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Swain County cross country and indoor track coach Keith Payne dies
Swain County cross country and indoor track and field coach and outdoor track assistant coach Keith Payne died Saturday. "It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of a cherished staff member, Keith Payne on Saturday afternoon," Swain County schools superintendent Mark Sale said in a news release Sunday. "Keith was a valuable member of the Swain County Schools family and a beloved coach and community member. We ask that you keep Keith’s family in your thoughts. Coaches and...
New tentative opening date for Cullowhee aquatic center
The Cullowhee Recreation Center will soon open the doors of its new aquatic center, but not as quickly as hoped. In a meeting last Thursday, New Atlantic Construction proposed an Oct. 10 opening day – a full month after the initial Labor Day goal. Cullowhee Recreation Center director Michael...
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