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N.C. Senate candidates address top issues at SCC debate

The two candidates competing for the N.C. Senate 50 seat had the chance to speak directly to voters at the final candidate debate hosted by Southwestern Community College at the Sylva campus. Students in Dr.

Regionally produced horror film set in Smokies

It’s mid-October, and you know what that means, it’s horror movie season. What better than a film that is set in Bryson City and is regionally produced?

Moe Davis on his campaign

Moe Davis, the Democratic candidate running for N.C.’s 11th district Congressional seat said if elected, he would work to represent everyone in the district. “I’m going to fight for what’s right,” Davis said. “I’m going to represent folks here, not anyone else.

Madison Cawthorn on his campaign

Lee Buchanan editor@thefranklinpress.com   Madison Cawthorn burst on to the state and national political scene in March, when he trounced the favorite, Linda Bennett, in a runoff to become the GOP candidate for the 11th Congressional District.

Event to celebrate publication of Saunooke Clapsaddle’s new novel

Join City Lights Bookstore on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 10, for an outdoor event to celebrate the publication of Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle’s new novel, “Even as We Breathe.” Starting at 6 p.m., she will address the passersby with selections from her book.

North Shore Cemetery Association to host reunion

The North Shore Cemetery Association will be hosting a downscaled version of the Reunion on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  This will be a ‘drop-in event’ to accommodate those who want to see some of the others they have been missing.  There will be no organized services or agenda.

Great Outdoors Act passes Senate

The US Senate passed the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act Wednesday, June 17, that would provide funding for the deferred maintenance backlog for national parks and public lands including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

COVID-19 cases on the boundary up by seven

Cherokee reported seven additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, Thursday, June 4. That brings the total of confirmed cases tested at the Cherokee Indian Hospital to 36. According to the tribe, 16 have recovered. There have been a total of 2,625 tests administered.

Early voting begins for Republican second primary

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. The only Saturday will be June 20 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Rep. Queen sponsors bill to expand rural broadband

NC Rep. Joe Sam Queen (Jackson, Haywood, Swain) is a primary sponsor on HB 1122, a bill to provide affordable broadband access in NC.