The Transylvania County Department of Social Services offices will be closed on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for staff retreat/professional development. DSS staff will be on call to respond to any emergencies. For more information, contact the Department of Social Services at (828) 884-3174. Offices will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025.