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Firefighters Responding To Wildfires In Pisgah National Forest-Brevard NC
High fire danger and windy conditions across western North Carolina and the N.C. Piedmont led to multiple wildfires Friday. U.S. Forest Service firefighters are responding to two significant wildfires, including the Camp Daniel Boo... — Updated 4/6/2020 Full story
Firefighters Make Progress On Wildfires
Firefighters made significant progress containing the two wildfires burning on U.S. Forest Service lands in western North Carolina. Firefighters are continuing operations today (Sunday) to further increase containment on the Camp... — Updated 4/6/2020
Firefighters Make Progress Containing Wildfires
Firefighters continued to make progress containing the Camp Daniel Boone Fire in Haywood County and the Cals Creek Fire in Macon County. Firefighters are monitoring the fires, which are 80 percent and 90 percent contained. Unless... — Updated 4/7/2020
Deputy Doing OK After Sunday Night Wreck-Brevard NC
A Transylvania County Sheriff’s deputy was involved in a wreck Sunday night near Harmony Korner on U.S. 64 around 8 p.m. while responding to a call, but is doing okay now, according to Chief Deputy Eddie Gunter Monday. Gunter... — Updated 4/6/2020
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 4/6/2020
Casciato Recognized For Museum Efforts-Brevard NC
Last month Transylvania County resident Emmett Casciato was recognized by the N.C. House and Senate for his efforts to found and maintain the Veterans History Museum of the... — Updated 4/6/2020
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'Babies' Propped Up On Shelves At Children's Center
It's one of the most popular programs at the Children's Center of Transylvania County: high school students pick up infant dolls on Fridays, and by Monday morning they've had a... — Updated 4/1/2020
2020 U.S. Census: COVID-19 Might Endanger A Complete Count
First the positive: For the first time in U.S Census history, you can fill in your form online, staying home and staying safe. You probably have already gotten a code number in the... — Updated 4/1/2020
N.C. Republican Party State Convention Rescheduled For June
Due to the national health emergency caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19 Virus, commonly known as the Coronavirus, the North Carolina Republican Party has rescheduled its annual State Republican Convention to June 4-7 in Greenvi... — Updated 3/30/2020
Academy Revises Calendar - Brevard, NC
In response to Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order to close all K-12 schools for students from March 16-30, the Brevard Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy Board of Directors voted unanimously to revise the school calendar.... — Updated 3/18/2020
Important Announcement For Newspaper Readers
Online Access The Transylvania Times is strongly encouraging all print subscribers to sign up for online access if they have not done so already. There is no extra charge if you’re already a subscriber, and online access allows... — Updated 3/18/2020 Full story
Mayor, City Council Members Comment On Depot–Brevard NC
Editor’s Note: Mayor Jimmy Harris and Brevard Council were contacted for comment about the Depot Railroad Avenue Park. Only Councilwoman Geraldine Dinkins didn’t respond, as of going to press. Mayor Jimmy Harris: This project i... — Updated 3/17/2020
City's Depot Park Nearing Completion- Brevard NC
The Depot Railroad Avenue Park is nearing completion and will arrive at its terminal on May 23, when the city of Brevard is scheduled to hold a dedication ceremony during the White... — Updated 3/16/2020
Transylvania County Schools To Close Beginning Monday
In an effort to deter the spread of the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), Transylvania County Schools (TCS) announced Saturday, March 14 that TCS schools – along with public schools across the state – will be closed for at... — Updated 3/16/2020
Classroom Grandparents Needed – Brevard NC
Foster grandparents are trusted mentors, confidants and friends to children in need. Foster grandparents are 55 years of age or older and volunteer 20 hours of time a week. Their goal is to help children with special needs improve... — Updated 3/16/2020
Smart Start Collaborates With Multiple Groups
Smart Start of Transylvania County (SSTC) bids a heartfelt wave of gratitude to multiple funders who recently awarded grants in support of early education community programs. SSTC’s Jumpstart to Kindergarten program, GetSet... — Updated 3/16/2020
NC Counts Coalition Encourages Everyone Living In North Carolina To Respond To The U.S. Census
NC Counts Coalition and the organization’s 300-plus partners from across the state are reminding North Carolina residents to complete the 2020 census and make sure friends, family and neighbors are also counted. Residents can res... — Updated 3/16/2020
Third Petition Candidate Certified To Run -Brevard NC
Transylvania County native Carl Conley Jr. was certified earlier this month to appear as an Unaffiliated candidate on November's ballot for the Board of Commissioners. Conley... — Updated 3/12/2020
Three Injured In Wreck-Brevard NC
Gordon Family Pharmacy was open Wednesday, though the boarded-up windows of the store might have suggested otherwise in the aftermath of an accident on Tuesday in which a... — Updated 3/12/2020
Coronavirus Concerns Impacting Blood Donations - Brevard NC
Concerns about COVID-19 (coronavirus) are negatively impacting blood donations. Blood centers across the nation are pleading for anyone who is feeling healthy to do their part and donate. For a few weeks now, The Blood Connection... — Updated 3/12/2020
U.S. Forest Service Planning Prescribed Burns - Brevard NC
The U.S. Forest Service is planning five prescribed burns on the Pisgah Ranger District in the coming months to reduce the risk of wildfires. The low- to medium-intensity burns also create healthier, more diverse and more... — Updated 3/12/2020
Gov. Roy Cooper Declares State Of Emergency - Brevard NC
Gov. Roy Cooper took the next step in the state’s coronavirus COVID-19 preparedness plan Tuesday and issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency. The declaration activates the Emergency Operations Center to help... — Updated 3/12/2020
Kim Bailey Named Emergency Medical Service's Director - Brevard NC
Transylvania County Manager Jaime Laughter announced Wednesday that Kimberly “Kim” Bailey has been selected as the county’s Emergency Medical Services director. Bailey has been serving as the interim Emergency Medical... — Updated 3/12/2020
Health Director: Washing Hands A 'Big Deal' -Brevard NC
Washing hands may not seem “like a big deal,” but it is, according to Elaine Russell, as local health officials prepare for the impact of COVID-19, or the coronavirus. During the Board of Commissioners’ meeting Monday, Russel... — Updated 3/12/2020
Empty Bowls Filled For Bread Of Life – Brevard, NC
Community members gathered at First United Methodist Church in Brevard Saturday to buy local, handmade pottery and empty their bowls for a cause. Saturday marked the event's 15th... — Updated 3/10/2020
