Safety Tip of the Month and Timely with Christmas around the corner - 09/30/09 12:58 PM
This month's safety tip comes from Priscilla Tinsley of Morrow Insurance Company here in Straus Park Brevard NC. I thought it was a timely article that deserved posting as we all know Christmas is around the corner and I know I'm not the only person that plugs in as many cords as possible when indoor or outdoor lights are used. Lets all live safer this year buy paying attention and not always taking a shortcut.
 With today's heavy use of electrical devices, it is quite common to run short of electrical outlets in the office, home or workshop. Often one will … (0 comments)

What happened to me last night on the way home - 09/30/09 12:24 PM
Last night on the way home from work at about 7PM on Highway 64 East in front of the Pisgah Forest Cemetery there was a road block with the highway patrol. They checked licenses and checked to be sure we were wearing our seat belt. Then they handed me a paper entitled Transylvania County Residents in all caps, large print and bold text. The paper went on to say that since January, 13 people have died on the roadways in our county, compared to only 2 at the same time last year. Of those 13, only 2 were properly restrained! If … (2 comments)

Monarch Butterflies & will fly over Brevard NC - 09/29/09 05:17 PM
I have started to see the butterflies as they migrate to Mexico so did some research and below is some really interesting information. Just another reason as I say why I love Brevard area so much with not only it's lifestyle but Nature!
I have always wondered how a butterfly can fly all the way to Mexico from upper states. Then next year their young will fly back again. Soon on the Blue Ridge Parkway there will be dark cloud like swarms for a better term. You can park at an overlook at Wagon Road Gap, at over 5,000 feet in elevation and … (0 comments)

Monarch Butterflies & will fly over Brevard - 09/29/09 05:15 PM
I have started to see the butterflies as they migrate to Mexico so did some research and below is some really interesting information. Just another reason as I say why I love Brevard area so much with not only it's lifestyle but Nature!
I have always wondered how a butterfly can fly all the way to Mexico from upper states. Then next year their young will fly back again. Soon on the Blue Ridge Parkway there will be dark cloud like swarms for a better term. You can park at an overlook at Wagon Road Gap, at over 5,000 feet in elevation and … (0 comments)

Fall Colors expected to be fabulous in and around the Brevard NC area - 09/29/09 02:04 PM
 
It's late September and we're starting to see good color in the region's higher elevations, particularly above 5000'. Mountains shielded the Asheville area from the worst of last week's Southeastern downpour, so the trees still have plenty of leaves. The US Forest Service predicts that peak colors in areas which received plentiful rain should be most vivid and vibrant when drier cooler weather triggers foliage change. Director of Horticulture at Biltmore Parker Andes explains, "If October progresses like previous years, then we'll have a dry month with the first frost near the middle of the month. This will mean great fall color, … (0 comments)

Just listed an in town Brevard NC 3 minute walk to Blue Ridge Community College - 09/28/09 06:16 PM
Hurry and take advantage of First Time Home Buyers Credit in this move in ready home. Highly sought after location with walking to college and restaurants, shops in just a few minutes.
Wonderful Cape Cod Style home close in home with new kitchen cabinets, refrigerator and stove, All hardwood floors, freshly repainted and ready to move in. There is a large detached shop/garage with electricity that is enclosed in the fully fenced in yard as is the house. Drive through and 2 walk through gates to enter fencing. A nearly new mower furnished to mow the all level lawn with an … (0 comments)

We need your help! VOTE If Little Bitsy wins all the funds go to animal rescue in WNC! - 09/28/09 11:51 AM
We need your help! Little Bitsy has been entered in the Cutest Dog Competition. She has been in the top 30 for 4 weeks straight and there are over 60,000 dogs entered. Wow! The contest runs for 12 weeks picking a weekly winner that wins $500. Then those 12 finalist run against each other - the top 3 win $5,000. All of this is voted on by the public. Out of the top four  judges pick a dog to win $1,000,000! If Little Bitsy wins all the funds go to animal rescue in WNC! Just imagine how many animals we could help! … (0 comments)

How good is your feedback from your agent after your house is shown and how secure is your house? - 09/28/09 10:23 AM
How good is your feedback from your agent is after your house is shown? The reason I ask is the North Carolina Mountain MLS and its regional board is about to vote on the new style of lock boxes and the agent keys to open them. Currently we have a system where and agent puts their digital key into the lock box located on or around your door, uses a code that's secure to only that agent, the box checks it versus the key and if they match, the key holder in the box opens to access the key to the … (0 comments)

