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As we look back upon the recent July 4 celebrations, we should reflect upon our Declaration of Independence. In calling for separation from Great Britain, our founding fathers did not argue that we should defer to other countries on all matters, but...

A recent writer’s attempt to make the Confederate flag a benign symbol of “Southern Heritage,” of which he offered no definition, yet, nonetheless, declared his pride therein, seemed to be an attempt at obfuscating the most important part of...

Steven William Landrigan, 70, of Pisgah Forest, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018. Born in Bayshore, N.Y., he was the son of the late William Francis and Olga Elizabeth Stearn Landrigan. A graduate of Curry College, in Milton, Mass., he received his...

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 the Lutheran Church of... Full story

ANGLICAN ST. PATRICK’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Level B, Hollingsworth Building, 147 East Main St., Brevard Rev. Nicholas R Henderson, Vicar SUN-9:30a.m. Study;Wed–Noon Service 10:30a.m. Holy Eucharist 828-687-0115 ASSEMBLY OF GOD DESTINY CHRISTIAN... Full story

Musician John Doyle will perform for the Cradle of Forestry in America’s annual Songcatchers Music Series on Sunday, July 15. Now in its 16th year, the series is held each Sunday afternoon in July beginning at 4 p.m. It honors traditional mountain...

Charles Scott “Scooter” Morris, 53, of Brevard, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. He was born June 28, 1965, in Brevard. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Lewis Morris. He was a 1983 graduate of Brevard High School and he loved...

Sherry Elaine Palmer, 57, passed away July 3, 2018, in Pardee Hospital, from complications of a massive stroke. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born Dec. 15, 1960, in Transylvania County to the late John Jewell Palmer and Eula Inez...

Brevard High student Hunter D. Hildebrand of Pisgah Forest has been selected as a member of the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). The organization recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and...

I notice the small white wisp labeled Glen Cannon Falls on the mural at Asheville Airport. Seeing it makes me smile but also conjures sad frustration. Glen Cannon Falls is at the center of contention between the Glen Cannon Property Owners Associatio...

The writer of the June 28, 2018 letter entitled “Despicable” wondered why anyone would want to be associated with the radical left-wing after learning that Trump’s press secretary was asked privately to leave a restaurant, an apparently cringe...

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF TRANSYLVANIA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 18-E-214 EXECUTOR’S - ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of Mary Helen...

Ailene Adcock Ashe, 74, of Pisgah Forest, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018. She was born Nov. 4, 1943, in Henderson County, to the late Ceiville Warren Adcock and Bessie Goodwin Adcock. She was also preceded in death by a son, Christopher Mark...

The commissioners’ decision last Monday to step back from the precipice of relocating our courthouse is welcome. However, less palatable was the spectacle of four of the five commissioners subjecting the public gallery to almost an hour of...

Last Monday’s paper, June 25, carried a story about Marc Hayes Thompson being sentenced to serve a minimum of 10 years in prison for stealing drugs from Transylvania Regional Hospital. According to District Attorney Greg Newman, “This was a...

This is in response to the letter referring to “Trump haters.” I was raised to understand that I am expected to treat others the way I want to be treated. I was also raised to understand that when I came down to breakfast in a rotten mood and...

I’m not sure why anybody these days wants to be associated with the radical left-wing. In case you missed it, there have been two recent occasions where people associated with President Trump have been ask to leave restaurants just because of...

Creditor’s Notice Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Gary D. Kendrick, deceased, late of Transylvania County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the...

Several local educators recently attended programs held at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, a recognized national leader in professional development programming for our state’s teachers. Participating educators from...

Davis Ballard, 79, of Pisgah Forest, passed away June 20, 2018, at CarePartners in Asheville. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Donald I. Roseboro Funeral and Cremation Service....