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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.
Work is underway to fix an area along U.S. 74 between the Hyatt Creek exit and Bryson City, that has long had cracks in the road and a slow-moving slide. Photo by Terry Greene/Smoky Mountain Times

Work is underway to fix an area along U.S. 74 between the Hyatt Creek exit and Bryson City, that has long had cracks in the road and a slow-moving slide. Photo by Terry Greene/Smoky Mountain Times

Repairs underway on U.S. 74

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2020
By Jessica Webb Smoky Mountain Times Bryson City – Repair work now underway on U.S. 74 – between the Hyatt Creek exit and Bryson City – could be compared to making lasagna or a layer cake.

Bean Sidhe to perform in Bryson City

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2020
From staff reports The Smoky Mountain Community Theatre – located at 134 Main Street in Bryson City – will be presenting its 12th annual Celtic Concert at 7 p.m. on Friday.   Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the door. Bean Sidhe will be performing again this year.
Miracle on 34th Street began its December run at the Smoky Mountain Theatre in Bryson City earlier tonight.

Miracle on 34th Street began its December run at the Smoky Mountain Theatre in Bryson City earlier tonight.

"Miracle on 34th Street" now at Smoky Mountain Theatre

News Staff
Friday, December 13, 2019
Bryson City – The Smoky Mountain Community Theatre will present "Miracle on 34th Street," the play, starting on Friday, Dec. 13 with special arrangements with Dramatic Publishing. Get into the spirit of Christmas with the classic tale that spreads goodwill and generosity.

Giving thanks to Tsali

Robbi Pounds
Thursday, December 5, 2019
What would you do if the federal government ordered you to leave your home and move to a place you had never seen? Would you ignore the order, thinking it too ridiculous to be taken seriously?