Dr. Lawrence Greenblatt, a physician and professor, has been appointed as state health director and chief medical officer for ...

The head of the United Nations’ atomic watchdog says that “the jury is still out” on negotiations between Iran and the U.S.

A divided North Carolina Supreme Court confirmed that it was OK for a new law that shifted the power to appoint State Board of Elections members away from the Democratic ...

The Transylvania County’s Sheriff’s Office will provide temporary law enforcement coverage for the city of Brevard due to the local police department’s continued understaffing challenges.

U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards has introduced the Justice for America’s Veterans and Survivors Act to enhance data collection on the causes of death among veterans with the goal of helping ...

Nearly one in five adults in the U.S. experiences a mental health issue, according to a news release from Transylvania Regional Hospital. The hospital’s Fresh Start Program was created to ...

An increase in property taxes was recommended by Transylvania County Manager Jaime Laughter Tuesday night during her fiscal year 2026 budget presentation.

The Trump administration accused North Carolina’s election board on Tuesday of violating federal law by failing to ensure voter registration records of some applicants contained identifying numbers.

Things really start to heat up in the garden in June. Blooms are coming and going, warm season vegetable plants are really taking off and cool season vegetables are on ...

The following Transylvania County residents have been recognized for academic achievements. –Western Carolina University had more than 2,900 students named to the Chancellor’s List for spring 2025. To ...

This summer a favorite local summer music series returns to Blue Ridge Community College through four public ‘Music by the Lake’ performances. The outdoor musical concert series by Blue Ridge’s ...

The public is invited to a community relations dinner at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 5 at Schenck Job Corps. The evening will celebrate the achievements and work of its students, ...