Jonathan Rich

North Carolina

Sports and Education Reporter at The Transylvania Times

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Articles

Transylvanian of the Week: Emrie Jackson

Jan 7, 2025 | transylvaniatimes.com | Jonathan Rich

Emrie Jackson may not be a Transylvania County native, but the editor-in-chief of Territory magazine certainly has strong affinity for Brevard and its surrounding communities. She began working on the annual business publication in 2020 with the first issue published in 2022.
Army Corps of Engineers OKs debris removal in county

Dec 10, 2024 | transylvaniatimes.com | Jonathan Rich

The Transylvania County Board of Commissioners Monday learned the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved the area for debris pickup within the public right of way, but this free service will not begin until sometime later this month. “We had hoped to see that begin as early as Dec.
City seeks options on affordable housing project

Dec 3, 2024 | transylvaniatimes.com | Jonathan Rich

Brevard City Council received an update on soil conditions at a possible affordable housing project Monday night and while the results were not favorable most members are hopeful a collaboration on property owned by Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church is still viable. In June the city of Brevard signed a lease-agreement with Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church to pursue the creation of an affordable housing development on a 4.7-acre lot behind the church.
City seeking input on property use

Dec 2, 2024 | transylvaniatimes.com | Jonathan Rich

For the past two years Brevard City Council has identified the creation of affordable and workforce housing as one of its top priorities and in 2023 officials partnered with the UNC School of Government’s Development Finance Initiative to explore potential local affordable housing development opportunities.
Pardee expanding medical care to former College Plaza location

Dec 2, 2024 | transylvaniatimes.com | Jonathan Rich

After months of speculation, representatives for UNC Pardee Health have confirmed plans to redevelop the two-acre College Plaza shopping center in downtown Brevard as a comprehensive medical office space which will open to patients in early 2026. In April sixteen commercial tenants of the 35,00-square-foot building across from the Brevard College campus were informed a non-profit organization was in the process of purchasing the property.
City touts progress on housing Helene-displaced families

Nov 20, 2024 | transylvaniatimes.com | Jonathan Rich

Roughly 52 homes within the city of Brevard limits were substantially damaged by Hurricane Helene and officials have been involved in finding temporary housing for at least 15 families. Brevard Mayor Maureen Copelof Monday updated City Council on local efforts to assist with housing for those impacted by Helene. “None of those homes could continue to be occupied and so we suddenly had 52 families looking for somewhere to stay,” Copelof said. “Brevard Music Center really stepped up.
County commissioners critical of FEMA response in western NC

Nov 15, 2024 | cnhinews.com | Jonathan Rich

Transylvania County officials continue to assist people impacted by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina after an estimated $28 million in direct damage to homes and businesses, but members of the Board of Commissioners find the response by the Federal Emergency Management Agency lacking in certain areas. Tuesday Transylvania County Manager Jaime Laughter updated commissioners on the emergency response to the storms.
Commissioners critical of FEMA response

Nov 12, 2024 | transylvaniatimes.com | Jonathan Rich

Transylvania County officials continue to assist people impacted by Hurricane Helene after an estimated $28 million in direct damage to homes and businesses, but members of the Board of Commissioners find the response by the Federal Emergency Management Agency lacking in certain areas. Transylvania County Manager Jaime Laughter Tuesday updated commissioners on the emergency response to the storms.
More outdoor areas reopening after Hurricane's impact

Nov 10, 2024 | transylvaniatimes.com | Jonathan Rich

Six weeks after Hurricane Helene ravaged sections of western North Carolina, more and more outdoor areas that were closed by the storm have reopened to the public. On Wednesday, Nov.
County incumbents retain commissioners’ seats

Nov 6, 2024 | transylvaniatimes.com | Jonathan Rich

Unofficial election results for the Transylvania County Board of Commissioners have all four Republican incumbents with enough votes to remain in office. Teresa McCall received the highest total of votes in the race for three seats on the board. The initial tally indicates she received 10,780 votes (18.91%) to start her second term with the commissioners. “I want to thank the voters of Transylvania County for the faith and trust they have shown me.