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The Restoration House on Academy Street, pictured, is a safe haven for those in need of help with various things. It’s currently trying to raise funds to replace the flooring at its Sweet Dreams shelter, which offers housing for those in need.

The Restoration House on Academy Street, pictured, is a safe haven for those in need of help with various things. It’s currently trying to raise funds to replace the flooring at its Sweet Dreams shelter, which offers housing for those in need.

Restoration House raising funds to repair shelter floors

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The Restoration House’s Sweet Dreams shelter, which serves as a place to sleep and eat for those experiencing homelessness in Bryson City, is in need of repairs.
Barry Tetrault, co-owner of High Test Deli, remembers the early period of the pandemic as a confusing time.

Barry Tetrault, co-owner of High Test Deli, remembers the early period of the pandemic as a confusing time.

Business owners, professionals recall the fear & uncertainty of early Covid-19 pandemic

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The world changed in March 2020 in Bryson City the same ways it did in the rest of the world, as the Covid-19 pandemic forced everyone to retreat to their homes for fear of contracting the deadly respiratory illness.
Angry Elk Brewing owners Greg and Sharon Wasik are glad their brewery has been gaining popularity in the area outside Cherokee.

Angry Elk Brewing owners Greg and Sharon Wasik are glad their brewery has been gaining popularity in the area outside Cherokee.

Angry Elk Brewery capitalizes on ‘prime location’

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Traveling visitors on U.S. 441 will find Angry Elk Brewing Co. just outside of Cherokee - a new brewery trying to add craft beer to the area, which owner Greg Wasik said was sorely lacking there until now.
West Swain Volunteer Fire Department and several supporting agencies fought a house fire in Mystic Lands subdivision in the Nantahala Gorge on Thursday, March 2.

West Swain Volunteer Fire Department and several supporting agencies fought a house fire in Mystic Lands subdivision in the Nantahala Gorge on Thursday, March 2.

House fire at Mystic Lands

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   West Swain Volunteer Fire Department arrived at a large home at Mystic Lands just after 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, March 2. The home was vacant at the time, and a property caretaker had gone by the house and saw smoking coming from it and called it in.
From left, Guardian ad Litem District 30 intern Sarah Jane Stout, supervisor Tracy Hall and volunteer Anne Steele.

From left, Guardian ad Litem District 30 intern Sarah Jane Stout, supervisor Tracy Hall and volunteer Anne Steele.

Guardian ad Litem recruiting volunteers

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Being in the court system isn’t something anyone would wish on a child, but having an advocate in their corner can ease the challenges involved. Guardian ad Litem is designed exactly for that purpose.
Bryson City is planning new sidewalks for Main Street from Veterans Boulevard to the square.

Bryson City is planning new sidewalks for Main Street from Veterans Boulevard to the square.

New sidewalks in Main Street's future

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Mayor Tom Sutton’s vision for Main Street involves brand new sidewalks. The streets haven’t been replaced in decades.
North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall presents at the WeSpeak WNC Workforce Conference on Monday, Feb. 27.

North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall presents at the WeSpeak WNC Workforce Conference on Monday, Feb. 27.

Marshall talks small business needs at WeSpeak conference

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   At the two-day WeSpeak WNC Workforce Conference at the Cherokee Convention Center, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall said small businesses needed to be raised up and supported by community resources.
Boyce Deitz spends most of this days working on his cattle farm now in Sylva.

Boyce Deitz spends most of this days working on his cattle farm now in Sylva.

Swain's Coach Deitz to receive NCHSAA Hall of Fame Honors

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Former Swain County athletic director and head football coach Boyce Deitz lives these days on a farm in Sylva, where he takes care of cows and has a wide-open farm to spend his days on.
Smoky Mountain Community Theatre repairs liaison Tim Hall (left) stands with theater Board of Directors President Ricky Sanford outside the iconic downtown location, which recently had roof repairs finished.

Smoky Mountain Community Theatre repairs liaison Tim Hall (left) stands with theater Board of Directors President Ricky Sanford outside the iconic downtown location, which recently had roof repairs finished.

Smoky Mountain Community Theatre finishes roof repairs

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Ricky Sanford, president of the Smoky Mountain Community Theatre Board of Directors, is happy the roof is back in working order on the historic building, Smoky Mountain Community Theatre.
The Bryson City Fire Department responds to a call. The station is staffed with two people during the work week.

The Bryson City Fire Department responds to a call. The station is staffed with two people during the work week.

Firefighters face strain, leaders fight for paid positions

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   With the strain on the fire department in the area, if there are no firefighters working in Swain County when a house catches fire, there sometimes might not be anything anyone can do immediately.