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Denim Day Supports Sexual Assault Victims
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, SAFE, Inc., of Transylvania County put on a community outreach event for Denim Day. Denim Day is a day for people to show their support... — Updated 5/3/2021
Habitat Makes Home Dream A Reality - Transylvania County
On Thursday, Bonnie Miller became the 69th Habitat homeowner in Transylvania County. Buying a home of her own for the first time in her life meant so much to Miller. Miller had... — Updated 5/3/2021
'White Squirrel' Returns With New Book By Louise Stroup
The White Squirrel is back. Louise Stroup has again teamed up with illustrator Helen Nagan and created another mission for Brevard's white squirrel. Last fall he was in the role of... — Updated 5/3/2021
By Balsam Grove News
Mark Your Calendars There will be a yard sale at the Balsam Grove Community Center on Saturday, May 8, from 8 a.m. until noon. We have clothing, formal wear, kitchen and decorative items, linens, furniture, books and many recently... — Updated 4/28/2021
Cathey's Creek News
In The Bible Mission In the Bible Mission meets every Sunday morning at the Cathey’s Creek Community Center starting at 11 a.m. The mission family enjoys singing hymns of praise to God. Preaching service is brought by Rev. Pete... — Updated 4/28/2021
The Faces Of Freedom Project Stops In Brevard
Connecticut banker Walter Schuppe and his wife, Lori Schuppe, a nurse, are on a mission to photograph, listen to and learn the stories of as many veterans as they can. Their... — Updated 4/28/2021
Mountain Sun Leads Trash Pickup Effort
In spite of a rainy Saturday on April 24 – the only day of rain in the prior two weeks – Mountain Sun Community School's (MSCS) Let's Clean Up! event was a great success. Over... — Updated 4/28/2021
Atlas Project Seeking Keen Birdwatchers – Transylvania County, NC
This spring, North Carolina embarks on its first-ever Bird Atlas. The N.C. Bird Atlas is a five-year statewide community science project that relies on volunteers to map the... — Updated 4/14/2021
Toby And Zoey Make Friends During Visit – Brevard, NC
Many of us are tired of being cooped up with weather and with COVID-19 restrictions. This includes two of Free Rein's horses, Zoey and Toby. They love to make folks smile so they... — Updated 4/14/2021
BHS Arts Program Reaches New Heights
In Sean Parrish's Art II class, a student climbs on top of a desk, strikes a pose and then Parrish alerts his artists that the timer is starting. Today, the class is diving into ges... — Updated 4/12/2021
Habitat Project Showing Good Results
Six months after completion, a wetland habitat restoration project that included the French Broad River is showing positive results. Conserving Carolina's natural resources manager... — Updated 4/7/2021
Don't Bother Me
This screech owl was spotted recently on Evergreen Drive in Illahee Hills, perched in an ivy-covered tree. It was only about 6 inches tall and would have gone unnoticed if it... — Updated 4/7/2021
Homecoming – Rosman, NC
Rosman High School senior Emma Abram was named the Homecoming Queen for 2021 during the Tigers' home game on March 26. Madison Aiken was named the 2021 Tiger Princess. (Times... — Updated 4/5/2021
Going Macro
Using a macro lens can be tricky and can take time to focus. But with a little patience and practice, shooting macro can be fun and open your eyes to the number of tiny flowers and... — Updated 3/31/2021
Homecoming Court, King Shine Friday Night – Brevard, NC
Joysan Yatilman is the 2021 Homecoming Queen and Yuri Emaus is the Homecoming King.... — Updated 3/24/2021
New Gorges Campground Set For Fall Opening – Transylvania County, NC
By fall, a new $3.5 million campground in the 7,709-acre Gorges State Park in Sapphire should be open to the public. "We have a new site, RV site and five cabins," said Ranger... — Updated 3/18/2021
Boys & Girls Club's Youth Of The Year Shine – Transylvania County, NC
Two Brevard girls who have virtually grown up at the Cindy Platt Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County have been chosen for the highest honors among the club's nearly 200... — Updated 3/10/2021
Local Arts, Culture To Be Celebrated March 27-28 – Brevard, NC
Heart of Brevard (HOB) has announced plans for Arts in March, celebrating local arts and culture in downtown Brevard, March 27-28. After a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19, the... — Updated 3/8/2021
Little River Bridge Named For Bill Yarborough – Transylvania County, NC
Agricultural Commissioner Steve Troxler honored longtime N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services employee Bill Yarborough by naming the DuPont State Recreational Forest... — Updated 3/8/2021
Film Will Bring The American Revolution Alive – Brevard, NC
All it took was Sharon Jenkins leaning over to Molly Tartt one day five years ago with this idea: "Why don't we use Debby West's clothing and go into the schools and teach a little... — Updated 3/3/2021
River Trip Provides Escape, Shines Light On Cause
To some, the idea of giving up modern comforts such as indoor plumbing, Wi-Fi and clean sheets for three weeks isn't exactly their idea of relaxation. But to local couple Clyde Cart... — Updated 3/1/2021
Many Ways To Stay Fit During COVID-19 - Brevard, NC
If someone has resistance bands, some dumbbells and gravity, one can create the ideal home gym for staying fit at home during COVID-19, according to Bill Bailey, a fitness coach at... — Updated 2/24/2021
DAR Brevard Chapter Enters Its Second Century
As they welcomed the new year of 1921, the 9,300 residents of Transylvania County looked ahead with hope. The deadly Spanish flu pandemic and World War I were behind them, and the... — Updated 2/22/2021
Community Effort Brings Food To Locals In Need – Brevard, NC
For 40 continuous years Sharing House has provided food to people in need. When the pandemic hit in March 2020, nearly a year ago, Sharing House started packaging fresh produce... — Updated 2/17/2021
Mardi Gras In The Mountains – Transylvania County, NC
"Hey Mister, throw me something" is the famous phrase you hear in New Orleans as people line the streets watching the parades go by. "Right now it's Carnival time. Oh, it's... — Updated 2/15/2021
