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Commissioners fund track resurfacing

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   During a special called session Thursday, June 23, Swain County Board of Commissioners closed out the 2021-2022 with budget amendment 6 totaling $1,990,650. In other actions, the board made appointments to several committees.
Moon Goddess Burgers & Shakes is in Deep Creek

Moon Goddess Burgers & Shakes is in Deep Creek

A few new businesses open in town

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   The summer tourism season is in full swing in Swain County and several new businesses have opened their doors the past couple of weeks.

Pets are feeling the heat, too

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   It’s not uncommon to see people toting their furry friends with them in Bryson City. Given the recent heat wave, however, it’s wise to consider how the heat is impacting your best friends and think twice before bringing a dog into the heat.

Fire case under investigation, possible arson

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   In the early hours of Sunday morning, Bryson City, Cherokee, Alarka, and West Swain fire departments were dispatched to Bryson Branch Road for a fire in a single-wide trailer with visible flames. “We got the call at 3:19 a.m.

Bryson City town budget adopted

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmoktymoutnaintimes.com   Town of Bryson City Board of Aldermen adopted its 2022-2023 fiscal year budget during a workshop meeting at town hall on Thursday, June 16. The meeting followed a public hearing on the budget prior to with no members of the public commenting.
(From left) Newly elected Lt. Kevin Bryson, Full-time firefighter Phil Carson, Lt. Darius Blanton, Cpt. Jeff Gasaway, Cpt. Jeramy Shuler, and Cpt. Tyler Taylor of BC Fire Department stand in front of recently delivered new fire truck.

(From left) Newly elected Lt. Kevin Bryson, Full-time firefighter Phil Carson, Lt. Darius Blanton, Cpt. Jeff Gasaway, Cpt. Jeramy Shuler, and Cpt. Tyler Taylor of BC Fire Department stand in front of recently delivered new fire truck.

Bryson City Fire Department elects new leadership

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Right now, Bryson City Fire Department is operating with 31 volunteers and a few paid members.

TDA sets budget hearing

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Swain County Tourism and Development Authority has set a public hearing for its 2022-2023 fiscal year budget to take place Wednesday, June 22 at noon at the Swain County Administration Building.
After a full season of being closed, the Swain County Recreation Park pool opened to the public a week ago today. The new pool has a beach entrance and is totally renovated.

After a full season of being closed, the Swain County Recreation Park pool opened to the public a week ago today. The new pool has a beach entrance and is totally renovated.

Suit up, pool is finally open!

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Nothing says summer like sunshine, popsicles, and the bright blue water of a pool. Swain County residents and visitors can now make summer plans for poolside lounging.

School lunch prices will go up, reflect rising expenses

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   On Monday, June 13, the Swain County Board of Education met to discuss grant opportunities, new school safety measures, a possible increase in school lunch prices, and hear updates from Swain Middle School.