News & Announcements

Swain County Health Department in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, is pleased to be able to offer expanded no-cost COVID-19 virus testing capacity as part of a partnership between the state of North Carolina and OptumServe. This new community testing site builds on North Carolina’s ongoing work to increase access to testing and slow viral spread in key locations and reduce the burden on public and private local healthcare providers.



Rapid and PCR Testing will begin on October 1, 2021 in Swain County at the Swain County Recreation Center (old Pepsi building) ), 30 Recreation Park Drive Bryson City NC 28713. This testing site will be open Tuesdays from 8am to 2pm and Fridays from 11am to 6 pm (subject to change based on need and availability). Anyone can be tested, with or without symptoms, including those who have no insurance, undocumented and homeless individuals. While walk-ins are accepted, we encourage residents to register and schedule an appointment at lhi.care/covidtesting or call (877)562-4850. Curbside testing will be available for those who are unable to leave their vehicle.

Contact tracing is key to slowing the spread of COVID-19 and helps protect you, your family, and your community

All Kids 18 and Younger Eat Free at Swain County School Cafeterias
Swain High, East and West Cafeterias open for meal pick-up June 14th- August 6th, Monday- Friday 7:30am- 1:30pm (closed Mon. July 5th)

Families may pick up 5 or 2 days of meals at a time, 2 times per week for total of 7 meals/week. Groups of 10 or more kids call ahead for pick up/ delivery
High School: 828-488-2152 ext. 5237
Swain West: 828-488-2119 ext. 5535
Swain East: 828-488-0939 ext. 5435

Out of respect for Mr. Webb and his family, we will not hold summer classes on Wednesday, June 16.

Join us for a free, day-long, in-person camp experience as we explore grief through rock wall climbing, art, music,

nature exploration, a giant rope swing, and so much more.



This year camp will be divided into two separate days

for different age groups. For both days all supplies, lunch, snacks, and dinner will be provided.