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Tigers' Cross Country Amibitious Entering 2020 Season
The Rosman High School cross country team got their first taste of competition last Wednesday, opening up the season with a meet against Swain County and Cherokee. Marley Metcalf was the top performer for the Lady Tigers, finishing... — Updated 11/23/2020
Lady Blue Devils Fall 3-0 To Panthers In Home Opener
Playing in front of a sparsely crowded gymnasium, the Brevard Lady Blue Devils dropped their home opener to the Franklin Panthers last Thursday. Despite the Panthers winning 3-0, th... — Updated 11/23/2020
Injuries Force Cancellation Of Rosman JV Volleyball
With the 2020 prep volleyball season officially starting today, the injury bug has already bit the Rosman Lady Tigers and cost the jayvee team its season. Head coach Ashton Williams said the jayvee team had some injuries over the... — Updated 11/16/2020
College Students Being Isolated – Brevard, NC
As of Wednesday morning, 52 Brevard College students are in quarantine, with two students isolating after testing positive for COVID-19. Last Friday, a mass email was sent out to the student body alerting them of the situation. At... — Updated 11/5/2020
Local Officials Report Smooth Election Process – Transylvania County, NC
Despite an Election Day unlike any in local history, and with the presidential election still up for grabs, local election officials say things went smoothly in Transylvania County. “We were very pleased with the processes in... — Updated 11/4/2020
Memories Shared About Halloween Events – Brevard, NC
When you live in Transylvania County, Halloween festivities are often taken to the next level –– from decorated houses to elaborate costumes to busy streets awash with... — Updated 10/28/2020
Transylvania Alcohol Sales Increase During COVID-19 – Transylvania County, NC
While restaurants, bars and other venues that sell alcohol have seen downturns in profit due to COVID-19 shutdowns earlier in the year and continued capacity restrictions, the sale of liquor at ABC stores has been booming locally... — Updated 10/28/2020
Fan Restrictions Could Hurt School Sports Budgets – Transylvania County, NC
In a little less than a month, after nearly a 250-day hiatus, high school sports are scheduled to return. The players will play. The coaches will coach. The officials will... — Updated 10/21/2020
Tests Produce Few Positives – Brevard, NC
As public COVID-19 testing continues at Brevard Music Center, results show a substantially low amount of positives –– both for the coronavirus and for antibodies. Since testing began in mid-July, BMC, in coordination with the... — Updated 10/14/2020
Gyms Open But Still Face Challenges – Brevard, NC
It's been just over a month since North Carolina entered Phase 2.5 of reopening, which allowed gyms and fitness facilities to finally welcome members back and start working out... — Updated 10/12/2020
2020 Election: Safety on Election Day
With COVID-19 continuing to afflict the nation, and with a heated election season expected to fuel high voter turnout, local election officials say they’re doing everything they can to ensure the safety of voters and poll... — Updated 10/5/2020
Clint Roberts Releases Debut Single 'Nero's Waltz'
"Welcome to paradise, take off your coat/Well find yourself seated and enjoy the show." With those opening lyrics, Brevard native Clint Roberts introduces fans to the newest... — Updated 9/23/2020
NCHSAA Releases Modified Playoff Schedule For 2020-21
The long-awaited answer as to whether high school sports would have a playoff system for 2020-21 was provided last week, as the N.C. High School Athletic Association released its modified playoff calendar. With the exception of... — Updated 9/16/2020
School Administrators Say Virtual Learning Going Well – Transylvania County, NC
It’s been exactly one month since Transylvania County Schools opened their doors to students, staff and faculty, and despite many challenges, particularly for those opting to pursue virtual learning, TCS administrators say things... — Updated 9/16/2020
Dalton, Miller Seeking Commission Seat – Transylvania County, NC
Editor's Note: Last Thursday, the Brevard-Transylvania Chamber of Commerce held its annual candidate forum, but with a difference, reflecting the times – no live audience and... — Updated 9/14/2020
In The Age Of COVID-19, The Cleaning Business Has Gone To Another Level – Brevard, NC
Cleanliness has always been a matter of business for Alan Crite. As the owner and operator of AC Janitorial Service – a family-owned business started by his father in the early... — Updated 9/9/2020
Internet Providers Facing Hurdles – Transylvania County, NC
With the ever-increasing demand for expanded broadband internet service, particularly in rural areas of the county, tele-communications and government officials say they’re doing everything they can to expand the scope of... — Updated 9/7/2020
Disc Golf League Embraces New Course At Brevard College
It's 5 p.m. on Tuesday at the campus of Brevard College, just adjacent to the tennis courts. The afternoon rain has left the grass heavy with mud. It's humid, but a gentle breeze... — Updated 9/2/2020
Camping During COVID – A Voyage To Big Ridge State Park
Located just over two-and-a-half hours northwest of Transylvania County, about 30 minutes north of Knoxville, Tenn., Big Ridge State Park lies on 3,700 acres of pristine Tennessee f... — Updated 9/2/2020
Lawmakers Take Questions At Recent Chamber Event
Editor’s Note: Recently, N.C. State Sen. Chuck Edwards and N.C. House Rep. Jake Johnson during a Zoom meeting hosted by the Transylvania and Henderson County chambers of commerce gave legislative update and answered questions. A... — Updated 8/26/2020
College Begins Testing Students For Virus
Sitting in a small room inside Stamey Hall, Brevard College President Dr. David Joyce lowered his mask, leaned his head back and was the first person to be officially tested for... — Updated 8/26/2020
'Ballerina' Dances Into Town – Brevard, NC
A new sculpture installation at the Railroad Avenue Depot Park hopes to bring some modernity to the downtown Brevard art scene. On Tuesday, members of the community gathered to... — Updated 8/19/2020
Better Than Nothing – The Sports Calendar Isn't Perfect, But It Works
At a time when there are no easy answers, and no one-size-fits-all, silver-bullet solutions, the proposed athletic calendar put forth by the N.C. High School Athletic Association is about as good as sports fans could have hoped... — Updated 8/17/2020
NCHSAA Commissioner Explains Factors Behind Calendar
As a follow-up to last week’s article outlining the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s amended athletic calendar for the 2020-21 academic year, the following is an abbreviated outline of comments from NCHSAA commissioner... — Updated 8/17/2020
NCHSAA Unveils Sports Calendar, Football Set For February
High school sports will move forward in 2020-21, but they will look nothing like the past. On Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m., N.C. High School Athletic Association Commissioner Que Tucker unveiled an amended sports calendar that... — Updated 8/12/2020
