Archive for the ‘Community’ Category

Santa’s Palette in Brevard NCMonday, December 6th, 2010

Have you started your Holiday shopping yet? The Transylvania Community Arts Council invites you to start that holiday shopping at their Santa’s Palette – Holiday Show & Sale going on now thru December 17. This art sale features high-quality hand-made items created by local artists. Artwork featured includes kudzu baskets, holiday dolls, folk art, cards,Read More

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Brevard Twilight Tour – 2010Monday, November 29th, 2010

The downtown streets of Brevard are transformed into a magical world of holiday cheer during the Heart of Brevard’s 23rd Annual Twilight Tour,December 4th, 2010. Our Twilight Tour takes a turn back in time, celebrating mountain traditions.  Get a glimpse of the various downtown shops and restaurants by hitching a horse carriage ride at any of theRead More

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Happy Thanksgiving to One and All!Thursday, November 25th, 2010

Thanksgiving is one of the most popular holidays in the United States today. No matter what you are giving thanks for this year, it’s a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends, share stories and relax. Enjoy some of these fun facts from Thanksgiving2010.net The holiday would not be the same however withoutRead More

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Phones Were Actually Used Only For Talking?Monday, November 22nd, 2010

Rooting around I found this November 4th Business Insider article byThomas Clayton the CEO of Bubble Motion. He has started, run, and worked for numerous high-tech companies, including BEA Systems and Bang Networks. I hope you enjoy – Remember when mobile devices were for actually making calls? Even iPhone fanboys will grudgingly admit that making callsRead More

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Brevard Little Theater Presents-Harvey A Whimsical DramaThursday, November 18th, 2010

The humorous, Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that has delighted audiences for decades. When the affable Elwood P. Dowd introduces his imaginary friend Harvey–a six-foot, three-inch tall rabbit–to guests at a society party, his sister has seen as much of his eccentric behavior as she can tolerate; she decides to have him committed to a sanitarium toRead More

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Brevard NC Business Achievers Win AwardsMonday, November 15th, 2010

In keeping with Transylvania County’s 2010 – 2012 Economic Development Strategic Plan Goal 1 Supporting Existing Business with a  key element to celebrate success and recognition of achievement, four local business owners and three winners of this year’s business plan competition were honored at a special reception on October 25 at the Library. “Businesses of theRead More

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Painting the Town for Over 25 YearsMonday, November 8th, 2010

Needless to say I was proud of the Success Story in the November 2010 issue of Transylvania County Planning and Economic Development’s Business E-Newsletter spotlighting my husband John Hysong and his business of over 25 years Brevard Paint and Decorating Center.  Here is the article as it appeared. John Hysong has seen plenty of bothRead More

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11 Obsolete Products Still Manufactured TodaySaturday, November 6th, 2010

According to BusinessInsider.com, Sony announced October 25th that its iconic Walkman player will no longer be manufactured. 31 years ago, the Walkman revolutionized the portability of music. It is surprising the Walkman is still around at all. Here are other obsolete products sited by BusinessInsider.com still being manufactured. 35mm Film – “Old school” photographers can stillRead More

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2010 General Election Transylvania County, NC 11-2-2010Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Keeping informed of the issues is important as election day approaches. Below is the listing of the Transylvania County Contests along with a link to a recorded candidates forum hosted by the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce. It is our Right and Privilege to VOTE! Please exercise your right and privilege. Click on the WSQL Logo to hear the recorded candidates forum. 2010Read More

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Brevard NC Chamber Business EXPO Tonight!Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Pass the Word! Come and Join us Tonight and Encourage your Friends too! Chamber Business EXPO Tonight! Porter Center at Brevard College  5:00-7:30 PM Play Games~ Network~ visit with your neighbors ~ Register to Win a TV Visit the booths at EXPO and enter to win a 42″ Flat Screen Plasma TV courtesy of Walmart-Brevard.

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