The Transylvania Times -

In the Monday, May 3, 2021, edition of The Transylvania Times, the county commissioners announced May as Older Americans Month and also as Historic Preservation Month in Transylvania County. Hmmm, the inference makes me giggle.... — Updated 5/10/2021

Question: Do you want to increase your chance of living and not incur an injury? Answer: Do not resist arrest. Explanation: It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure this out. Do not resist arrest. At the moment of an arrest,... — Updated 5/6/2021

In an incredibly breathtaking example of the rejection of reality, a letter to The Times last week declared, “I totally reject the narrative and unending claims that this country has a systemic race problem.” For someone... — Updated 5/5/2021

This is just a note to say goodbye - and to thank in part Tore’s Home for my return to health. Last summer I arrived at Tore’s Home unable to eat, sleep, walk or talk. I almost died of Lithium poisoning. But the staff of... — Updated 5/5/2021

Until I read it in The Transylvania Times of May 3, I was unaware of the proposed annual flat trash fee to replace bag tags. I agree wholeheartedly that this is an idea that will significantly affect those of us who live on a... — Updated 5/5/2021

Let’s take a walk through the previous 100 days. I have watched our president destroy thousands of jobs; remove America’s energy independence; cancel the Keystone pipeline without coordinating with Canada; reinitiate the Paris... — Updated 5/5/2021

After reading Mr. Chaveas’ response to my letter, I thought I had made it abundantly clear that I was not casting stones in my “glass house” at Native Americans. My whole point was the double standards by which the... — Updated 5/5/2021

It is about time we recognized the true heroes of the Republican Party. They are not the dopey louts who rampaged through our nation’s capital and the cowards who still cover for them. They are not the ranting demagogues... — Updated 5/5/2021

A couple of weeks ago we were driving up Highway 276 to Brevard from Cedar Mountain when a bicyclist actually moved over and waved us by so I could pass safely. Hopefully, more cyclists could and should show the same courtesy.... — Updated 5/3/2021

A week ago I suffered an asthma attack that necessitated seeking emergency help. It was a scary experience, not being able to get my breath. Because I only live 5 minutes from Transylvania Regional Hospital, I drove myself over.... — Updated 5/3/2021

When I was younger, I was fishing on private property and the police came. I ran, got on my bike and got away on a trail that the police car could not negotiate. I was scared. One time in eighth grade while riding our bikes behind... — Updated 5/3/2021

Mr. Charles Brendle totally rejects the concept of systemic racism in this country. He generally blames the news media for reporting negative events to sell newspapers and failing to properly research statistics – therefore... — Updated 5/3/2021

N.C. State House Bill 401 and Senate Bill 349 (so-called “middle housing”), would remove decision-making by local municipalities and end single-family neighborhoods. This law would allow duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes in... — Updated 5/3/2021

I’ve been following an interesting discussion here over the last month or so about the Civil War, and, more specifically, the actual cause of that war. I was thinking It would be so nice if we could somehow go back in time and... — Updated 5/3/2021

There’s a set of bills in Raleigh aiming to significantly reduce local influence in zoning decisions, replacing local control with a one-size-fits-all state-controlled mandate to build multi-family buildings and accessory units... — Updated 5/3/2021

Recently, our Fire Department had a training exercise on our property. We’re thankful that God has allowed us the opportunity to return and enjoy our senior season amongst people of like minds that provide “life, liberty, and... — Updated 4/28/2021

I would like to respond to Lauren D’Alessando’s opinion Letter “Blaming Victims is Unfair.” First, her assumption that “victims” are the same as “lawbreakers” could not be further from the truth. Lawbreakers are... — Updated 4/28/2021

If the trees could talk they would say, “We are not trees at all. What we are is beyond your comprehension.” If the flowers could speak, they would say, “We are beyond your understanding.” So just relax and enjoy the... — Updated 4/28/2021

The statistics herein were obtained from Justice Department, federal reports and major newspaper accounts. Sixty million Americans have encounters with the police annually; 10 million are arrested and 2 million episodes involve an... — Updated 4/28/2021

Is gun violence an inescapable fact of modern America? The answer comes straight from the list of subjects not taught in American History classes. What was the worst nightmare of the Virginia slave owners who drafted the U.S.... — Updated 4/28/2021

I don’t know about you, but I totally reject the narrative and the unending claims that this country has a systemic racism problem. In my view, we as a country have come a long way in defeating racism. I am not saying that there... — Updated 4/26/2021

Hats off and kudos to the Transylvania Rescue team, EMS and North Transylvania Fire Depart-ment for giving me a leg up. On Sunday, March 21, they responded to an emergency on Baynard Road. While mowing my lawn, I ascended up an... — Updated 4/26/2021

Why is it that we so often think that by pointing out the sins of others we can somehow mitigate our own? In a recent letter, Mr. Snell turns from stating that slaves should be honored for all they endured and explaining why he... — Updated 4/26/2021

I am writing to you for the purpose of encouragement and to give you comfort in these trying and uncertain times. We have a common source God’s Word, The Bible, where we can turn to find hope for the future. Romans 15:4 For all... — Updated 4/26/2021

I am writing to take extreme exception to Lee Hamilton’s April 19 guest column on “reforming” the Senate filibuster. Harry Reid, then Democratic Senate Majority Leader, thought it would be a good idea to eliminate the filibus... — Updated 4/26/2021