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Picturing the past: Roadway tourism in Transylvania County

Editor’s Note: This is part of a history series on popular tourism activities in Transylvania County. A corresponding display is on the second floor of the Transylvania County Library through

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Picturing the past: Paul's Produce store and Paul Patterson | Lifestyles

Some readers may be surprised to learn that one of the oldest commercial buildings in Brevard still standing is Paul’s Produce Stand, currently El Ranchero Mexican restaurant. Despite its humble

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Picturing the past: England Street's namesake | Lifestyles

When Transylvania County was founded in 1861 many of the earliest organizers had Brevard streets named for them in honor of their contributions to the community. The next founder to

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Picturing the past: Caldwell Street's namesake | Lifestyles

Editor's Note: This article is part of a series on street namesakes in Brevard.

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Picturing the past: Probart Street's namesake | Lifestyles

Editor's note: This article is part of a series on street namesakes in Brevard.

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Picturing the past: Probart Street's Namesake (Part 1) | Lifestyles

Editor’s note: This article is part of a series on street namesakes in Brevard.

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Picturing the past: library display features writer-illustrator couple

Note: This article is reprinted from a July 7, 2022 version.

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Picturing the past: educator Ethel K. Mills

Ethelyn “Ethel” Kennedy Mills was born on Feb. 20, 1902 in Franklin to James and Florine Kennedy and was the fourth of six children. James was an Episcopal minister who

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Picturing the past: Anne's Beauty Bar | Lifestyles | transylvaniatimes.com

Many beauty and barber shops served Transylvania over the years, and one such business was Anne’s Beauty Bar (1946-1957). Owned by Mrs. Anne Norton Pearce, Anne’s Beauty Bar provided ladies

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Picturing the past: the Girl Scout Little House movement

The local Girl Scout Little House had its grand opening 75 years ago on Oct. 24, 1948 thanks in large part to the efforts of a local women’s group headed

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