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The Cathey’s Creek community lost one of its own – George Ross Wilson – on Sunday, May 31. Ross was 95 years old and one of our community’s finest residents. He had one of... — Updated 6/3/2020

Garden Update After almost a solid week of rain, Dunn's Rock gardeners have been happy to return to their rows. Gail and Tom Buchanan report that their potatoes, beans, squash and... — Updated 6/3/2020

Bargain Barn Opening The Lake Toxaway Community Center Bargain Barn will be opening for the season, from 9 a.m. to noon, this Friday and Saturday. There will new inventory. The... — Updated 6/3/2020

Balsam Grove Playground We are closing the Balsam Grove Community Club playground until Gov. Cooper cancels the stay-at-home order. Playgrounds were included in the order, and we... — Updated 6/3/2020

The idea of local retailers competing with outside businesses is not unique to the era of online shopping, big box stores or malls. In the early 1900s the battle for local... — Updated 6/1/2020

James and Dottie Hutchins recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary at a small party arranged by friends and neighbors in Connestee Falls, where they live. They were... — Updated 6/1/2020

Betty Grogan Moore and Micheal Ray Moore, both of Brevard, are happy to announce their marriage. She is the daughter of the late George and Agnes Grogran. He is the son of the late... — Updated 6/1/2020

In coordination with the ASPCA, free bags of pet food will be handed out on Friday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the county Animal Shelter parking lot. The shelter's free food... — Updated 6/1/2020

May is National Historic Preservation Month, a time when our history related organization typically celebrates with seasonal re-openings, new exhibits and special events. Sadly,... — Updated 6/1/2020

Rocky Hill Baptist Church A small group of Rocky Hill Baptist Church members gathered in the cemetery a few weeks ago for the annual spring cleaning of the grounds. A large oak... — Updated 6/1/2020

North Toxaway Baptist Food Bank The North Toxaway Baptist Church Food Bank is still open and serving the Lake Toxaway, Sapphire and Quebec communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.... — Updated 6/1/2020

In this season of social distancing, many Americans are turning to gardening, finding joy and peace in an outdoor activity that can be safely enjoyed from home. "What all gardeners... — Updated 5/27/2020

With so many people across the country staying put in their homes right now, a fun and functional outdoor space is more important than ever. Amusement parks and concerts are closed... — Updated 5/27/2020

During the second decade of the 20th century North Carolina enacted a Quarantine Law requiring physicians, parents and teachers to report every case of whooping cough, measles,... — Updated 5/25/2020

Frank Paden, pictured with his wife of 34 years, Faye, celebrated his 79th birthday on May 15 with a drive-by birthday party. He is an Army veteran and loves the Clemson Tigers.... — Updated 5/25/2020

Step aside, strip and sirloin. If you're not grilling skirt steak this Memorial Day, you should be: It's a great cut for marinating, it cooks in minutes and it's especially beefy, t... — Updated 5/25/2020

Kids who can no longer participate in organized sports activities or meet their friends at the park need creative ways to burn off energy at home. Unplugging and stepping outside... — Updated 5/25/2020

Whether you have an outdoor oasis or are a nurturing indoor plant parent, gardening offers a multitude of benefits and has the power to brighten up any space or mood. Spring is the... — Updated 5/25/2020

Last Wednesday, many See Off neighbors were joined by other concerned citizens to gather at the bottom of Becky Mountain to hear more information regarding an investigation into... — Updated 5/20/2020