This final installment on the Orphan Strip & The Walton War will address the immediate causes, military engagements, and the near-decade of contention that followed the Walton War. Though the

In Part II of this Picturing the Past series, the focus will primarily be on the extenuating circumstances which inevitably led to the Walton War. Historically countless wars have been

A war is a legacy event; when a war was held within the confines of a modest-sized county, it seems the type of event that would be ingrained in the heritage of the town.

The Brevard Connection to Trapper John, M.D. By Helaine Kranz In 1968, Dr. Dick Hornberger wrote a book using the pen name Richard Hooker. He based the book on his

Bakeries have adapted alongside changing food purchasing options and preferences. Despite the nostalgia associated with bakeries gone-by, they’ve stayed relevant and significant in the hearts and minds of the community.

Bakeries continue to delight our hearts and bellies through sharing food for comfort, celebration, and community. Although home bakers abound and many retailers and coffee shops have baked goods, for

The aroma of freshly baked bread wafting in the air leaves many people with an emotional wave of nostalgia, comfort, calm, and peace. For centuries, our hearths and communities have

Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) has been providing meaningful employment for special needs adults since 1966. It began as a project of the Jaycees under the direction of Sue Davis, and

Service clubs have had a long history in the U.S.; in the 1910s service clubs took off in popularity, beginning with the Rotary Club in 1905. Many similar groups followed,

Within the Pisgah National Forest of Transylvania County, one rustic cabin remains in its original location: the Hiram King House. An early settler of the region, Hiram King is recorded