This is an amazing Video to watch. Keep the Military in your prayers! - 09/25/09 04:13 PM
Here  is a report concerning PVT Channing Moss, who was impaled by a live  RPG during a Taliban ambush while on patrol. Army protocol says that  medevac choppers are never to carry anyone with a live round in him.   Even though they feared it could explode, the flight crew said  damn the protocol and flew him to the nearest aid station.   Again, protocol said that in such a case the patient is to be  put in a sandbagged area away from the surgical unit, given a shot  of morphine and left to wait (and die) until others are treated.   Again, the … (3 comments)

White House may extend homebuyer tax credit - 09/24/09 10:29 AM
White House may extend homebuyer tax credit (AP) – Sep 16, 2009 WASHINGTON — The White House is considering extending an $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers. Spokesman Robert Gibbs says the administration's economic team is evaluating the tax credit's impact on new home sales and will make a recommendation to the president. The federal tax credit covers up to 10 percent of the home price, or up to $8,000, for first-time buyers. Home sales must be complete by the end of November. The tax break is credited with helping the number of U.S. home sales rise slowly. Builders and real … (2 comments)

Upgrading the Homework Space With the school year under way - 09/23/09 05:00 PM
I found this article very interesting, even though I am an empty nester if I had young children I would highly consider where I would place the children's computers for safety sake. My comments are going beyond the article. But as adults we all see the quantity of spam and porn that comes across our e-mails and we have a DUTY to protect our children. I would die if I had a 6 year old looking on the computer and guess what pops up but naked women or worse.
So the article and making a workspace in the families public area … (0 comments)

Autumnal Equinox 2009: Facts on the First Day of Fall & great video - 09/23/09 04:36 PM
John Roachfor National Geographic News
Updated September 22, 2009
In the Northern Hemisphere fall officially begins at 5:19 a.m. ET on Tuesday, September 22, 2009-the autumnal equinox, or fall equinox. But don't be fooled by the notion that on the autumnal equinox the length of day is exactly equal to the length of night.
The true days of day-night equality always fall after the autumnal equinox and before the vernal, or spring, equinox, according to Geoff Chester, a public affairs specialist with the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C.
The difference is a matter of geometry, atmosphere, and language.
Equinox Illusions
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One Level living with location-location next to Straus Park in Brevard NC - 09/23/09 03:18 PM
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Large Farm House on 3 Acres For Rent in Brevard NC - 09/23/09 02:07 PM
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For Rent: 3BR/1BA Single Family House in Brevard, NC, $800/month - 09/23/09 01:50 PM
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IRS & National Association of Realtors Pressing Government to Extend Tax Credit - 09/21/09 02:38 PM
IRS Says 1.4 Million Taxpayers Have Used Tax Credit The IRS has released IR-2009-083 reporting that about 1.4 million taxpayers have filed (or amended) their 2008 income tax returns claiming the $8000 first-time homebuyer tax credit. This is roughly consistent with NAR's projections that about 1.8 million taxpayers will claim the credit. NAR also estimates that at least 355,000 of eligible sales would not have occurred without the credit. The IRS release also reminds taxpayers of the importance of getting to closing before the December 1 expiration of the credit and publicizes a YouTube video it has prepared to help taxpayers … (0 comments)

Fantastic Straus Lot with Long Range Views In Brevard NC - 09/18/09 06:47 PM
This is a wonderful easy to build on lot with long range winter views and possible year round. Enjoy all the amenities of Straus Park and Brevard NC. Straus features a lake for swimming, fishing, canoeing, miles of trails, Lake House for parties or just sitting around a fire, clay tennis courts. Straus Park is Brevard's most upscale community ideally located minutes from downtown, shopping, hospital & medical, Pisgah National Forest & more.   I list allot of land and this lot is truly and outstanding lot. I know for sure you will have fabulous winter views but I feel strongly … (0 comments)

Cool Elevation, Easy to build on, over 6 acres, paved roads and just outside of Brevard NC. What else can you ask for! - 09/18/09 06:44 PM
 
Gorgeous property in the highly desired community of Steel Creek in CedarMountain NC. Steel Creek is just minutes to the DuPont StateForest, Caesars Head State Park & Downtown Brevard. Greenville SC is less than an hour away as well as less for Hendersonville and 45 minutes to Asheville.
6+ acres and priced to sell. A must see!  http://www.homeinbrevard.com/propertylisting109-brevard-nc-6-georgeous-acres-in-steel-creek.aspx  
 
