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Local Author Tells "America's Story" through Rosman Station's Past and Present
Craig Gralley says his newly released book about the history of the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute uncovers "one of the greatest mysteries of…
Jun 1
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May 2023
Superintendent in, Board Member out, as New School Leader Selected
The Transylvania County School Board has chosen Lisa Fletcher, a Cherokee County administrator, as superintendent. The decision helped lead to the…
May 26
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Like Airbnb for Campers: Hipcamp Booms to Meet Surging Demand
Though the site is widely compared to Airbnb, hosts say the campground platform can avoid the older company's pitfalls by preserving the natural…
May 25
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Severe Staff Shortages Lead to Service Cuts in "Broken System" of Mental Health Care
Transylvania County's main provider of publicly funded mental health treatment is still offering services. But a severe lack of workers has left big…
May 17
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Commissioners Shoot Down Recommended Tax Increase
County Manager Jaime Laughter recommended a 2.67 cent property tax increase to cover expenses including salary increases. Commissioners agreed to the…
May 9
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Proposed Brevard Budget Calls for Higher Property Taxes, More Money for Housing
The budget, presented at Monday's City Council meeting, would also allow pay raises for city employees but reduce commitment to downtown upgrades and…
May 2
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April 2023
Commission Goes with Plan for Cheaper, Smaller Courthouse. Clerk Hopes It's Not Too Small
The Transylvania County Commission will seek qualifications from architects and contractors to work on a new county courthouse. A trimmed-down version…
Apr 25
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Apr 14
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Report Details Shoddy Care at Hospital, "Broken Trust" with the Community
A group of local leaders issued a report based on input from residents that listed systemic problems at Transylvania Regional Hospital. Owner HCA…
Apr 12
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Brevard Resident and Acclaimed Historian Unmasks Klansman, the Legacy of Segregation
Dan T. Carter, called "one of the greatest" historians of the South, has published a new book that completes his life's work of revealing the lasting…
Apr 11
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Pisgah Health's Plan to "Resurrect" Old Bank Building Faces Uncertain Future
Pisgah Health announced the project in 2021 and expected it would be done in 2022. The still-unfinished job raises questions about Pisgah's spending in…
Apr 5
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March 2023
"Backyard" Backpacking, a Rare Privilege of Life in Transyvlania
Lots of people can camp in their backyards. In Transylvania, our figurative backyards cover thousands of acres. We can backpack.
Mar 28
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