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County urges caution against Covid-19 spread

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has Swain County, North Carolina, listed as medium risk for current spread of Covid-19, but spread is high in more than 60 counties in the state.
Kituwah Builders have plans for a total of 11 homes for a small development on Arlington Avenue.

Kituwah Builders have plans for a total of 11 homes for a small development on Arlington Avenue.

‘ Affordable’ a challenge for developers, too

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   How the Covid-19 pandemic has made things more expensive and supplies less available, let us count the ways. Those in housing construction could rattle off a list.

Town set to receive $17 mil for new sewer plant

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The question of funding for a new Town of Bryson City sewer plant has been answered. The decision comes from action taken during a meeting of the North Carlina Water Infrastructure Authority July 13-14.
A truck is pictured loading up propane gas tanks at Thompson Gas. Last week, a leak on a truck caused an evacuation of the area.

A truck is pictured loading up propane gas tanks at Thompson Gas. Last week, a leak on a truck caused an evacuation of the area.

Gas leak causes shopping center to evacuate

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   On Thursday evening, July 28, folks driving on Main Street were greeted with a roadblock, requiring a turn around and taking another route.
J.B. Jacobs shares his concerns about the Swain County Senior Center before Swain County Board of Commissioners .

J.B. Jacobs shares his concerns about the Swain County Senior Center before Swain County Board of Commissioners .

Commissioners hear bad review of Swain Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   It doesn’t matter how old you are, everyone wants a place to gather and spend time with friends, playing games and enjoying meals together.
These beautiful Chadwick Cherry Tomatoes are almost ready for picking. Chadwick Cherry Tomatoes are known for their sweet, delicious flavor and are very popular with home gardeners.

These beautiful Chadwick Cherry Tomatoes are almost ready for picking. Chadwick Cherry Tomatoes are known for their sweet, delicious flavor and are very popular with home gardeners.

Time to pick those tomatoes

News Staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   It’s that time of year again. Cucumbers, peppers, corn, okra, melons, and more are ready to be harvested and enjoyed from your garden.
Swain High and Middle School band camp starts next week on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Marching band members will be practicing their new high-energy halftime show, inspired by Billy Joel’s "Piano Man.”

Swain High and Middle School band camp starts next week on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Marching band members will be practicing their new high-energy halftime show, inspired by Billy Joel’s "Piano Man.”

Swain Band ready for halftime

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Get ready for halftime! This season Swain County High and Middle School marching band will be performing an inspired show from Billy Joel’s “Piano Man,” during football halftime shows and we couldn’t be more excited!
The Bryson Creek Apartments are one of the few apartment complexes in the community, and people say more are needed to solve the housing shortage.

The Bryson Creek Apartments are one of the few apartment complexes in the community, and people say more are needed to solve the housing shortage.

Housing committee considers survey results

News Staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   If you haven’t already noticed, there’s a bit of a housing shortage in Swain County. For many who work in the area, either owning a home or finding an affordable rental has become increasingly challenging.
The track at the high school has been paved but needs track resurfacing, which should be completed this fall.

The track at the high school has been paved but needs track resurfacing, which should be completed this fall.

Commissioners approve bid for resurfacing high school track

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   In a rescheduled regular meeting Thursday, July 21, Swain County Board of Commissioners approved a bid for the high school track.