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Pre Construction pricing with Extreme LONG Range Views in Sylvan Heights Brevard NC - 09/18/09 01:49 PM
Impressive year-round Long range parkway & valley views. I only cut out a few trees so the view in person is even more spectacular in person and more can be cut to enhance a wider view. House will be built at a cool 2600'+ elevation. House will be built not only to your specifications with change orders and to be built upon a contract to build. This is a pre construction pricing and there are many options like adding a full unfinished basement or have it finished, and 660 sq. foot second level with 4th bedroom, bath and a bonus room. Second story … (0 comments)

Commercial-Residential property in Brevard NC Priced to Sell - 09/18/09 11:01 AM
 
This property has multiple uses. Currently it's used as a single family home but potential for multifamily, and then there is the 4 car garage built with the potential of converting to a business or other uses. The third=d building has been rented for many years to an insurance company. All buildings are in top shape condition and offer at least 15 parking spaces. Call me for more specifications today! 828-41-0375 and thanks for looking at this wonderful multiuse property.
3 buildings, 1-1400 Sq Ft currently leased to an insurance company, 2ND is a partially heated 1800sq ft garage that was … (0 comments)

Vote for Little Bitsy & help Brevard & Transylvania County with Rescue Dogs - 09/18/09 10:50 AM
Charlie's Angels        A Rescue Group for Abused and Abandoned Animals
Needs YOUR Help! 
Please go to the Cutest Dog Competition site at http://www.cutestdogcompetition.com/vote.cfm?h=08C91FF88447651C43B224AF9FFC1E6E  every day until the end of October and vote for "Little Bitsy". She is one of Evelyn Bridge's rescues and if Little Bitsy wins during the contest she wants to give it to Evelyn's Fund!  They are picking winners weekly so vote for her every day.  The votes go back to 0 on Sunday and the week begins again. 
 Let's see if we can win $500 (or more! ) to help other dogs just like Little Bitsy have happy endings too! 
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Discover Transylvania County! Home of Brevard NC - 09/18/09 10:30 AM
Discover Transylvania County!Transylvania County is a growing community, popular with people of all ages.  We can boast an unrivaled quality of life and thriving entrepreneurial businesses. Visit and you'll see why Rand McNally, the Wall Street Journal and National Geographic Traveler consistently name Transylvania County and Brevard as as one of America's top ten places to live, work and play!Proud PointsTransylvania County is the home of the Cradle of Forestry, the site of the first forestry school in America, founded in the early 1900s. More than 50% of Transylvania County is covered by our three parklands:  Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Forest and Gorges State Park.Our ideal … (0 comments)

Why you too should choose Brevard NC . Enjoy the video - 09/18/09 09:48 AM
Why Brevard, Look at this short video that features views of our Brevard College, our waterfalls, downtown Brevard, the Brevard music center and more. Need more information contact Jay today 828-421-0375 http://www.homeinbrevard.com/newspost219-brevard-nc-quality-of-life-video.aspx
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Horse Farm Just 2.8 Miles to DuPont State Forest Trail System - 09/16/09 02:13 PM
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Entertainment in Brevard NC - 09/11/09 05:13 PM
Entertainment in Brevard NC
 
Entertainment Transylvania County is rich in both cultural and recreation opportunities, from summer music at the Brevard Music Center to hiking, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, canoeing, camping and biking in the Pisgah National Forest. There are downtown events, such as the Festival of Arts, Brevard Philharmonic Orchestra, plus countywide revivals and music festivals.Transylvania County offers more than 15 summer and year round camps for both boys and girls. CampsFor information on area attractions, festivals, conventions, lodging, hiking, biking and camping visit Outdoor Recreation/Golf or contact:Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of CommerceOr The Tourism Development Authority175 E. Main St.Brevard, NC … (0 comments)

FREE Cradle of Forestry National Public Lands Day with the History of the site - 09/08/09 07:43 PM
If you have never had the chance to spend the day at the Cradle of Forestry you're missing out. Located in the Pisgah National Forest just a 10 minute drive from the entrance of the Forest in Brevard NC. I can attest that the trails are something to behold as well as the center itself. We think it's tough today to live, after seeing how the loggers and true mountain men and there families lived will make you count your blessings
National Public Lands Day Free Program: Water Wonders Spanish- Language Tour Saturday September 26, 2009 Guided walks in Spanish at … (0 comments)

