Bryson City News

SouthernHighlandReader says: BRYSON CITY-Jim Casada churns out an amazing amount of outdoors writing for the Smoky Mountain Times, and his current series of book reviews is invaluable.

The fourth annual Bryson City Holiday 5K race will start at 10 a.m. Dec. 5 at the Swain County Administration Building on Mitchell Street downtown.

The state Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission on Tuesday could approve a new liquor store in Arden that is the subject of a turf battle.

The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is scheduled to consider Tuesday a proposal by the Asheville ABC Board to open a new liquor store.

Several western counties have been scrambling to create an in-house child support enforcement program after the state announced it would no longer handle the job of tracking down delinquent parents.

FICTION: Smoky Mountain Magic by Horace Kephart Horace Kephart , best known as the Smoky Mountains author, outdoorsman and conservationist recently highlighted in the Ken Burns documentary on America's national parks, knew he had a novel somewhere in him, but it took a while for it to emerge.

Published: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 5:00 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 30, 2009 at 10:36 p.m. When I first met my future wife in college, I'm pretty sure when I asked where she was from she replied Charlotte.

Editor's note: This story appeared following the July 1, 1997 rock slide that shut down Interstate 40 in the Pigeon River Gorge for several months.

Halloween Dance Party , hosted by Clingman Cafe in the River Arts District, 8 p.m. Oct.

The holiday celebration of Catch the Spirit of Appalachia's writing program will begin at 7 p.m. Nov.

Bryson City, N.C., and Harbin, China are on the opposite ends of a map. Bryson City has about 1,400 residents, while Harbin has a population of almost 10 million, making it the largest metropolis in north China.

This November, the Town of Dillsboro will elect all five members of its town board, along with a new mayor to replace Jean Hartbarger, who is stepping down after eight years as mayor and eight years as alderwoman.

From Staff Reports Originally published: October 21. 2009 3:01AM Last modified: October 20.

I have been researching and writing about Horace Kephart's life and work for just under 40 years.

Ride Horses and Trains to Enjoy the Fall Colors By Candyce H. Stapen Go on a cattle round-up and book a scenic train ride to savor the fall colors this season.

This year's elections in Bryson City will be a cinch for Alderwoman Stephanie Treadway and Alderman Tom Reidmiller.

When it comes to green building, the idea of being resourceful with what you already have goes a long way - even on the community level.

Add more local politicians to the list of those calling for a change in the way Appalachian Development Highway System money is distributed.

Thursday, Oct. 8 The inimitable Miriam Allen kicks off the weekend with her special brew of soulful Tex-Mex Americana fusion at the French Broad Brewery .

I love movies and I especially love going to the movies. For a long time, the people of Bryson City, North Carolina had to travel 20 miles to Sylva, North Carolina to find a movie theatre.