Gaia Herbs is planning a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday for a new facility in Mills River and still plans to continue operations at its Transylvania County facility. Gaia Herbs’ Transylvania County facility is located off U.S. 64 and Island...

The N.C. Department of Transportation recently informed local officials in four far western counties, including Transylvania, that construction projects in those areas have been placed on the 2020 Build N.C. bond issuance list. The announcement...

The Transylvania Natural Resource Council (TNRC) met recently to hear Tom Tribble of the Audubon Society give a presentation about the impacts of climate change on birds. Tribble is the former president of the Elisha Mitchell Audubon society, which...

Starting Nov. 6, farmers in Transylvania, Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson and Rutherford counties will be able to sign up for the NCDA&CS Agricultural Disaster Program. The sign-up period will end on Nov. 20. The program will directly assist farmers...

The United Way of Transylvania County recently signed an agreement to receive a $60,000 stop-gap loan from a private citizen to cover recent cash flow challenges, according to a press release. The loan offer came about as a direct result of the annou...

A grand opening/open house of the Family Place of Transylvania County in Rosman will take place this from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19. A ribbon cutting will occur shortly after 1 p.m., with an open house following until 4 p.m. The open...

Transylvania County Marines will jump-start the Veterans Day weekend on Friday, Nov. 8, in the American Legion Hall’s Little Theater wing. The evening, with a cash bar opening at 5:30 p.m., will mark the 244th anniversary of the Marine Corps and...

VFW Auxiliary 4309 will hold its annual Bicycle Rodeo and Halloween Fair for kids up to age 10 on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the VFW on Nicholson Creek Road. This year’s event will include a raffle of four bicycles in one-half...

NAMI “Basics OnDemand” is a free six-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family members of youth (age 22 or younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. The course helps parents and caregivers to develop...

As the weather finally starts turning cooler, Transylvanians look forward to cranking up the heat and curling up in front of the gas logs to enjoy a warm and cozy night at home. People can do that if they are fortunate enough to be able to pay for th...

The Rotary Club of Brevard has offered to construct a playground and outdoor study area at El Centro Comunitario Hispano-Americano of Transylvania County. The project is designed to support the group’s after-school homework club by providing a...

For over 25 years, residents of Transylvania County have been a part of the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child, which helps millions of children in need through gift-filled shoeboxes. Vladimir Prokhnevskiy, who received a shoebox g...

The Dogwood Health Trust met at Southwest Community College in Sylva on Thursday morning with local and national health care leaders as a part of a series of community meetings on factors that influence health. The meeting was somewhat of a...

Early voting for the Nov. 5 municipal elections in Brevard and Rosman begins this Wednesday at the county’s Election Center on South Gaston Street in Brevard. On the ballot are three seats on the Brevard City Council. Incumbent Councilmen Gary...

The Cradle of Forestry will entertain audiences with the annual outdoor drama, “The Legend of Tommy Hodges,” on Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19, with shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Audience size is limited this year. Tickets may be...

With enrollment at 424 students this year, the Brevard Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy Board of Directors last Wednesday evening discussed whether or not it should cap enrollment in the coming years. School Director Ted Duncan told the board...