Floodplain & flood mapping in the City of Brevard and Transylvania County - 09/08/09 02:59 PM
FloodPlain Issues in Summary Revised 9-8-2009 by Jay Kaiser (as interpreted by Barbara Tapley, 9/09) Below is a fantastic interpreted document for The City of Brevard in Transylvania County. The City of Brevard has rules and regulations somewhat similar but all the same different than that of the County in regards to what can and cannot be placed within a flood area.. The City has what is called the UDO Transylvania County is well known for its hundreds of waterfalls and the headwaters of the French Broad River. As is most river basins there is always a potential of flooding in … (0 comments)

Floodplain & flood mapping in the City of Brevard and Transylvania County - 09/08/09 02:59 PM
FloodPlain Issues in Summary Revised 9-8-2009 by Jay Kaiser (as interpreted by Barbara Tapley, 9/09) Below is a fantastic interpreted document for The City of Brevard in Transylvania County. The City of Brevard has rules and regulations somewhat similar but all the same different than that of the County in regards to what can and cannot be placed within a flood area.. The City has what is called the UDO Transylvania County is well known for its hundreds of waterfalls and the headwaters of the French Broad River. As is most river basins there is always a potential of flooding in … (0 comments)

Pisgah Forest Class Adopts A Manatee - 09/08/09 09:19 AM
Pisgah Forest Class Adopts A Manatee
Can you imagine a first grade student so caught up in a class study that he takes a chunk of Christmas vacation to follow-up on it? That's exactly what Andrew Howell did, and he and his family went to Florida to make this happen.Kelly Estep's first grade class at Pisgah Forest Elementary School has adopted an animal; her name is Georgia. Georgia is not quite the typical soft, cuddly pet. She is ten feet long and tips the scales at 1,635 pounds. Georgia is a manatee. She was orphaned as a newborn and taken from … (1 comments)

The Dreaded roof leak and how to find it tips! - 09/08/09 09:16 AM
If you're like me and I would have to think most long time home owners have all experienced a roof leak at one point and time. I have a roof that maybe 7 years old with 40 year shingles and one morning during a light rain I noticed in one of our bedrooms the dreaded water spot. After I made inspections and couldn't find the culprit I hired a professional roofer and within 15 minutes he had it fixed. I must have walked buy the problem several times,  as it turned out to be where a nail had pulled all the way … (0 comments)

Tired of the slow showerhead & needis replacing, Here's some must know tips - 09/03/09 03:47 PM
To remove simply unscrew the old head from the water pipe (check for and remove any set screws). Most can actually be unscrewed by hand. If not, use masking tape on the jaws of a wrench or a pair of Vise Grips (to prevent marring) and unscrew it. Turn slowly and hold the water supply line while you are unscrewing the showerhead - you don't want to break the supply pipe. Clean off the base and threads of the stem and then apply plumbers dope or tape around it. Visually inspect to make sure the shower head is straight and then … (0 comments)

History of Hendersonville NC Apple Festival - 09/02/09 02:48 PM
The 2009 North Carolina Apple Festival marks the sixty third consecutive years the event has been held. The Apple Festival is held on Labor Day Weekend each year (Friday through Monday) to recognize the importance of the apple and the apple industry to Henderson County and North Carolina.  Henderson County's Famous Apple Festival is an outgrowth of the original Henderson County Centennial Celebration held in 1938. Following the centennial celebration, it was decided by a group of leading citizens that an annual fall festival was more desirable. For two years, 1939 and 1940, the event was held at the conclusion of … (0 comments)

Apple Festival about to start in Hendersonville NC - 09/02/09 02:41 PM
The 2009 NC Apple Festival will be held on Main Street in downtown Hendersonville, NC over the weekend of September 4-7, 2009. The festival not only features a street fair with arts & crafts vendors but it includes continuous live musical entertainment, apple growers and their apples, children's & youth activities, special exhibits & open houses, food, and, to top it all off, on Labor Day, the King Apple Parade. Capture the spirit of a hometown celebration that has something for the whole family, with many individual events and entertainers throughout the festival. The festival is held annually, during the Labor … (0 comments)

N.C. Mountain State Fair will be in Western NC Sept. 11 thru 20th - 09/02/09 01:21 PM
A good ole mountain fair is hard to beat. Not only are there great rides, some of the best eating for non dieters, as well as some of the best shows featuring the best of the best local, and regional talent. I love taking my granddaughter to the fair as she dearly loves all the glitter, the animals and cotton candy! If you like horses, cows, chickens, rabbits, sheep, goats, donkeys and much more then this is the place for you. It offers an up close view of the animals and I am sure many of the readers have never seen what … (0 comments)

 
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