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“I can smell ice, ya’ know. When it’s near.” That quote is from the movie “Titanic,” spoken by a crew member in the crow’s nest moments before the unsinkable ship plowed into an iceberg, yet, it seems eerily... — Updated 7/23/2020

As the athletic director and transportation director of Transylvania County Schools, it’s been a busy past few months for Alan Justice as he tries to navigate the perpetually murky waters of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, with... — Updated 7/23/2020

With few exceptions, not many sports teams can succeed without a great coach. So, if you’re a prep sports fan who’s been keeping their fingers crossed for hopes of a fall season, you should be thankful to have Gov. Roy Cooper... — Updated 7/1/2020

With Brevard and Rosman athletics entering Phase One of the reopening process last week, both schools released preliminary fall sports schedules. It should be noted that these dates are tentative and subject to change as teams... — Updated 6/22/2020

To be an agent of change, one must first acknowledge that there is a situation in need of change. NASCAR, as well as the Boston Red Sox, did just that last week and the message they sent throughout the sports landscape was... — Updated 6/15/2020

With high school sports slowly returning to the fold, head coaches once tasked with strategy and execution now find themselves leading their teams under a slew of restrictions and protocols. And while all agree they’re happy to... — Updated 6/10/2020

With summer quickly creeping closer and temperatures beginning to rise, swimming pools have been sorely missed by those seeking a refreshing dip on a hot day. And as some local pools begin the process of re-opening, operators are... — Updated 5/27/2020

Local youth sports suffered another blow this week as Transylvania Little League announced the cancellation of its spring season following a meeting of the board of directors on Tuesday night. According to a post on the league’s... — Updated 4/29/2020

Dear senior spring student-athletes, What is there to say? A season that barely began is now officially over and many of you have competed for the last time in your athletic careers. There is nothing fair about it. There is... — Updated 4/27/2020

Dear fellow sports fans, I write to you in a time that can only be described as unprecedented and surreal. March 12, 2020 will forever be known as the day that sports in this country died – or at least were sidelined... — Updated 3/16/2020

Much like the truth, it’s clear that these days, at least in sports, that people only like the rules when they directly benefit from them. And, frankly, it’s getting really old, very fast. By now, everybody knows about the... — Updated 5/8/2019

The Brevard Blue Devils took the field last Friday night like a team on a mission – and it showed. There was a steady sense of confidence and unwavering focus over 48 minutes that resulted in a dominating 55-7 win over Franklin.... — Updated 10/17/2018

Thanks to a huge performance from Markese Lynch, Carolina Crossover picked up a big win over Sexton Brothers Construction to move to 2-1 on the year in the Transylvania County adult recreation basketball league. Lynch finished... — Updated 6/19/2018

Although they were involved in games that took entirely different courses in their season openers, both the Brevard Blue Devils and Rosman Tigers enter Friday’s rivalry game in the same position: 0-1 and looking for a win to jump... — Updated 8/23/2017