Lake Toxaway News

Transylvania County celebrates its rich cultural and artistic heritage for a week beginning Friday.

Sally Noran, Lake Toxaway * published May 6, 2008 12:15 am Comments on Topix forums : Two things about Obama's judgment worry me: First, I would never stay in a church for 20 years if I did not agree with the ... via The Asheville Citizen-Times

Whitewater Cove's Bloomin' Affair Plant Sale will be today-Saturday at the Jiffy Lube parking lot on the Asheville Highway in Brevard. via Asheville Citizen-Times

“They were just out hiking, enjoying the scenery, and it led to that.”

A 22-year-old man who died after a fall over a waterfall near the Gorges State Park has been identified as a student at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. via HendersonvilleNews.com

Transylvania County firefighters and rescue workers are looking for a man believed to have gone over the waterfall on the Horsepasture River, a county rescue dispatcher said. via HendersonvilleNews.com

“The college has no reason to investigate this matter”

Three Brevard College students and four local residents appeared in court Thursday morning on assault charges only to have their cases postponed until June. via HendersonvilleNews.com

Samuel David Janowitz, born March 24, weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces. His grandparents are Jerry and Barbara Janowitz, of Apex, and Sonny and Cheryl Canipe, of Newton. via The Asheville Citizen-Times

“Brevard College takes seriously our students' rights to a safe educational experience”

Three Brevard College students and a local resident who said they were victims of an assault have subsequently been charged with assault and making threats. via HendersonvilleNews.com

“There is lot of rain that is coming up from the gulf that is going to be riding up here and then as the cold air comes on down...who knows, maybe we will see some flakes of snow here too Saturday morning.”

More needed rain is streaming into the Southern Appalachians today on the heels of Tuesday's storm that brought 3 to 6 inches across the Blue Ridge. via HendersonvilleNews.com

RALEIGH - The state Board of Transportation approved contracts for a repaving project in Transylvania County and three bridge replacements around Western North Carolina Thusday. via Asheville Citizen-Times

Road crews worked through out the night to fix part of U.S. 64 near N.C. 281 in Lake Toxaway after the highway was washout due to heavy rains on Tuesday. via HendersonvilleNews.com

“There were some downed power lines, but it was mostly just the wind blowing limbs into lines and shorting them out”

Storms across Western North Carolina on Tuesday brought downed trees, power outages and minor flooding, but no reported injuries or damage to homes. via The Asheville Citizen-Times

“There were some places that were rating a 10, which means no insurance deduction. That should fall to a 5 or a 6 now that they've got that substation”

Transylvania County commissioners unanimously approved revisions in the county's fire district maps in an effort to help local fire departments provide more efficient service. via HendersonvilleNews.com

Stormy days won't continue into weekend The storm system that spawned deadly tornados killing 50 or more people across the South lost its punch when it hit the mountains Wednesday. via HendersonvilleNews.com

A Lake Toxaway man charged with murder died at Transylvania Community Hospital Saturday after experiencing respiratory distress. via HendersonvilleNews.com

A man charged with murdering his daughter's boyfriend has filed multiple notices of defense, while a man charged with the second-degree murder of his infant stepson has had his bond reduced. via HendersonvilleNews.com

“We are honored to partner with so many fine organizations and individuals in Polk County. A caring and loving community is such a gift for all of us.”

The Transylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross received a special honor Oct. via HendersonvilleNews.com

“AAA's requirements for a Four Diamond rating are rigorous, and those that win it are among the best hotels and restaurants in the world”

A touring boat takes visitors for a ride in front of the Greystone Inn on Lake Toxaway. via HendersonvilleNews.com

TRANSYLVANIA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, Brevard A daughter to: n Ashley Cornett and Garrett DeMoss Jr., of Brevard. via Asheville Citizen-Times

“You've got to get to normal before you can knock out the drought”

Listening to the pitter-patter of the rain on the roof much of this week, it has been easy to forget we're in one of the worst droughts in recent history. via HendersonvilleNews.com