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Representatives from various area nonprofits gathered at Morgan Pavilion last week to celebrate the $62,000 received last year from donors.

Representatives from various area nonprofits gathered at Morgan Pavilion last week to celebrate the $62,000 received last year from donors.

Swain United Gift Fund awards $62K to nonprofits

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The Swain County United Gift Fund met last Wednesday, March 29 at Morgan Pavilion to give out this year’s checks to local nonprofits, with a total of $62,849 from 2022’s fundraising season.
Kallup McCoy is pictured after a run in the mountains recently. He will compete at the Boston Marathon April 17.

Kallup McCoy is pictured after a run in the mountains recently. He will compete at the Boston Marathon April 17.

McCoy gets ready for Boston Marathon

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The Boston Marathon is one of the most iconic races in the United States. It’s also the world’s oldest annual marathon. The 127th Boston Marathon will have nearly 30,000 from more than 100 countries.
Shannon Royce is pictured (third from left) with other members of the Smoky Mountain Ruckers, which meets every Sunday at Deep Creek for a hike. The rucking aspect is that participants wear weighted vests or rucksacks while hiking.

Shannon Royce is pictured (third from left) with other members of the Smoky Mountain Ruckers, which meets every Sunday at Deep Creek for a hike. The rucking aspect is that participants wear weighted vests or rucksacks while hiking.

Join TOA in celebrating National Walking Day

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   On Wednesday, April 5, Shannon Royce of Training the Older Adult (TOA), is inviting the community to get outside and celebrate National Walking Day. This is one of several events TOA has planned for April Fitness Month.
Pictured, from left is Ken Graham as Bartholomew, Pastor Wayne Deckert as Jesus and Ken Jones as Little John, in a preview of the live Last Supper the community is invited to attend and participate in on Thursday, April 6 in the fellowship hall of the Bryson City Methodist Church beginning at 6 p.m.

Pictured, from left is Ken Graham as Bartholomew, Pastor Wayne Deckert as Jesus and Ken Jones as Little John, in a preview of the live Last Supper the community is invited to attend and participate in on Thursday, April 6 in the fellowship hall of the Bryson City Methodist Church beginning at 6 p.m.

See The Last Supper come to life on Holy Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   When you think of The Last Supper, it is likely the famous mural by High Renaissance painter Leonardo da Vinci is what comes to mind.
Mary Ann Shea shows off the new Story of Fontana Dam interactive display in the Heritage Museum.

Mary Ann Shea shows off the new Story of Fontana Dam interactive display in the Heritage Museum.

TDA welcomes new museum games, EV charging stations

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Electric vehicle charging stations can now be found in the parking lot behind the Swain County Heritage Museum on Main Street. The museum has recently added a few new activities for kids, as well.
At Smoky Mountain Boatworks in Bryson City on Thursday, March 23, a Catamaran boat was flipped over by a crane, with inspectors intending to come by this week to make sure it’s ready for sailing in Albemarle Sound for passenger trips.

At Smoky Mountain Boatworks in Bryson City on Thursday, March 23, a Catamaran boat was flipped over by a crane, with inspectors intending to come by this week to make sure it’s ready for sailing in Albemarle Sound for passenger trips.

Bryson City boat gets flipped for journey

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The upside-down Catamaran boat gleamed in the sun at Smoky Mountain Boatworks as the crane got ready to flip it over. The boat, built entirely at Smoky Mountain Boatworks in Bryson City, is the second of two contracted by HarborTowns Inc.
SMT photo/Larry Griffin - Swain County High theater instructor Nicole Huett is ready for opening night of Legally Blonde.

SMT photo/Larry Griffin - Swain County High theater instructor Nicole Huett is ready for opening night of Legally Blonde.

Swain County High theater opens this weekend

Larry Griffin
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Swain County High theater instructor Nicole Huett is ready for the new opening of the student production of “Legally Blonde” at the Swain Arts Center this Friday, March 24 – especially since until recently, it seemed like the COVID -19 pandemic had killed live theater for good.
The many trees of the Smokies, especially spruce and firs, may help soften damage from increased rain due to climate change. SMT file photo

The many trees of the Smokies, especially spruce and firs, may help soften damage from increased rain due to climate change. SMT file photo

Climate change impact on the Smokies ‘unsure,’ experts say

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Climate change is already having visible effects in the world – but no one is quite sure how it will affect the Smokies yet.