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Eddie West believes that when a music manufacturer gets too big the customer service and instrument quality often suffer. So, West went a different route when he opened Area 22 Guitars on Caldwell...

The project to turn the former Brevard Lumber Co. site into a major local art hub will take another step forward soon with the opening of a multi-cultural event location. A 10,000-square-foot metal...

On Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, the Brevard City Council held its annual planning retreat. This story is the seventh and last in a series about the issues discussed and actions taken during the retreat. City...

On Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, the Brevard City Council held its annual planning retreat. This story is the fifth in a series about the issues and actions taken during the retreat. Brevard does not have a...

Every day for the past several years, Chris Foley has driven by the Brevard Lumber Yard. He’s seen the former Brevard Lumber Co. wind down and go out of business and the historic site on Railroad...

Six candidates seeking three seats on the Transylvania County Board of Commissioners in November squared off Thursday in a debate forum at the library. The candidates include three Republicans, Page...

The grand opening of the Bracken Mountain trail system will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, culminating several years of work to attain the property, find funding, and create the trails. The city-owned...

Each year, it seems that Transylvania County’s reputation as a mecca for cyclists and mountain bikers grows and grows. There are literally hundreds of miles of trails for mountain bikers, while the... Full story

For those who like to hike, Transylvania County has hundreds of miles of trails to choose from, and more are being built every year. Some six miles of new trails will be open this summer starting on... Full story

It’s official — DuPont State Recreational Forest is the most visited state forest in North Carolina, with more than 160,000 visits annually. The 10,500-acre forest is located near Cedar Mountain,... Full story

The Pisgah Ranger District in Pisgah National Forest is a big draw for visitors to western North Carolina. Each year, the district attracts more than one million visitors seeking an outdoor... Full story

Of the 469 miles that make up the Blue Ridge Parkway, 24 of them go through Transylvania County. “America’s Favorite Drive,” as the Parkway is known, enters the county at milepost 407.5 and exit... Full story

There are a lot of new things going on at Gorges State Park. For one, the park has opened two new picnic shelters: Bearwallow and White Pines. Both shelters come with grills, a rock fireplace,... Full story

At the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Pisgah National Forest visitors may learn more about the local wildlife and the unique natural habitats in western North Carolina’s mountain region.... Full story

The 6,500 acres of the Cradle of Forestry in America are a popular attraction in Pisgah National Forest. The Cradle, located four miles south of the Blue Ridge Parkway off U.S. 276, offers trails,... Full story

This summer, canoeists and kayakers will have another option in Transylvania County with the opening of the French Broad River Paddle Trail. The trail, which officially opens June 9, will cover... Full story

Transylvania County’s scenic views are a perfect backdrop to a round of golf, no matter how good of a round. Some splendid vistas are on show at Glen Cannon Country Club, located off Wilson Road...

In an effort to get a major fundraising tool back, a letter signed by 29 Transylvania County veterans says that “indoor amusement” activities have been ongoing at VFW Post 4309 for more than 30...

The Transylvania Partnership is seeking funds from the city of Brevard to help with its business plan competition and new grant awards. Bob Bednarek, the nonprofit’s chairman, presented the request...

The members of the readers’ theatre program in the Silvermont Opportunity Center don’t have a stage or props. The don’t need an audience, but if people show up, they are more than welcome. For a...

County Commissioner Daryle Hogsed admits he “overstated the influence” of Brevard’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) in the closing of Brevard Lumber Company in 2008. But Hogsed stands by...

A vision and two strategies for community development were approved recently by the Brevard City Council. In the next two months, city staff will seek feedback from the public about the strategies....

Jimmy Harris said Monday the current Brevard City Council is the “best” he’s worked with during his 12 years as mayor. Harris made his comment during the council’s regular meeting, the last...

The public gets to have its say this Tuesday on the fluoridation of the city of Brevard’s water supply. A public hearing will be held at 6:15 p.m. in the county library’s Rogow Room. The...

Tuesday’s unofficial election results have political newcomers Charlie Landreth, Wes Dickson and Maurice Jones elected to the Brevard City Council, but uncounted provisional votes could still see...