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Late Saturday evening my home lost electricity. That was not unusual here in Transylvania County. Lots of our neighbors found themselves living back in the 19th century. We had to gather up snow to melt for doing the most mundane things… like flush...

It seems only yesterday our general election took place. For me, that day was the culmination of nearly two years of hard campaigning, following a defeat in 2016 in which I got only 37.56 percent of the vote. It is well known that the 48th Senate...

Thank you to WSQL Radio for “launching another new and innovative project, a live video-streaming TV production of Brevard’s 2018 Christmas Parade.” On a rainy day, it was great to view the parade on my iPad from the warmth of my home and...

I wish to commend The Transylvania Times editorial “Ceding the Moral Ground” (Nov. 26) to every reader who values America’s place of leadership in this world. I spent 40 years representing the United States to foreign governments and peoples, p...

George H.W. Bush was probably the most decent, kind man ever to hold the office. According to historians, presidents Bush and John Adams were the most successful one-term presidents in U.S. history. But I’d like to focus not on Bush’s military...

The death of former President George H. W. Bush last week was a stark and brutal reminder to me of his presidency and personal life, as opposed to that being displayed by President Donald Trump. Bush: A decorated war veteran vs. Trump, who never...

Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller’s 18 month long investigation has resulted in more than 100 criminal counts against 33 people and three companies, one conviction and several guilty pleas. These charges involve the most serious forms of criminal...

We who live in Brevard have a lot to be thankful for. We have endless access to beautiful open space through national forest land and state parks. That said, I am troubled by actions being taken or considered by two separate governance bodies. I...

It’s always somewhat disturbing to me when someone refers to somebody as “evil.” In Mr. Roger’s recent letter he refers to “Trump’s evils.” To me, calling someone evil implies intent in actions. Mr. Rogers voiced very strong criticisms...

Mr. Van Antwerp’s recent opinion letter asks us to believe that Trump never spews hatred and vilification of minorities, to just ignore and forget the numerous, well recorded quotes/tweets where he called Mexicans “rapists,” Muslims...

I think it’s great that Charles Brendle helped get his fair-haired boy elected president and doesn’t have to put up with Obama’s “Imperial” presidency anymore. Evidently, Trump’s proclamations suit Brendle better than Obama’s did....

The acronym stands for ATOM (The Aluminum Tree and Aesthetically Challenged Seasonal Ornaments Museum and Research Center). ATOM is now on display at the Transylvania Heritage Museum, located at 189 W. Main St. in Brevard. Photos of ATOM graced...

Brevard Mayor Jimmy Harris is fond of saying Brevard is “an above average” city, and he is right. He even might be underselling the city and county. There is no place on the East Coast that has as many large, breathtaking waterfalls as there are...

Don Rogers recently wrote an opinion letter proclaiming that he will not excuse Trump’s evils and that, “Republicans who do not reject and condemn Trump’s demagoguery are complicit in it and will share in history’s judgment.” President Trum...

What was the intent of the recent public input session on city projects? I read the public comments that were collected and posted online, but beyond compiling and uploading them, is there any plan to incorporate public opinion into project designs?...

Friday night I attended the football game between the Brevard Blue Devils and Eastern Randolph. From the beginning it became apparent that the visitors had four backs who were fine athletes. The task to the Blue Devil team was to play their best...

It’s so difficult to find cards made in America. We are fortunate to have Highland Books right here in Brevard that sells cards made in America. We bought ours today and it makes us feel patriotic that once again we did not support China, who in...

I just read the commission notes on their failure to renew the lease for the WNC Military Museum until 2021 while we seek funds to buy a new facility. The stated logic was to wait for the new commissioners to be seated. Translation: Wait so they can...

Mayor Harris’s “Brevard’s Best Day’s Are Still Ahead Of Us” column in the Nov. 12 edition of the paper was very interesting and brought back many memories of the Brevard I met when I moved here in 1949. A favorite memory is of the trains...

I am humbled by the outpouring of support for our museum to remain at its present location, the courthouse annex building, for two more years, as we launch our capital campaign and unique vision to expand and to share history with all visitors who...

After all the lies and despicable things he has said and done, I’ve often been puzzled why so many otherwise good people still approve of Trump. The answer is now clear — it’s a cult. Political movements can be cults and people in cults...

Thanks to Carolina Blue for the Bluegrass Bash in Rosman on Nov. 3. The bands and music were incredible. The sounds in Rosman High School auditorium were to the note. We so much enjoyed ourselves and were very glad we went. They all were amazing! The...

First, I would like to commend The Transylvania Times for their coverage of the ongoing efforts by community organizations to increase early childhood educational opportunities through Get Set Transylvania. The collaborative programs emerging from th...

I had the pleasure of attending a concert Friday night, Nov. 9, with our friends at the Porter Center at Brevard College. It was “A Salute to Our Veterans.” The students, as well as the staff, did a wonderful job displaying their talents with...

I cannot understand how our city leaders can possibly consider the proposed construction of a depot, dog park and skate park when our streets are in such deplorable condition. Certainly our streets should take priority that would benefit all our...