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Is It Time To Buy a Second Home?Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

According to the Wall Street Journal, now may be the perfect time to buy a second or vacation home. Prices are 25% below their 2006 highs.  Values abound, particularly in beach or mountain communities. Connestee Falls has the best of both worlds with our beautiful mountains and our four lakes that include our beach onRead More

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Connestee Falls 40TH ANNIVERSARY REGATTASunday, July 17th, 2011

Saturday, Augest 13th is  the date of one of the many Connestee Falls 40th Anniversary celebrations with its 40th Anniversary Regatta at Atagahi Park located on one of four mountain lakes in Connestee Falls. Cardboard boats may not be the most seaworthy of vessels, but they’ll be the stars of the day in construction competition, derring-do races, aRead More

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Brevard NC Fourth of July Celebration – 2011Sunday, June 26th, 2011

Uncle Woody wants you!   Make plans now to spend your holiday weekend in beautiful  downtown Brevard. Where else can you catch the hometown spirit, but in Downtown Brevard for Independence Day! We start off with a bang early in the morning with the 5K/10K Firecracker Run, organized by the Brevard Rotary Club. During the day,Read More

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Memorial Day – a Day of Remembrance & ThankfulnessMonday, May 30th, 2011

As we go about our planned Memorial Day events, let us stop and reflect as to why we have this day set aside. It is a day to commemorate and remember all those who have died in our nation’s service as well as those in the past and currently serving our great country to protectRead More

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Brevard NC~8th Annual White Squirrel Festival!Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Get Ready To Go Nuts May 28th and 29th in downtown Brevard North Carolina at the 8th annual White Squirrel Festival! The Southeast Tourism Society chose the White Squirrel Festival and the Squirrel Box Derby as a Top 20 Event for the month of May 2009! This year’s event promises to be even bigger andRead More

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Transylvania County 150 years ~ Weaving a Tapestry of CommunitySunday, May 22nd, 2011

I am privileged and honored to call Brevard North Carolina home which is known as “The Land of the Waterfalls” located in Transylvania County celebrating its Sesquicentennial this year. According to the Transylvania County GenWeb Project, Transylvania County was formed in 1861 from Henderson and Jackson Counties, but it had a long history before thatRead More

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Finding the Perfect Community to Call Home in Brevard NCThursday, February 24th, 2011

Finding that perfect community neighborhood to call home has a big impact on your lifestyle. Is it close to your favorite spots? Connestee Falls is only 6 miles from downtown Brevard voted one of the best small towns in America. Shopping trip anyone? We are only 2 hours from Charlotte NC- 1.5 hours from GreenvilleRead More

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Brevard NC Land of the Waterfalls Art Gallery RelocatedThursday, February 24th, 2011

The Land of Waterfalls Art Gallery is an artist’s cooperative whose members include local fine artists. Each artist has a unique talent, style and a variety of media represented. Experience fine art while visiting the falls at Connestee Falls Park located next to the gallery. The Gallery will have a Ribbon cutting by the ChamberRead More

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Connestee Falls Residential 2011 RE ClosingsMonday, February 21st, 2011

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7 Tips on Preventing Winter Home FiresMonday, January 31st, 2011

According to RISMEDIA dated , January 6, 2011—The cold weather and winter conditions often bring an increase in home fires as many people use alternate heating sources such as space heaters, fireplaces, or coal or wood stoves to stay warm. Fires related to heating are the second leading cause of home fires in this country,Read More

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