Dillsboro Stream Bank Repair Workshop
On Saturday, November 3, 2018, at the Monteith Park in Dillsboro along a small stretch of Scott’s Creek a …
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Beavers
As the season begins to change so will the livelihood of our wildlife neighbors. One of our county residents is …
Swain County 2018 Agricultural Fair
A County Fair style festival, complete with judging of vegetables, eggs and flowers; agricultural demos; craft vendors; food vendors …
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