The Smoky Mountain Times

10/14/2025

10/14/2025

2025 Smoky Mountain Conference
Volleyball Tournament - Semifinals

10/14/2025

📢 Free Vaccination Clinic! 💉

Restoration House of WNC is partnering with Walgreens Pharmacy to host a community vaccination clinic—open to everyone!

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 15th
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 81 Academy Street

✅ Flu shots available
✅ COVID-19 shots available
➡️ You can get both or just the one you need.

💲 Cost: FREE for all!

Take a step toward protecting your health and the health of our community.

For more information, please contact Amanda:
📧 [email protected]

Let’s keep Bryson City healthy—see you there! 💙

10/14/2025

10/14/2025

10/13/2025

On October 9, 2025, the Swain County Sheriff’s Office responded to a rollover vehicle accident at Country Girls Campground on Hyatt Creek Road. The first responding deputy requested immediate backup. Upon arrival, deputies found a red 2012 Jeep Wrangler on its side with significant damage to a nearby fence. The driver, identified as Myles Simpson, 23, of Bryson City, NC, was still inside the vehicle and was safely removed by EMS.

Further investigation revealed that the Jeep had been taken without permission. A female victim was located nearby and transported to Swain County Hospital for treatment. Witnesses reported that she was dragged by the vehicle while attempting to stop the suspect from taking it. Another resident also attempted to intervene and was dragged approximately 100 feet.

Based on the investigation, probable cause was established to charge Myles Simpson with multiple offenses, including:
• Felony Larceny of a Motor Vehicle
• Felony Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle
• Felony Common Law Robbery
• Misdemeanor Injury to Personal Property
• Misdemeanor Injury to Real Property
• Misdemeanor Assault with a Deadly Weapon
• Misdemeanor Assault on a Disabled Person

Simpson was issued a $30,000 secured bond by the Magistrate, who also set his court date and conditions for release.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

We appreciate the swift response of EMS and the cooperation of campground residents. The safety of our community remains our top priority.

Sheriff Brian Kirkland
Swain County Sheriff’s Office

10/13/2025

Mens Soccer

10/13/2025

Lady Devils Volleyball - SMC Tournament - 1st Round