On Tuesday evening, May 5, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued executive order 138, initiating Phase 1 of easing restrictions on travel, business and mass gatherings.
Swain County High School English and Cherokee Studies teacher Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle’s debut novel, “Even As We Breathe” will be released by Fireside Industries with the University Press of Ke
Swain County Tourism and Development Authority held its work session virtually on Wednesday, April 29, since rules limiting gatherings and social distancing measures because of coronavirus are stil
Jessica Webb
editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com
Word that North Carolina’s public schools would remain closed for the rest of the school year were met with disappointment and understanding by Swain County Schools. Gov.
Repair work now underway on US 74 between the Hyatt Creek exit and Bryson City could be compared to making lasagna or a layer cake.
Unfortunately, Swain County has traditionally faced the troubling issue of food uncertainty, and the past few weeks have been especially difficult for those families in need.
In the coronavirus emergency team briefing this afternoon, NC Gov. Roy Cooper extended the statewide stay at home order until Friday, May 8.
Bryson City Board of Aldermen were presented with a pared down draft of the 2020-2021 town budget from Town Manager Regina Mathis during the board’s rescheduled meeting held on Thursday, April 16 t