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Mask mandate lifted
As a testament to the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine, North Carolina lifted its mass gathering, mask mandate and social distancing requirements for most settings this past Friday.
Holt, new Swain Arts director, sets sights on updating facility
When the Swain County High School student production of Clue premiered at Swain Arts Center two weeks ago, it was the first show since the pandemic made things go dark at the Bryson City performanc
Employers work to entice new seasonal and FT hires
Now that the economy is recovering from the gut punch of the pandemic last year, employers are finding they are now in an employees’ market.
Getting to know Mrs. Sutton, named the new principal at West Swain Elementary
“If we want our students to be lifelong learners we have to be lifelong learners too,” said Lisa Sutton, who is currently the Dean of Students but was recently named the new Principal for West Swai
A new Ingles is coming
Grocery store shoppers from Swain County, who have visited the newer, renovated Ingles locations in neighboring counties, will have to be envious of their neighbors no longer.
Swain TDA gives grant to support Agriculture Fair
After approving the minutes from the board’s April 14 meeting, the Swain County Tourism and Development Authority heard from Rob Hawk with a request to support the Swain County Fair on Wednesday, A
Town commits to $6 mil USDA loan for sewer upgrades
The old sewer plant and system owned and operated by the Town of Bryson City got a boost into the future on Monday night as the town board approved a loan resolution to pay for a much-needed work a
Under water: The stories of towns lost to Fontana Lake
Editor’s Note: Austin Campbell is a sophomore at UNCA and served in the Air Force before college. He writes for the UNCA Blue Banner. He is a mass communications major with a minor in German.
CDC releases new guidelines on mask wearing
On Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control announced new face covering guidelines now that more than a third of the population is fully vaccinated.