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The holiday season is right around the corner and shoppers are crowding malls and discount stores to buy the latest gadgets and find the best deals.

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According to the National Fire Protection Association, while only 32 percent of home heating fires involve space heaters, space heaters are involved in 79 percent of home heating… Read More

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month.  National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in November… Read More

Halloween is just a few days away!  It is an exciting time of year for kids.  Here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help ensure… Read More

Held every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of… Read More

With hunting season in full swing, the woods are full of anxious hunters, watching and waiting for the perfect opportunity to take a shot at their prey. While hunting season is… Read More

Several weeks ago, Project Empathy hosted a Time to Talk About Bikes at Brevard College.  A diverse group of panelists, including Chief Deputy Eddie Gunter and others, had… Read More

Every day millions of students use school buses as transportation to and from school.  Although school buses represent the safest form of highway transportation, there are a number of safety… Read More

Every day millions of students use school buses as transportation to and from school.  Although school buses represent the safest form of highway transportation, there are a number of safety… Read More

Each year at this time when students and teachers return to school, we like to offer a few reminders for some basic back to school safety.  Parents can teach their children the following safety… Read More

Where did the summer go? Many have already returned to some of our private and charter schools, and public schools will have students returning this Wednesday.  With children heading… Read More

It’s that time of the year again.  I am very excited to announce the sixth annual 2019 Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy!

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Reporting an active shooter

According to Becker’s Hospital Review,… Read More

"Active shooter on premises" are words that instill terror. However, these incidents seem to permeate the American psyche. Even with seemingly endless reports of these attacks… Read More

Summer is here! Take a minute to read these tips to help you, your family, and neighbors stay cool and safe:

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Many of you are likely enjoying these long summer days outside with your pets. Although this can be a fun time of the year for your furry friends, it’s also important to remember… Read More

Summer has unofficially begun! Neighbors across the country are already planning vacations, swimming play dates, July 4th celebrations, and finding many other ways to celebrate… Read More

Once you have completed your concealed carry course, you must apply for a permit at the Transylvania County Sheriff's Office. After you've scheduled with the sheriff's office and go… Read More

An increasing number of people across North Carolina are getting their concealed handgun permits (CHPs), also known as a CCH permit. 

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Today, we at the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office honor and remember the brave men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to secure the freedoms we all enjoy.  Let us all… Read More