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The Connestee Falls Student Scholarship Program held its Annual Gala to celebrate the life-changing generosity of its donors, its 39 year history of raising money for local students to attend college and to hear from some of the recipients as they express their gratitude for the chance to chase their dreams. Five of the 57 students who received Connestee Falls' scholarships for 2026-2027 spoke to the record breaking crowd of 257 attendees. Blue Ridge Community College's Elora

What a great night at the Connestee Falls Scholarship Gala! If you missed it (or want to watch it again), spend 10 minutes watching the video below and learn about the history of the program and the wonderful students we are supporting.

CFSSP is honored to be the featured Donor in the Blue Ridge Community College Newsletter: For nearly 40 years, the Connestee Falls Student Scholarship Program has supported students across Transylvania County. They have been investing in students at the Blue Ridge Community College campus for just as long, demonstrating their commitment to the futures of the children in their community. This past year, Connestee Falls raised $51,000 for scholarships at Blue Ridge, and we will

CFSSP: So Many Donation Opportunities! Can We Count You In? As this year’s Connestee Falls Student Scholarship Program (CFSSP) approaches our festive annual Celebration of Education Gala on September 17, we have a lot to celebrate and hope you will join us. We also have quite a few more opportunities to contribute to our 2026 goal of $300,000! The 39th Annual Golf Tournament on August 20 and 21 concluded with a grand total of $9,832! Thank you to the many players who made it

(l to r) CFPOA General Manager Nathan Freeland; Jackson Guinn, Nick Owen, and Head Golf Pro Kurt Stegle The CF Student Scholarship Program congratulates Connestee Falls employees Nick Owen and Jackson Guinn, each awarded an $5,000 scholarship to further their career goals. Nick graduated from Rosman High School and began working for Connestee Falls in March 2023 in golf operations, cleaning carts and assisting golfers with club cleaning and bag storage. He advanced to the

Our goal this year is to increase the numbers of individual donors by 10%.

On May 21st, 2026, at the 43rd Annual Awards Night for Transylvania County Schools, the Connestee Falls Student Scholarship Program awarded $153,000 to 25 students who distinguished themselves among their teachers and peers with their grades, extra-curricular activities and their community involvement. As Board member Debra Izard announced the total amount, there was a collective "wow" from the packed auditorium at Brevard High School! In CFSSP's 39th year, there was another

What you instantly notice when talking with Mya Parlier is her love of life and connecting with nature, music, community service and...

For the past 38 years, the Connestee Falls Student Scholarship Program has supported students across Transylvania County to attend...

Our goal this year is to increase the numbers of individual donors by 10%.

Ever wonder what some of the CFSSP student recipients are doing now? Here’s an update of what is happening with several students who are...

As classes resume at Brevard College this fall, English major Christine Keever is gearing up for her junior year as a varsity...

On a bright sunny afternoon in Brevard, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Trinity Wilbanks. As we sat and talked, that sunny day...

“To better serve the county in which I was raised and so dearly love”, is the impetus that drove Brandon Holden to complete his degree in...

By Debbie Loeb Not many young people grow up knowing exactly what they want to do in life. Rhiannon Barnes is the exception and was a...

By Mary Jo Penna You do not have to look far to find talented young people in Transylvania County, and Julia Lusk is one of them. Julia...

The Newbies Board wishes to thank all those who participated in our second annual Bee Bazaar, a fundraiser for the CF Student Scholarship...

A native of New Orleans, Elise Poché moved to this area when she was 7 years old. She explains that her younger brother's birth in 2008...

May 27, 2022 On Thursday, May 19, 20 seniors from Brevard and Rosman high schools took the stage to receive scholarships from the...

By Mary Jo Penna Jul 21, 2022 The first thing you notice about Jami Stewart is her smile. The next thing you discover is that she is a...