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Remembering Victor G. McCall
In “Glancing Back” to Jan. 23, 1964 an item referred to Victor G. McCall’s deployment on Jan. 3 on a mine sweeper with the Seventh Fleet to the Far East. “Glancing Back” to Aug. 8, 1968 published on Monday describes his participating in...
What Are We To Do?
Being a baby boomer and only understanding fascism through its definition and historical examples of such prior to my birth following WWII, I feel compelled to speak out as I witness the atrocities of this fascist, treasonous president. This is my ca...
Don't Cut Social Security, Medicare
Recently we’ve been hearing a lot out of Washington, D.C. about balancing the budget through cuts to Social Security and Medicare, a devastating prospect to many. These are the two most popular government programs and are crucial to people,...
Be A Good Neighbor
As an outside observer to the legal issues carried on the front page of this newspaper developing between Josh Leder and the Glenn Cannon Property Association, Inc., I make one simple recommendation: Leder should get back to being who he purported...
Frederick Eugene "Gene" McCrary
Brevard loses a native son, Frederick Eugene McCrary, better known as Gene, and by his co-workers as "Mop." Born in Brevard July 5, 1938, to Ellison Kay and Lula Heath McCrary, he was raised in a two...
Rachael (Becky) Donaldson Brown
Rachael (Becky) Donaldson Brown went to be with the Lord Aug. 11, 2018, at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Elba Donaldson; husband, Fred W. Brown; one son, Donald F. Brown; five brothers, Roy,...
Anglers Worry About Otter Impact - Brevard NC
Local anglers are worried about the increasing impact river otters have on the trout population. Thanks to being captured on camera, otters are cleaning out the deeper holes hiding the bigger fish on...
Students Taking On The World - Brevard NC
In September, three handpicked Brevard College students will compete in the Mountain Bike World Championships in Grisons, Switzerland. Carson Beckett, a sophomore from Benton, Ky.; Nathan St. Clair,...
School Officials Learn How To 'Stop The Bleed' - Brevard NC
As the new school year approaches, safety improvements at Transylvania County Schools has been a major focus. On Wednesday, Blue Spear Solutions, a training organization in active shooter...
Meet The Teacher Events Planned - Brevard NC
Transylvania County Schools begins its new year next Wednesday, with several schools to hold either "meet the teacher" events or orientations prior to it. Brevard Middle School held a sixth-grade...
BLT To Hold Auditions For 'Deathtrap' Aug. 25-26
Brevard Little Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming production of “Deathtrap” on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 2-4 p.m., and on Sunday, Aug. 26, from 7-9 p.m., at the theater, located at 55 E. Jordan St. in Brevard. The play, a thriller...
WNC Military History Museum To Show 'Run Silent, Run Deep'
On Thursday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m., bring your friends and join us to see "Run Silent, Run Deep," a 1958 American black-and-white film starring Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster. The movie is based on the...
Forest Service Warns About Bear Encounters - Brevard NC
Visitors to the Nantahala and Pisgah national forests have experienced an increasing number of encounters with black bears exhibiting bold behavior over food in the past few years, according to the U.S Forest Service. Most encounters are at places...
Local SCORE Hosting 'Human Resources' Workshop - Brevard NC
On Sept. 12, SCORE will host a workshop with its partners aimed at small businesses and nonprofits in Transylvania County. SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with more than 10,000 volunteers in 300...
Rotary Club Of Pisgah Forest Awards Community Grants
The Rotary Club of Pisgah Forest started a new year on July 1 and welcomed Nick Bearden as the club's 22nd president. Bearden is joined by officers Chris Biecker (president elect), John Krishingner (p...
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The Future Is Bright For BRCC - TCS Partnership
Sometimes things come full circle. Blue Ridge Community College machining instructor Kevin Spradlin first got to know Brevard High School junior Raegan Eggleston when he coached her track team at...
Scholarship Recipient Has Best Job In The World
"I have the best job in the whole world, and I get to play with dogs!" said Kory Jones, a 2013 recipient of a Connestee Falls scholarship. Jones is a three-year K-9 patrol officer with the...
Principal Profiles: Carrie Norris
Carrie Norris Brevard Elementary School 399 Greenville Highway Brevard, NC [email protected] (828) 884-2001 Website: bes.tcsnc.org Twitter/Instagram: @BrevardBees Facebook: Brevard Elementary School...
Principal Profile: Tonya Treadway
Tonya Treadway Pisgah Forest Elementary School 1076 Ecusta Road Brevard, NC 28712 [email protected] (828) 877-4481 Website: pfe.tcsnc.org Twitter: @PFE_Rangers This year marks the 22nd year I have...
Principal Profile: Jeff Bailey
Jeff Bailey Brevard Middle School 400 Fisher Road Brevard, NC 28712 [email protected] (828) 884-2091 Website: bms.tcsnc.org Instagram: @Brevard_Middle_School I am beginning my 27th year as an...
Principal Profile: Donna Wilde
Donna Wilde Davidson River School 970 Ecusta Road Brevard, NC 28712 [email protected] (828) 884-9567 Website: drs.tcsnc.org Twitter: @DavidsonRvrSch Instagram: @davidson_river_school My name is Donna...
Principal Profile: Dr. Bryan Abernethy
Dr. Bryan Abernethy Brevard High School 609 N. Country Club Road Brevard, NC 28712 [email protected] (828) 884-4103 Website: bhs.tcsnc.org Twitter: @BrevardHS My name is Bryan Abernethy and I am cu...
Brevard Ready To Get Back On Top Of Mountain Six
Four years ago, Craig Pritchett came to Brevard and inherited a Blue Devil team coming off its second winless season in three years and searching for a new direction. Since that time, Pritchett led...
Blue Devils Face Tough Task Against Cougars In Opener
The Brevard Blue Devils will find themselves jumping into the proverbial deep of the pool to start the 2018 season as they travel to Burnville to take on Mountain Heritage. The Cougars are coming off a 13-1 season that saw them make a run into the fo...
Rise & Shine Students Enjoy Outdoor Camp
Rise & Shine Neighbors in Ministry is mostly known for its acclaimed after-school tutoring program focused on reading, writing and math. In the future it also may be famous for instructing scholar...
