Swain County Board of Elections Office will have one-stop hours for the upcoming June 23 second primary beginning today, Thursday, June 4. One-stop will continue Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Confirmed cases of the virus remain low in Swain County, which was one of the last counties in the state to report any cases.
Traditionally, Memorial Day weekend is a relatively busy time for Bryson City and Swain County as it is considered the unofficial kickoff to the summer season.
Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran reported to the commissioners recently that there has been a rise in the number of overdose calls local law enforcement and EMS has been responding to.
NC Rep. Joe Sam Queen (Jackson, Haywood, Swain) is a primary sponsor on HB 1122, a bill to provide affordable broadband access in NC.
The Swain County Tourism and Development Authority held a regular meeting through video chat on Zoom on Wednesday, May 13.
Following much anticipation, NC Gov.
When an emergency health situation occurs, we depend on emergency medical services to see us through. This coming week, May 17-23, marks the 46th National EMS Week.
The Bryson City Board of Aldermen held a special meeting and a budget workshop on Monday, May 18 at the Swain County Administration Building.
By Lindsay Marchello
Carolina Journal News Service