GOP to Name Clampitt Replacement: Who Will Represent WNC? | WNC Times Local GOP to select Mike Clampitt's replacement for NC House District 119. Learn about the process and who might represent WNC.

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Swain County approves amendments to Fontana Regional Library agreement as Jackson County signals possible withdrawal Swain County commissioners approved amendments to the Fontana Regional Library agreement that change membership structure, separate the regional director role, and alter year-end surplus reimbursement rules. Officials and a Fontana board member warned Jackson County appears likely to withdraw, which could raise costs for Swain.

Swain County's recent amendments to the Fontana Regional Library agreement could reshape the future of library services as Jackson County hints at a potential exit, raising concerns over rising costs for remaining members.

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The Road to Nowhere: Unearthing the Decades-Long Legacy of a Broken Government Promise in the Smoky Mountains "Uncover the story of the "Road to Nowhere," a broken WWII-era government promise that displaced 1,300 families and led to a $52M settlement. "

How a WWII Dam, 1,300 Displaced Families, and an Environmental Fight Led to a $52 Million Reckoning in North Carolina
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Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran Retires, Faces Criminal Charges Local news, tourism, rentals, hiking, waynesville, maggie valley, lake junaluska, asheville, north carolina, sylva, dillsboro, cullowhee, bryson city, nantahala

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County board approves change order process for $52M school construction project Board agrees to streamline change order approvals to prevent project delays.

Swain County is revolutionizing school construction with a $52 million project, ensuring efficiency by empowering the superintendent to manage change orders on the fly!

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School funding declines as local support struggles to meet inflation demands Historic low wealth funding creates challenges for student positions and financial stability.

Swain County's educational funding has plummeted to historic lows, threatening the future of its schools and students.

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Community Committee proposes foot patrol to curb vandalism in Island Park Committee calls for increased police presence to tackle crime in Island Park area.

Swain County residents are rallying for a dedicated foot patrol in Island Park to tackle rising vandalism and drug-related issues that threaten community safety and family enjoyment.

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Table Rock Fire prompts evacuations in Transylvania Co.; New fire in Swain Co. at 500 acres Emergency officials issued evacuation orders in response to a new wildfire in Swain Co. while a Upstate South Carolina wildfire threatened Transylvania County residents.

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From Asheville Citizens Times: New fire in Swain Co. at 500 acres

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City discusses budget requests for solid waste and EMS departments Council evaluates solid waste equipment needs and EMS ambulance procurement timeline

Swain County Commissioners are gearing up for a critical budget showdown, revealing essential equipment requests from the solid waste department and urgent needs from EMS that could impact community services!

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