The Transylvania Times -

Grilled foods boast inviting flavors that put many diners on the lookout for second helpings. Quite often the magic behind grilled meals lies in the marinade used to give foods that flavorful kick....

Local VFW Post 4309 recently announced the winners of its Voice of Democracy, Patriots Pen and Teacher of the Year contests. Emma Coye, of Brevard High School, took first place in the Voice of...

Katie Finnan, of Pisgah Forest, and Clarence M. Raines II, of Brevard, are pleased to announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of David and Sherrie Finnan, of Pisgah Forest. She...

Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for automobile travel. Motorists should know the safety rules for dealing with winter road emergencies. AAA reminds motorists to be cautious while...

When choosing a real Christmas tree for holiday celebrations, consumers should think about the many ways that trees can be repurposed after the holiday season. Some towns collect discarded trees to...

Poinsettias are synonymous with the holiday season. These colorful plants brighten up homes with their vibrant hues in variations of red, white and pink, making them a holiday decoration many people...

Did you know the first National Christmas tree was a 48-foot balsam fir located on the Ellipse south of the White House in 1923? A crowd of spectators watched as President Coolidge flipped the switch...

Volunteers from both the Brevard/Transylvania Visitor Center and Heart of Brevard recently got together to celebrate the holidays and each other. "Our community is so fortunate to have so many and...

The Surprise Patrol Team at the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce conducted its last mission of 2019 on Monday, Dec. 16. Armed with noisemakers, Christmas-themed accessories and some goodies,...

Sending Peace From Dunn's Rock The old Carr's Hill Baptist Church building stands atop a slope facing southwest toward the French Broad River. The stately frame structure, with tall steeple, is...

The elves of Brevard are getting ready for Christmas. Usually that means making greeting cards for all of the residents in the nursing homes, assisted living residences and skilled nursing facilities...

Connestee residents, Bunny and Jim Goar, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 20, 2019. They met Nov. 13, 1965 (Homecoming) during his senior year and her junior year, at the University...

Stanley and Jimmie Turner of Etowah, formerly of Brevard, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 19, 2019. They were Dec. 19, 1959, in Brevard. They have three children, seven...

Rosenwald community residents Elizabeth Pell and Howie Granat reported this week that they had already had Christmas. To explain, you may remember earlier in the year we shared news about some of the...

CMFRD Christmas Party At the annual CMFRD Christmas party, Cindy Greene was brought to tears when she was given the John M. McDaris Memorial Award for her outstanding service to the fire department...