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American Legion & Auxiliary, meets first Monday of each month, 6 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m. meeting, Legion Hall, 55 E. Jordan St. Now a non-smoking facility. American Association of University Women, AAUW branch meetings are held at... — Updated 11/24/2021 Full story

As work continues on the Ecusta Trail, the city of Brevard’s parks, trails and recreation committee officially created an advisory board to guide that process. Discussion around the committee took place at last week’s meeting.... — Updated 11/24/2021

The Transylvania County Board of Education has authorized staff to further investigate a proposed affordable housing project off County Country Road on property owned by the school system. During its regular meeting last week, the... — Updated 11/24/2021

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Brevard Board of Adjustment will meet in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building located at 95 W. Main St. in Brevard, North Carolina, on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 3:00 P.M.... — Updated 11/24/2021

Mary Belle Smith Humphries, 95, of Forest City, N.C., formerly of Brevard, passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at Accordious of Rutherfordton. The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at New Bethel A.M.E Zion... — Updated 11/22/2021

A recommended proposal to rezone more than 100 acres in the area around Osborne Road and Old Hendersonville Highway was put on hold by Brevard City Council during last Monday’s meeting. The issue came before council following a... — Updated 11/22/2021

On a night when Mayor Jimmy Harris presided over his final meeting of the Brevard City Council, another city official announced they, too, were stepping down from public duties, as City Manager Jim Fatland revealed his plan to... — Updated 11/18/2021

David Lutz, Brevard’s Public Works director, who was charged with multiple environmental crimes stemming back to 2016, was found not guilty Wednesday in Asheville federal court. The allegations against Lutz were related to the... — Updated 11/18/2021

On Oct. 19, former President George W. Bush traveled to New York City to deliver a speech at an event dedicated to “The Spirit of Liberty: at Home and in the World.” This speech was an exception; he has made few public... — Updated 11/17/2021

David Lutz, Brevard’s Public Works director, who was charged with multiple environmental crimes stemming back to 2016, was found not guilty Wednesday in Asheville federal court. The allegations against Lutz were related to the... — Updated 11/17/2021

With a change of mayor, the city of Brevard will also soon have a new city manager. During Monday night's regular Brevard City Council meeting, City Manager Jim Fatland announced he would retire at the end of the... — Updated 11/17/2021

How much did candidates raise and spend during the recent municipal elections in Brevard and Rosman? The following numbers came from the candidates’ finance reports that were filed with the Transylvania County Board of... — Updated 11/15/2021

The Transylvania Democrats’ next monthly meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 16, via Zoom. Email [email protected] to receive a Zoom link. Join at 6:40 p.m. for a Brevard City Council update from Mayor-Elect Maureen Copelof. The... — Updated 11/15/2021

The following briefs are from the Thursday, Nov. 18, 1971, edition of The Transylvania Times. •Road improvement work in Transylvania County during the past two years was outlined by Highway Commissioner E.J. Whitmire before the... — Updated 11/15/2021

Editor’s Note: The following guest opinion was written by Alice Wellborn, a former educator and member of the Transylvania County Board of Education The Tragedy of the Commons illustrates how individuals, acting rationally in the... — Updated 11/11/2021

Since the federal disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Fred, Transylvania County residents have received more than $1 million in federal funds as of Nov. 8, according to FEMA. This includes $127,544 in FEMA grants to homeowners... — Updated 11/10/2021

revard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church Join us in person for worship at 8:30 a.m. or 11 a.m., this Sunday, Nov. 14. The Rev. Keith Thompson will bring the message, “The Life of Mark: Part II,” from the morning’s scripture... — Updated 11/10/2021

RESOLUTION NO. 2021-51 A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE BREVARD CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE CLOSING OF A PORTION OF STREET SO NAMED WOODLAWN AVENUE. WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statutes 160A-299 authorizes the City... — Updated 11/10/2021

Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Amendment to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Brevard The Brevard City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 15, 2021. The hearing will begin at 5:30 PM or as soon... — Updated 11/10/2021

The Heart of Brevard (HOB) announced Heart for The Holidays, a series of three special holiday events, sprinkled with cheer for the entire family, according to a news release. These events highlight the unique businesses that make... — Updated 11/10/2021

Following the disappointing decision of our county commissioners, the Transylvania NAACP will submit a “Citizens Resolution” calling for Medicaid expansion in North Carolina to the N.C. Legislature and Gov. Cooper. The... — Updated 11/10/2021

I was thrilled to hear that Maureen is now Brevard’s mayor, and I hope Dee Dee doesn’t feel too bad. The Navy will do fine without Maureen, but the fashion scene in Brevard would suffer if (Dee Dee Perkins) neglected her shoe a... — Updated 11/10/2021

Now that the dust has settled, we’d like to congratulate those who were elected to four-year terms last week in the Brevard and Rosman municipal races. We wish good luck to Maureen Copelof, who will be Brevard’s first new... — Updated 11/9/2021