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March Is Red Cross Month Be Someone's Hero By Donating
March is Red Cross Month, and for more than 130 years, heroic American Red Cross volunteers have provided hope and urgent relief to families in communities across the country. This March the community is invited to join in the... — Updated 3/4/2021
By Hospital Purchase Agreement Includes HCA Obligations – Brevard, NC
As a part of the purchase agreement between the for-profit Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) Healthcare and Mission Health System, HCA is obligated to continue four areas of service at Transylvania Regional Hospital (TRH.)... — Updated 3/3/2021
Audio Recordings Of Government Meetings
The Transylvania Times is pleased to provide the most up-to-date recordings from recent government meetings. For a complete listing of recordings, visit https://... — Updated 3/3/2021
WNC SCORE Community Series: Wellness Is Money
Traditionally SCORE has been a subset of the SBA, dedicated to mentoring small businesses and entrepreneurs who want to start or improve a business. The 10 SCORE mentors in Transylvania County have found that there is a compelling... — Updated 3/3/2021
Library Boards Meetings To Be Held Electronically – Transylvania County, NC
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and to respect the health and safety of staff and board members, and the public, the regular bi-monthly meeting of the Library Foundation Board of Directors and Board of Trustees will be held... — Updated 3/3/2021
Lorraine Mitchell Is Habitat For Humanity's Newest Homeowner
Even though Lorraine Mitchell's 20-year mortgage took a little longer due to some financial challenges along the way, she recently made her last payment and now owns her home.... — Updated 3/3/2021
Find Hidden Gems – Transylvania County, NC
Explorers Kathleen Mallet and Ned Reeves recently discovered another “hidden gem” in Transylvania County. The deadline for both Visit Local 2021 contests, the Hidden Gems... — Updated 3/3/2021
Jersey Mike's Subs Now Open For Business In Brevard – Brevard, NC
Jersey Mike's Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, opened Wednesday at 192 Asheville Highway in Brevard. Franchise owner Daniel Mustian is looking forward to a forma... — Updated 3/3/2021
Brevard City Council Approves Annexations, Code Amendments – Brevard, NC
During a meeting last week, Brevard City Council approved two proposed voluntary contiguous annexations and six amendment proposals. The meeting was held on Monday, Feb 22, for the purpose of voting on the proposed annexations and... — Updated 3/3/2021
Editor: Commissioner Chapman's Comments Incorrect
County Commissioner Larry Chapman's claim he was denied the opportunity to respond to criticisms printed in The Transylvania Times is incorrect, according to John Lanier, the... — Updated 3/3/2021
State Lawmakers Critical Of Cooper's Bill Veto – Transylvania County, NC
State lawmakers who represent Transylvania County were critical of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper after the N.C. Senate failed Monday to override the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 37, which would have assigned in-person learning... — Updated 3/3/2021
Time To Tackle Transylvania's Trash – Transylvania County, NC
A community effort to pick up garbage on March 13 along Wilson Road has gained momentum that began with a "concerned citizen" and joins expanded efforts to tackle Transylvania... — Updated 3/2/2021
Sheriff's Office, EMS, Library Report To The County – Transylvania County, NC
Editor’s Note: During the Board of Commissioners’ last meeting, county departments and offices continued to give their semi-annual reports, focusing, in general, on accomplishments, trends and goals, as part of the kickoff to... — Updated 3/2/2021
Local Smart Start Received $4,000 In Grants
In the last year, Walmart, the Southern Vision Alliance, The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC), Dogwood Health Trust (DHT), and the WNC Bridge Foundation NOW Grant all generously granted funds to help Smart... — Updated 3/1/2021
VISION Transylvania Now Accepting Applications
VISION Transylvania is a community leadership development program committed to building a network of informed, capable and committed leaders. The application period for individuals... — Updated 3/1/2021
$5,000 Donation To Benefit Front-Line Nursing Staff And Brevard Food Tour Restaurants – Brevard, NC
Ann Sharpsteen, co-owner of Brevard Bites Food Tours, recently received an unexpected message from one of the food tour's out-of-state fans (and follower of her "I Love Brevard"... — Updated 3/1/2021
Changes To Medicare Advantage Coverage – Transylvania County, NC
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, remind Medicare beneficiaries about the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period in North Carolina. If you’re unhappy with your... — Updated 3/1/2021
AAUW Prepares Yellow Boxes For Book Donations – Brevard, NC
Get book donations ready. AAUW’s yellow boxes are coming back. This is a hopeful sign, according to a press release from the Brevard chapter of the American Association of University Women American (AAUW), that it will be able... — Updated 3/1/2021
Ask Us: COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments
Since the county is not keeping a wait list for COVID-19 appointments, how can the county be sure everyone in Groups 1 and 2 will be vaccinated before it begins giving vaccines to people in Group 3? My concern is that people in... — Updated 3/1/2021
Fire Causes Significant Damage To Commercial Building – Transylvania County, NC
On Saturday at 1440 Becky Mountain Road a structure fire caused significant damage to a commercial shop building. At 8:41 p.m., Connestee Fire Rescue was initially dispatched to a structure fire at 2100 Becky Mountain Road, when, m... — Updated 3/1/2021
Public Transportation Options In Motion – Transylvania County, NC
In doing what was thought couldn't be done, Transylvania County planners have created a fixed-route public transit system, connecting high-demand arrival and departure points in... — Updated 2/25/2021
Visitor Center Extends Visit Local Contests Deadlines
Because of some unfriendly weather and excited participants, the Brevard/Transylvania Visitor Center has decided to extend the deadline for the two Visit Local contests until March... — Updated 2/24/2021
Business Waste Disposal About To Change – Transylvania County, NC
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a ruling that prohibits commercial or industrial businesses from using Solid Waste Collection Centers to dispose their solid waste. Any business-generated waste... — Updated 2/24/2021
Felony Pleas Heard In Court – Transylvania County, NC
The latest Transylvania County Superior Court term ended last week, with Judge Peter B. Knight presiding over the following felony pleas. •Daniel Matthew Brown pleaded guilty to felony probation violation and received an active... — Updated 2/24/2021
New Nonprofit Looking To Protect Area's Waterfalls – Transylvania County, NC
With the help of local donations, the newly instituted nonprofit Waterfall Keepers of North Carolina will survey two waterfalls in Transylvania County and their "spray cliff... — Updated 2/24/2021
