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Curtis Cochran speaks at the Border-to-Border Tail of the Dragon Program Launch, which was held at Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort on June 13, 2023. Cochran was suspended from his duties as Swain County Sheriff on Friday, following his arrest in connection to alleged, recent sexual misconduct. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Curtis Cochran speaks at the Border-to-Border Tail of the Dragon Program Launch, which was held at Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort on June 13, 2023. Cochran was suspended from his duties as Swain County Sheriff on Friday, following his arrest in connection to alleged, recent sexual misconduct. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Swain County sheriff arrested, suspended

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Bryson City – In a move that sent shockwaves across western North Carolina, Curtis Cochran was arrested Friday by members of both the State Bureau of Investigation and Cherokee Indian Police Department, then suspended from his duties as sheriff of Swain County.

Matthew Jason Moon

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Matthew Jason Moon, 37, went home to be with our Lord on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. He was the most loving, devoted father to Maddux Jordan Moon and Mattison Jasmine Moon. They were his entire world. He fought a long, hard battle of cancer and survived.

Kendra Noel Curtice

News Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Kendra Noel Curtice, 28, the most loving devoted mother of Lily Louise, Bailee Brooke and Sadie Sue, and husband Adam Prather. She fought so long and hard, always kept her smile and her brave heart.

Beginning a new chapter

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Stecoah – A local resident has released a continuation to a book published 19 years ago. The Nantahala River, A History and Guide is the latest work from Stecoah resident Lance Holland.