N.C. Department of Transportation crews cleared and reopened U.S. 19/74 in the Nantahala Gorge Saturday after a slide closed the highway on Friday night.
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad recently tore up a road that crossed its railroad line in the Nantahala Gorge that provided access to seasonal housing at the West Hellard property for Nantahala Outdo
An old vacant house on Deep Creek Road, just past Nantahala Burger + Bar (in the old R.C. Cola plant) downtown Bryson City, caught fire on Saturday morning and was completely destroyed.
It is an end of an era. Joanie Weeks, executive director for Swain County Board of Elections Office, retired this week after 37 years serving in the role.
Jessica Webb
editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com
Jessica Webb
editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com
A rally supporting President Donald Trump’s reelection and the promotion of gun ownership was held in downtown Bryson City on Saturday, July 18.
Swain County Schools are planning for in person instruction for the majority of students come this fall, pre-K-12, with plans in the works to meet the guidelines for social distancing as required b
Statewide shutdowns have affected most businesses, but many have been able to return to operation even if at a reduced capacity. Gym owners in North Carolina, however, remain restricted.
After 26 years spent serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through Swain/Qualla Safe, Lisa Barker has retired from her post as director of the nonprofit.