In today’s paper, readers will find a story and graphics of several options for the renovation and reconstruction of Brevard High School should the $68 million school bond referendum pass in November. A similar story about an... — Updated 9/18/2018

Charles Camby Sentelle, 85, of Pisgah Forest, passed away Sept. 13, 2018, at Accordius Health at Brevard (formerly Brian Center). He was a son of the late Jethro and Tunia Frances Burns Sentelle. In addition to his parents, he was... — Updated 9/17/2018

The 14th Annual WNC Pottery Festival returns to the western North Carolina town of Dillsboro on Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Selected as one of the Southeast’s Top 20 Events and regarded annually as one of the most popular... — Updated 9/17/2018

“The Wisdom of Eve” by Mary Orr, an engrossing drama of power, deceit and betrayal, is scheduled for three matinee performances by The Autumn Players of Asheville Community Theatre (ACT): Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28 and 29,... — Updated 9/17/2018

Brevard College Homecoming 2018 Weekend is always packed with activities for returning alumni. Several fun events planned on campus this coming weekend are also open to the public and are free. “Namaste Ya’ll” kicks off... — Updated 9/17/2018

Loretta Coggins Moody, 71, of Pisgah Forest, passed away Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Callie O’Steen Coggins. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandma and friend. Survivors include... — Updated 9/17/2018

Louise Ann Crockett Dent, 84, passed away Sept. 11, 2018, at Transylvania Regional Hospital in Brevard. A talented artist, she used porcelain and oils as her favorite medium. She was a “traditional” wife and mother, according... — Updated 9/17/2018

The Pisgah Conservancy (PC) has recently doubled its number of employees, bringing it up to two. With the hiring of Davis Wax as a trails specialist, the PC will fill a much-needed gap coordinating volunteer trail work days with... — Updated 9/17/2018

Davidson River Principal Donna Wilde is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons, and an interim principal has been named to serve in her stead. Barbara Grimm will temporarily leave her role as instructional coach at Brevard... — Updated 9/17/2018

"Minimal impact" was the report for Tropical Depression Florence's brief visit through the county this weekend. "The only thing we really saw was a power outage that effected up to 3,200 people on Sunday, but Duke Power had it... — Updated 9/17/2018

The Transylvania County Board of Education received several preliminary options as to what changes could be made to Brevard High School if the $68 million bond referendum passes in November. “These are just options,” Chad... — Updated 9/17/2018

No matter which side of the aisle you are on, the actions of Omarosa recently should send shivers down our collective spine. In case you are not familiar with her actions I will describe them. After departing from the White House,... — Updated 9/17/2018

Like most people who have some disposable income, I am inundated with daily pleas for money. Most of the organizations seeking it are worthy of support. With limited funds one cannot support all of them. The fundraisers play on... — Updated 9/17/2018

I am delighted to read two fine letters to the editor in The Transylvania Times of Sept. 10, 2018. Pam Blevins is eloquent in “Scotland Has Humane Health Care” and Tom Mahan argues convincingly in “Pass Laws for the Common... — Updated 9/17/2018

While reading my copy of the Sept. 10 issue of The Transylvania Times, I was struck by a very interesting contrast of points of view. First, the impassioned essays on Opinions of the Readers, extolling the writer’s reasons to... — Updated 9/17/2018

During the aftermath of a natural disaster, the costs can easily overwhelm individual states. Hurri-cane Matthew did $4.8 billion worth of damage to North Carolina. In December 2016, the federal government appropriated $300 million... — Updated 9/17/2018

Remember being a kid and wondering when you would be considered mature, full grown, or an adult? How would you know you had arrived? Would another adult confirm your arrival or would you just know? Today, sadly it appears some... — Updated 9/17/2018

The drumbeat of anti-Trump letters to the editor continue unabated week after week in The Transylvania Times. A few things to keep in mind. Even those of us who voted for Trump as the lesser of two evils understand that he is an... — Updated 9/17/2018