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Trail System Supporters Seeking More Volunteers
A new group dedicated to sustaining the riding and walking paths in town, the Friends of the Brevard Area Trails System (BAT), is looking for volunteers Torry Nergart initially identified a need for this type of organization in the city. Nergart is...
Kurt Stegle Named New Golf Professional At Connestee Falls
The Connestee Falls Property Owners Association (CFPOA) has announced the hiring of new Head Golf Professional Kurt Stegle to oversee all aspects of the Connestee Falls golf course. Born and raised...
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Dunn's Rock News
Community Center Dinners Are Back Neighbors and friends are invited to see the improvements that have been made to the Dunn's Rock Community Center during its first dinner and program night of the...
Lisa Anne Duscio
Lisa Anne Duscio, 57, of Brevard, passed away Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. A native of Port Huron, Mich., she was the daughter of Charles Frederick and Alice Anne Elliston Ely, of Port Huron. She was a gi...
James E. LeGere
Jim E. LeGere, 77, of Connestee Falls, Brevard, died peacefully Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, surrounded by friends and family at Solace Hospice in Asheville. Born in Oak Park, Ill., he was a graduate of Pri...
David Collins
David Collins, 72, of Brevard, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. Born in Detroit, Mich., he attended Western Michigan University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in political science. Later, he earned...
Brevard AAUW Explores Outdoor Adventures
Jayne Fought is among several other Transylvania residents who consider Pisgah Forest their backyard. Fortunately, she has discovered and explored many other “back yards” in the United States as an outdoor adventure specialist for almost three...
Irvin "Irv" E. Henry
Irvin "Irv" E. Henry, 94, of Syracuse, N.Y., passed away Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 at Upstate University Hospital Community Campus. Born to the late Irvin and Ruth (Wachob) Henry in Big Run, Pa., he was...
Cedar Mountain News
SoupCook-Off By Patty Stahl A large and hungry crowd gathered at the Cedar Mountain Community on Saturday evening to enjoy soup, salad, bread and desserts. Fifteen wonderful cooks brought and entered...
William R. Minnich Jr.
William R. Minnich Jr. slipped gently into the loving arms of God Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, after a brief illness. His wife of 46 years, Sherry, and his dog, Blue, were both by his side. Born and...
Lt. Cmdr. (Ret.) Thomas Henry Gainer Jr.
Thomas Henry Gainer Jr., 81, of Pisgah Forest, went to glory Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. He was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior surrounded by his parents, Thomas Henry Gainer Sr. and...
Wildflowers Of DuPont State Forest Talk Set - Brevard, NC
Many interests overlap, and perhaps a common intersection is this area is hiking and wild flowers and gardening. Many people walk extensively in DuPont State Recreational Forest and the Blue Ridge...
A Child As Your Guide
My friend Ellen asked me recently, "Would you be able to do a presentation for people in my neighborhood about hiking with grandkids?" That started my wheels turning. I not only hiked a lot with my...
Root Cause Award Winners Announced For Excellence In Forestry
The sixth annual Root Cause Awards, celebrating achievement in the local forest products industry and sustainable forestry, were announced on Dec. 26. This year’s awards highlighted important issues that face our region’s forests and the great...
First Day Hikes Are Planned For Jan. 1 - Brevard NC
North Carolina’s New Year tradition of family adventure, exercise and reconnection with nature continues in 2019 with First Day Hikes throughout the state parks system on Jan. 1. More than 40 guided hikes are scheduled for New Year’s Day,...
New Staff Members Bring Professional Depth To Muddy Sneakers
Muddy Sneakers has announced the addition of two accomplished professionals to its administrative staff. Over the past year, the outdoor education nonprofit has improved its effectiveness by...
'Rooted' Exhibit Opens Nov. 23 At Blue Moon Gallery - Brevard NC
Ana Estrada, curator, and Rob Travis, photographer, present a new exhibit, "Rooted," from Nov. 23 through Jan. 21 at the Blue Moon Gallery in downtown Brevard. "Rooted" features a selection of images...
Church Activities: Nov. 22, 2018
Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian The Rev. Bob Edmunds will lead the worship on Sunday, Nov. 25. Sunday Worship times are 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Nursery care is provided. Sunday school classes meet from 9:45-10:45 a.m. for all ages. There is a...
Obituary: Janice Marguerite Niehoff Carney
Janice Marguerite Niehoff Carney died peacefully in Baltimore, Md., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at the age of 75. She was born April 18, 1943, in St. Charles, Mo., to the late Joseph C. Niehoff Jr. and...
The U.N. Settles On Travel Company - Brevard NC
Brevard resident Michael Youngblood's travel company has been named as the best travel startup company in the world out of 3,000 participants in the United Nation's inaugural tourism startup competiti...
Obituary: Carolyne Anne Moses
Carolyne Anne Moses, 42, left this world on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. She was born on April 13, 1976 in Jackson County. She was the daughter of Dwight Moses and her Daddy David and Mama Carrie Gates....
Obituary: Linda Greene Chapman
Linda Greene Chapman, 77, passed away at her earthly home in Lake Toxaway, on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 and went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The daughter of Dwight...
German Group Sees U.S. Forest Practices Up Close - Brevard NC
Visiting foresters and scientists from Germany recently took a tour of public lands in Transylvania County, and other parts of the southeast U.S., to learn more about public and private land management. Among them were a count, a baron, a member of...
Church Activities: Oct. 25, 2018
Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian This Sunday, Oct. 28, is Commitment Sunday. Glen Rainsley, author and retired pastor, will bring a message of “Mission Possible.” Sunday worship is at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday school for all ages meets...
Join Conserving Carolina For A Members' Hike On Youngs Mountain
Join Conserving Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 20, on a Members' Hike on Youngs Mountain. Located in Rutherford County near Lake Lure, Youngs Mountain is a cradle of biodiversity in the Blue Ridge...
