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On Wednesday, Transylvania Public Health reported 30 additional cases of COVID-19 in the past week and one additional death, for a total of 4,048 cases and 53 deaths among county residents since the pandemic started. As of... — Updated 12/1/2021

With the recent passage of the state budget, and subsequent approval by Gov. Roy Cooper, the city of Brevard received more than $800,000 in funding to go toward stormwater and other capital improvement projects, while the county... — Updated 12/1/2021

Sgt. Benny Frady announces his decision to run as an Unaffiliated candidate for the Office of Sheriff of Transylvania County in the 2022 General Election. In order to facilitate inclusion as a candidate on the General Election... — Updated 12/1/2021

On Monday the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention said all adults should get boosted six months after the second dose of Pfizer/BioNTech’s or Moderna’s vaccine or two months after the single dose Johnson &... — Updated 12/1/2021

Editor’s note: The following guest column was written by Michael Collins, the Bread of Life executive director. I once knew a girl named Sarah Tell Morum. It’s a sad but a memorable tale. Though she was 3-and-a-half and the... — Updated 12/1/2021

I note that Ken Burns will soon have another documentary, “Being American,” which will be dealing with the history of our country, warts and all. I implore all those folks who are so worried about CRT (Critical Race Theory)... — Updated 12/1/2021

We have been fooled again by our government. Remember the 2011 Obama/Biden “American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.” That was the Bill that was going to rebuild our infrastructure. We really don’t know where our taxpayer... — Updated 12/1/2021

Kyle Rittenhouse obtained an assault rifle and used it to kill two people (one of whom was armed with a skateboard) and injure a third. For these actions he has become a celebrity in the Republican Party. Madison Cawthorn was so... — Updated 12/1/2021

During this holiday season, I’ve been thinking. While driving slowly into Brevard through “Fast Food Alley” (love all those traffic lights every 10 yards), I’ve decided we don’t have enough choices. I mean, c’mon,... — Updated 12/1/2021

Food Matters Market in Brevard will host the December “Lit Matters Book Club” selection for community discussion on Dec. 8. At 5:30 p.m., the public is invited to share their thoughts on “When Ghosts Come Home,” the... — Updated 12/2/2021

Potter’s Row is celebrating the season with its 24 Days of Holiday Cheer event, which began Dec. 1 and ends Dec. 24. Duckpond Pottery, Lézard Brevard and Mud Dabber’s Pottery will offer holiday treats each day before... — Updated 12/1/2021

On Monday, Dec. 6, the Blue Ridge Ringers return to the Transylvania County Library for a holiday concert performance. The free performance begins at noon in the Rogow Room and is made possible by the Friends of the Library. The... — Updated 12/1/2021

Thomas Smith, a Brevard resident, won a silver and bronze medal at the recent IBJJF World Master Tournament for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After a five-minute final match that ended in a stalemate score of zero to zero, the referee’s... — Updated 12/1/2021

Celebrate The Holiday Celebrate the holiday season by joining us in Little River on Saturday, Dec. 11, as we bring back the Little River Community Christmas Parade. Many, many holiday seasons past, Little River Community had a... — Updated 12/1/2021

Community Club Meeting The Community Club will have its meeting Monday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. at the Balsam Grove Community Center. David Whitmire, co-owner of Headwaters Outfitters and chairman of the Fish and Conservation Council,... — Updated 12/1/2021

McGaha Chapel Sing-Along The McGaha Chapel Christmas Sing-along will be held at the Cedar Mountain Community Center at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5. We will sing carols, both sacred and secular, for 45 minutes. Everyone is invited... — Updated 12/1/2021

In The Bible Mission In the Bible Mission meets every Sunday morning at the Cathey’s Creek Community Center. Sing-ing praises to the Lord and a preaching service with the Rev. Pete Lee starts at 11 a.m. Visitors are always... — Updated 12/1/2021

Transylvania County SCORE will host an in-person workshop on homeowner associations (HOA) from 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8, in the library’s Rogow Room The workshop is open to homeowners, property managers, realtors... — Updated 12/1/2021

More grandparents are raising their grandkids in Transylvania County and nationwide. Transylvania County already had many grandparent-led families before the COVID-19 pandemic, but their numbers have increased substantially since... — Updated 12/1/2021

I spent an hour with my December calendar recently cancelling pending events and making choices that supported a more open and restorative winter schedule. Did 2021 wear you out? Does the thought of hanging lights and attending... — Updated 12/2/2021

Gatha L. Dickson, 81, formerly of Brevard, departed her physical life Nov. 11, 2021. Born June 30, 1940, she was one of the daughters of the late James W Dickson Jr., and Frances Morgan Dickson. Her dear sister, Imogene (Gena)... — Updated 12/1/2021

Mildred Louise Ball Dobbins, 82, of Lake Toxaway, passed away Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. A Transylvania County native, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Ball and the late Hester McGaha. In addition to her parents, she was also... — Updated 12/1/2021

Elizabeth Donnella Madden “Donnie,” of Cashiers, left this world and entered the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. She was truly a woman of faith and wanted everyone she met to know Jesus, her best... — Updated 12/1/2021

Barbara Ann Davis Swangim, 75, of Brevard passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, surrounded by her family. A North Carolina native and resident of Brevard, she was born to the late Thomas Carlton and Margaret Kathleen... — Updated 12/1/2021