Indianapolis Marathon this past October, including his wife Katelynn Ledford-McCoy (1st row, 3rd from left).

Kallup McCoy (2nd row left) is pictured with his team of athletes he coaches after the Indianapolis Marathon this past October, including his wife Katelynn Ledford-McCoy (1st row, 3rd from left).

McCoy sets the bar high for next marathon goal

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   A full circle moment—that’s what Kallup McCoy II had when he was recently featured in Men’s Health Magazine’s First Step series sharing the story of his transformation from drug addiction to marathon runner and personal trainer.