🌱 How a ninth-inning swing sent Swain County deeper into playoffs.
Bryson City, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Bryson City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a ninth-inning swing sent Swain County deeper into playoffs.
- See why Bryson City’s ER wait time tops the entire state.
Also on today's calendar: Overmountain Trout Unlimited Spring Camp Out and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 38.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How Swain County walked off a pitcher's duel to reach NCHSAA 4th round (citizen-times.com) — Bryson City fans just watched a thriller as Swain County softball walked off Murphy 2-1 in the ninth to reach the 2A fourth round. Senior Carley Teesateskie delivered the game-winning hit, while pitcher Rylee Rawls dominated in what was likely her final home game. 
• Central North Carolina hospitals have the longest ER wait times in the state, study shows (cbs17.com) — Bryson City’s DLP Swain County Hospital stands out statewide with the shortest average ER wait time at just 1 hour and 32 minutes, according to a new study. The report compares 102 North Carolina hospitals and finds central NC facilities facing much longer waits than the national average.
📸 Around Bryson City
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Smoky Mountain Beekeepers Association Meeting →
Swain County Business Education and Training Center, 45 E Rdg Dr, Bryson City
7:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Overmountain Trout Unlimited Spring Camp Out →
Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground, 1040 W Deep Creek Rd, Bryson City
12:00 pm -
Sherapy Sugar Therapy @ Strawberry Jam →
Darnell Farms, 2300 Governors Island Rd, Bryson City
10:00 am -
Bryson City Brewery — Rock Holler Band →
Bryson City Brewing, 234 Deep Creek Rd, Bryson City
7:00 pm -
Intro to Model Railroading →
60 Almond School Rd, Bryson City
5:00 pm -
Double Helix, a Steely Dan tribute band →
Swain Arts Center, 1415 Fontana Rd, Bryson City
6:00 pm -
Heidi Solo Acoustic →
Mountain Layers Brewing Company, 90 Everett St, Bryson City
6:00 pm -
Bridget Gossett →
Mountain Layers Brewing Company, 90 Everett St, Bryson City
7:00 pm
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Wednesday May 20
Thursday May 21
Friday May 22
Saturday May 23
📣 Bryson City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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2026 Visitor Celebration Day →
Cherokee Welcome Center, 498 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee
10:00 am -
Visitor Celebration Day →
Cherokee Welcome Center, 498 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee
10:00 am -
Earth, Wind & Fire →
The Cherokee Convention Center, 123 Harrahs Service Dr, Cherokee
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Earth with Wind & Fire →
The Cherokee Convention Center, 123 Harrahs Service Dr, Cherokee
7:30 pm
Saturday May 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am looking to obtain one (1) decent, intact wooden pallet (48"x40").
Any suggestions on where I might be able to pick one up? I have asked Lowe's in Sylva but regrettably no luck there. (Nextdoor Rocky Face Mountain)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Bryson City. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Bryson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bryson City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cherokee
- Amici Italia brings authentic dining experience to Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort (theonefeather.com)
- Grand opening held as Tribal ABC Store moves location (theonefeather.com)
- High School Round Up: MAy 11, 2026 (wlos.com)
Sylva
- Graduating military ethics student Strat Douglas reflects on his CWRU experience Case Western Reserve University (case.edu)
Cullowhee
- CMS Board to consider revised budget proposal Tuesday night (bpr.org)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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