Gardeners in this part of the country know not to plant before Mother’s Day. Even though April showers might bring warm days and May flowers, there is always a chance […]
North Carolina Wildlife Enforcement Officer Mark Ray and Wildlife Biologist Justin McVey are the go-to wild animal experts in our region. They offer the following information as part of their […]
Artist Janet Curtis has lived the island life we’ve have all dreamed about. “In the ‘90s I moved from the States to Green Turtle Key in the Bahamas,” she says. “I […]
Highlands and Cashiers are known for their support of fine art and craft. Here’s what is happening in some of your favorite local galleries. Mountain Mist Gallery of Cashiers is proud to […]
Randy Anthony’s first commission was at 15 years of age. That sale cemented a lifelong dedication to painting and sculpture. Decades later, his collectors span the entire Southeastern United States. […]
It’s hard to believe anyone would ever litter the beautiful Cullasaja Gorge, but stuff happens. And that’s why every year a group of dedicated volunteers put on their best pickin’ clothes […]
What do we Maconites have in common with Bibb County, Georgia? Answer: Nathaniel Macon, a North Carolina Congressman who served 1791 to 1828. The city of Macon, Georgia, and the county […]
A wounded buck limped into my yard last week. I recognized his distinctive rack. He was part of a small herd that frequents the wooded ridge on which I live. […]
I didn’t really want a cup of coffee. I don’t drink it anymore. Yet, at 7:00 this morning I was at Mickey D’s window ordering a senior decaf. An hour […]
Ginseng is derived from the Chinese word “Renshen” (Ren: person, and shen: root). Characteristically, the ginseng root splits into two leg-like extensions. On occasion, it grows into a complete figure. […]
