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'What's Next:The Story of a War Baby Just Trying to Make It" is a memoir by Lance Holland. The photo on the cover is from the filming of "The Fugitive."

'What's Next:The Story of a War Baby Just Trying to Make It" is a memoir by Lance Holland. The photo on the cover is from the filming of "The Fugitive."

Holland tells his story in What’s Next

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   If you enter Appalachian Mercantile on Everett Street in downtown Bryson City, you’re sure to meet owner Lance Holland, an unassuming history buff with a hound dog.
A 1990s-themed celebration was held at The Museum of the Cherokee People this past Friday night to honor the retirement of the current permanent exhibit.

A 1990s-themed celebration was held at The Museum of the Cherokee People this past Friday night to honor the retirement of the current permanent exhibit.

Museum of Cherokee celebrates new era

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   With a nod to the past, the Museum of the Cherokee People partied like it was 1998 this past Friday night, Dec. 29.

Man breaks into West Elementary, steals food

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   A man was arrested for allegedly breaking into West Elementary School early Friday morning, Dec. 29 and charged with a list of crimes including identity theft, larceny and possessing drug paraphernalia.
Walgreens is now the sole pharmacy in Bryson City and Robbinsville and is often quite busy.

Walgreens is now the sole pharmacy in Bryson City and Robbinsville and is often quite busy.

People sound off on pharmacy issues

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Long wait times, big price increases and sometimes unavailable medicine are all issues facing Walgreens pharmacy customers since the giant drug store chain bought out Bryson City Pharmacy and Robbinsville Pharmacy last month.
Postal worker Angie Gibby sorts through the numerous package deliveries ready to go out in mid-December.

Postal worker Angie Gibby sorts through the numerous package deliveries ready to go out in mid-December.

Online package deliveries flood local post office

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The local post office is improving its operations since the disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic, but postmaster Chip Hendricks still thinks they could use more manpower. “We’re short staffed,” he said. “We have two carriers.
Cherokee artist Skye Tafoya specializes in patterned paper weaving art, which she sells to make a living.

Cherokee artist Skye Tafoya specializes in patterned paper weaving art, which she sells to make a living.

Cherokee artist Tafoya honors family’s basket-weaving past

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Skye Tafoya’s paper-weaved print art is made up of shapes and designs repeating in varying shades of color and texture. She hopes they will evoke her culture and personal memories.
Fight flu, other respiratory illnesses

Fight flu, other respiratory illnesses

Respiratory illnesses strike local schools

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   This past week, it wasn’t just Ferris Bueller who was missing from classrooms during roll calls in Swain County.
From left, Rep. Mike Clampitt presents Henry Chambers with the Certificate of Appreciation from Gov. Roy Cooper's Office.

From left, Rep. Mike Clampitt presents Henry Chambers with the Certificate of Appreciation from Gov. Roy Cooper's Office.

Chambers recognized by NC Governor for contributions

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   If you have an interest in local history, specifically that of the Fontana Dam and the families who once lived in the communities now under water, you probably know Henry Chambers.
Town of Bryson City plans utility upgrades for Island Street to begin as soon as January.

Town of Bryson City plans utility upgrades for Island Street to begin as soon as January.

Island Street utility upgrades coming in the new year

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Downtown business owners have had a collective sigh of relief from utility and road construction this past month, but more upgrades are on the horizon. During Bryson City’s Town Board of Aldermen meeting on Tuesday night, Dec.