The Transylvania Times

11/06/2024

Final results are in. Local winners of 2024 General Election:

County Commission:

Teresa McCall (R)
Larry Chapman (R)
Jason Chappell (R)
Chase McKelvey (R) (Unexpired two year term)

Board of Education:

Ricky Lambert (R)
Ruth Harris (R)
Greg Cochran (R)

Local Sales Tax and Use Referendum:

Not Passed

11/06/2024

Check The Transylvania Times site all through the night for live updates of local elections as votes are counted.

The polls have closed in Transylvania County and the early vote count has been released.

11/05/2024

Still haven’t voted yet? Check The Transylvania Time’s site for all the information you need to vote today.

Election Day is underway across Transylvania County with all 15 precincts up and active. Check back on this page after polls close for updates as poll numbers come in.

10/06/2024

When Joe and Judy Doyle awoke Sept. 27 to see water flowing through their property off Old Hendersonville Highway, they had just moments to decide whether or not they should attempt to weather the storm.

When Joe and Judy Doyle awoke in the dim morning daylight of Sept. 27 to see water rising and flowing from the French Broad River through their property off Old

10/03/2024

“In a disaster, we have something called the five-day delay. If there was a disaster in Louisiana by the time I raise the money, buy the product, load the trucks and get there I’ll do good to get there in five days.

Throughout the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene and the unrelenting effects of the aftermath, one church community on the outskirts of Transylvania County has been a centerpiece of relief efforts

10/03/2024

Duke Energy reported 295 active power outages and 8,705 customers in Transylvania County without power. (11:15 a.m.)

UPDATED 11:30 a.m.

10/03/2024

We are looking for your photos of the effects Helene across the county to possibly be included in The Transylvania Times; in print and online.

Please send high quality versions of your photos to [email protected]. Photos must include a description of where and when they were taken and any names of people in them.

Photo: Eric Davis of Statesville unloads baby supplies to workers from Anchor Baptist at the Transylvania County Airport Tuesday morning. Nick Haseloff | The Transylvania Times

10/03/2024

“We have come out of rescue mode. We are meeting immediate needs and are starting to chart the path forward for rebuilding.”

A week after the first rain from Hurricane Helene fell in Transylvania County, local emergency management officials expressed optimism that things are slowly improving in terms of power, water and

10/02/2024

“As the word spreads, it has become an even bigger thing. We are going to feed everyone for as long as we can.”

At the Cedar Mountain Community Center Monday afternoon, a line for lunch had already formed outside. Inside the center, chefs from Cedar Mountain Cafe, Creekside Market and the Cedar Mountain

10/01/2024

Non-emergency county offices are closed for Tuesday, October 1. Transylvania County Schools will be closed through Friday, October 4, including all extracurricular activities and sports. The next update on school closures will be issued on Friday.

Non-emergency county offices are closed for Tuesday, October 1. Transylvania County Schools will be closed through Friday, October 4, including all extracurricular activities and sports. The next update on school

10/01/2024

"We've battled through hurricanes and tropical storms and still held safe and secure elections, and we will do everything in our power to do so agaiMountain people are strong, and the election people who serve them are resilient and tough, too."

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina election officials say they will do everything in their power to ensure that voters in the crucial presidential swing state will be able to

10/01/2024

Cell service has been restored to much of the city as of this morning, and internet is available downtown near County facilities! The City of Brevard is continuing with recovery efforts, and things are improving day by day.

Cell service has been restored to much of the city as of this morning, and internet is available downtown near County facilities! The City of Brevard is continuing with recovery

10/01/2024

Brevard officials this morning said the city's water treatment plant is operating normally and customers do not have to boil their water, while Rosman residents are advised to boil their water until further notice.

Brevard officials this morning said the city's water treatment plant is operating normally and customers do not have to boil their water, while Rosman residents are advised to boil their

10/01/2024

Rescuers fanned out across the mountains of western North Carolina on Tuesday in search of anyone still unaccounted for since Hurricane Helene’s remnants caused catastrophic damage to the Southeast, with a death toll nearing 140 people.

Rescuers fanned out across the mountains of western North Carolina on Tuesday in search of anyone still unaccounted for since Hurricane Helene’s remnants caused catastrophic damage to the Southeast, with

09/30/2024

Transylvania County is fortunate that there have been no storm-related deaths reported and there are currently no missing person reports pending. Food is on its way to the county and distribution sites will be announced.

Transylvania County is fortunate that there have been no storm-related deaths reported and there are currently no missing person reports pending.Shelters remain open the Transylvania County Parks and Recreation Center

09/30/2024

Complimentary copies of today’s Transylvania Times are scheduled to be delivered today to downtown Brevard. This abbreviated edition contains only news and photos covering Hurricane Helene’s impact on the region. Free copies will be available this afternoon at stores and restaurants in the area and at The Transylvania Times offices at 123 E. Main St. Suite 201 in downtown Brevard (Just below Water Oaks Dental)

09/30/2024

A devastating one-two punch of major storms Thursday and Friday tore through Transylvania County causing historical destruction, chaos and fear that could take months or years to recover from, but Brevard Mayor Maureen Copelof believes togetherness …

A devastating one-two punch of major storms Thursday and Friday tore through Transylvania County causing historical destruction, chaos and fear that could take months or years to recover from, but

09/29/2024

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper predicted the toll would rise as rescuers and other emergency workers reached areas isolated by collapsed roads, failing infrastructure and widespread flooding.

Massive rains brought by Hurricane Helene have left many people stranded or homeless as the cleanup begins from the monster tempest that killed at least 64 people. Helene has caused