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State Reports 877 COVID-19-Related Deaths As Of Saturday
As of Saturday, Transylvania County remained at 13 confirmed COVID-19 cases, while the state was reporting (**) 877 COVID-19-related deaths. As of Saturday, the state was also... — Updated 5/30/2020
Transylvania County Has 13 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases As Of Friday-Brevard NC
Transylvania Public Health was notified Thursday evening of 13th lab-confirmed case among Transylvania County residents. The individual has been hospitalized and Transylvania... — Updated 5/30/2020
Transylvania Sees Two More Cases Of COVID-19-Brevard NC
Transylvania Public Health has been notified of two more cases of COVID-19. These are the 10th and 11th lab-confirmed cases among Transylvania County residents. At this time, both... — Updated 5/22/2020
State To Move Into Phase Two Friday; Bars, Gyms To Remain Closed
Gov. Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen today announced that North Carolina will move into Safer At Home Phase 2 of lift... — Updated 5/21/2020
Farmers' Market To Keep Reduced Hours And Requests Pets Stay Home
The Transylvania Farmers’ Market will continue each Saturday morning with reduced 10 a.m.-12 p.m. hours and they ask customers to visit their website to make sure they are clear on safety precautions and protocols, which include... — Updated 5/27/2020
Pool Operators Figuring Out Best Way To Reopen-Brevard NC
With summer quickly creeping closer and temperatures beginning to rise, swimming pools have been sorely missed by those seeking a refreshing dip on a hot day. And as some local pools begin the process of re-opening, operators are... — Updated 5/27/2020
Mills River Farmer's Market Opens With Safety Precautions
The Mills River Farmer’s Market 12th seasonal opening was Saturday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to noon at G&B Energy, 5046 Boylston Highway #1, in Mills River (temporary) location. The market is a producer only market with farms... — Updated 5/27/2020
AVL Develops AVLTravel Smart Plan Post COVID-19 Environment
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is preparing for the return of more significant numbers of air travelers in a post-COVID-19 environment, which will look different from what we have all known in the past. The airport team... — Updated 5/27/2020
Despite Governor's Order, Some Gyms Open -Brevard NC
At a time when restaurants, salons, pools and other venues begin the process of reopening, gyms and fitness facilities remain closed via Gov. Roy Cooper's executive order. However,... — Updated 5/25/2020
Some Summer Camps Will Not Open -Brevard NC
Some local summer camps are staying open and changing their schedules to adapt to Gov. Roy Cooper's Executive order 138, but many have closed for the summer. "We made the... — Updated 5/25/2020
Official Explains Testing Numbers, Recovery - Brevard NC
As of Sunday, 12 Transylvania County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Though low compared to surrounding counties, there was a slight uptick in the number of positive... — Updated 5/25/2020
Mercy Urgent Care Offering Two Types Of Testing
Mercy Urgent Care is now offering two types of COVID-19 testing, viral testing and antibody testing, at all eight of its urgent care facilities across western North Carolina. By offering both tests, Mercy hopes to improve tracking... — Updated 5/25/2020
Pisgah Inn Makes Changes In The Age Of COVID-19-Brevard NC
Sitting high atop the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Pisgah Inn is a staple of seasonal business, drawing huge crowds of locals and tourists alike who come to dine in the spacious dining room that overlooks the majestic mountains. But... — Updated 5/25/2020
Hunger Coalition Promotes Healthy Eating - Brevard NC
The Hunger Coalition of Transylvania County non-profit organization emerged to fill the gaps with healthier, plant-based food staples in the battle to combat hunger. Currently, the... — Updated 5/25/2020
12th COVID-19-Related Case Reported In Transylvania
Transylvania Public Health was notified of an additional case of COVID-19 this morning. This is the 12th lab-confirmed case among Transylvania County residents. This person has... — Updated 5/23/2020
Free Online Training Program For Restaurants, Hotels Available
Today, Friday, Gov. Roy Cooper and Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services were joined by North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) President and CEO Lynn Minges to highlight Count... — Updated 5/22/2020
City Approves Additional Downtown Outdoor Space For Restaurants, Retailers-Brevard NC
The Brevard City Council has unanimously approved staff recommendations to create additional downtown outdoor space for restaurants and retailers in anticipation of the Phase Two... — Updated 5/21/2020
Reopened Retail Businesses Highlight Challenges-Brevard NC
With local businesses slowly reopening their doors over the past two weeks and Memorial Day weekend on the horizon, it's been a challenging process as owners struggle with piecing t... — Updated 5/20/2020
Transylvania County Has Its Ninth COVID-19 Case, A Second Child-Brevard NC
Transylvania Public Health has been notified of another case of COVID-19 in a school-aged child. This is the ninth lab-confirmed case among Transylvania County residents. At this... — Updated 5/20/2020
Restaurants, Bars Preparing For Phase Two-Brevard NC
Many Transylvania restaurants and bars say they plan to open for dine-in service once Gov. Roy Cooper says the state can move forward with Phase Two of COVID-19 reopening, but they... — Updated 5/20/2020
Transylvania Tomorrow's Grants Having An Impact - Brevard NC
Thirty days into the new Transylvania Tomorrow Small Business Emergency Relief Fund initiative the impact is being felt by businesses across the county, according to a press release. Grants totaling $99,000 have been awarded to 56... — Updated 5/20/2020
State Reports 682 COVID-19 Related Deaths As Of Tuesday
As of Tuesday, Transylvania County remained at eight confirmed COVID-19 cases, while the state was reporting (**) 682 COVID-19-related deaths. As of Tuesday, the state was also... — Updated 5/19/2020
Officials Watch As Crowds Return To Public Lands -Brevard NC
"We're so excited that things are opening back up," said Carol Doherty, a Pisgah Forest resident, Saturday before her bike ride with friend Bonnie Cauthon at the Pisgah Center for... — Updated 5/19/2020
Child Is The 8th COVID-19 Case In County-Brevard NC
Transylvania Public Health has been notified of an additional case of COVID-19 – in a preschool-aged child. This is the eighth lab-confirmed case among Transylvania County... — Updated 5/18/2020
Ask Us Answered On COVID-19 Testing-Brevard NC
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Thursday released a list of public sites for COVID-19 testing. Transylvania County is not on that list. Transylvania Public Health was contacted to find out if there are any... — Updated 5/18/2020
