In the News & Online

Though relatively small in population compared to the other 99 NC counties, the work of GetSet Transylvania has received the attention of media on several fronts.

Check out some of the media below!

• PBSNC Kids Rootle Channel

  • PBSNC Kids Rootle Channel chose to highlight organizations and families during their July 24, 2021 Rootle Block Party at Home! The episode explores emotions and feeling and offers effective tools to manage big feelings (big excitement AND big sorrow and frustration).

• PBS showcased the work of GetSet Transylvania on their NC Impact Series.

  • Aired on 4/30/2020. Check out the full 20 minute episode or get the summary on this 2-minute clip

• How GetSet Transylvania has Promoted Early Education

  • Read about Past Family Dinner Series in The Transylvania Times (2/20/2020 edition)

• Story Booth Interview about Transylvania County’s Partnership with Sesame Street in Communities

  • Former County Commissioner Page Lemel, County Manager Jaime Laughter, and Senior Vice President of U.S. Social Impact at Sesame Workshop Jeanette Betancourt participated in this interview at the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners 2019 Conference

• Halloweenfest to Welcome Cookie Monster, Transylvania Times

  • Read the article (10/24/2019 edition)

• Get Set Transylvania Promoting Family Bonding, Transylvania Times

  • Read the article (9/11/2019 edition)

• Sesame Street to Return to Transylvania

  • Read the article (8/12/2019 edition)

• Our County’s Recognition at the National Association of Counties National Convention, Transylvania Times

  • Read the article (7/24/2019 edition)

• National Association of Counties (NACo) recognizes GetSet nationally

  • Read about the recognition of the GetSet Coalition in The Transylvania Times (5/13/2019 edition)

• Read about Sesame Street Picks Transylvania County as Initiative Partner in the Transylvania Times

  • Read the article (10/18/2018 edition)