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The Fall of Immunity and the Rise of Sickness
WARNING: This article contains some harsh realities, but we are not without hope. Too many are getting sick already this winter. The rise of influenza and the common cold and now the stomach virus that lasts days instead of 24 hours is happening beyond “normal!” The antibiotics are losing their potency against the very strong superbugs that are overtaking …
Welcoming Dana Wadsworth, MD to Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
There’s something magical about the Plateau. It beckons the very best. Dana Wadsworth, MD, heard that call 15 years ago when she bought a cabin in Highlands. A decade-and-a-half later she surrendered fulltime to Highlands’ beauty, serenity and a deep feeling of connectedness. Dr. Wadsworth is the newest addition to the outstanding staff of the Mission Community Primary Care health …
Shots Rang Out in Cashiers NC
On a wet, overcast, hot, August afternoon in 1901, 50-year-old Evan F. Pell, a well-known and highly respected Cashiers resident, was shot and bludgeoned to death in the road outside the front door of his general store. The following details of this event are taken from the testimony of witnesses to the crime, found in the records of the Macon …
Horses in Highlands
When the 19th century turned 20, horseback riding was a favorite pastime in Highlands. Potts Livery Stable had a thriving business. By 1920, when cars were introduced to Highlands, speed limits were enforced for this new rumbling, racing beastie on four wheels. One might have thought horses were exempt, but they had speed limits, too. That was an insult to …
What’s Tweeting at Highlands Plateau Audubon Society
Every winter since 1900, the National Audubon Society has sponsored a winter bird count called the Christmas Bird Count or CBC. Today, CBCs take place across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and beyond. The CBC mobilizes over 2,400 counting groups including over 60,000 individuals whose counts total upwards of 70 million birds. These yearly bird counts become part of what …
Growing Knowledge at Highlands Biological Station
Highlands is wonderfully diverse area with more species of plants and animals than nearly any other temperate rainforest ecosystem. The Highlands Plateau supports a variety of northern affinity species that are rarely found in the Southeastern United States, for example, golden-winged warblers, birch trees, and spruce trees. This tremendous diversity extends to our insects as well. Highlands serves as a …
Winter Gardening
When the weather outside is frightful, gardening inside can be joyful. Sure, there are houseplants you can tend, or you could resort to your science class project days and build a terrarium. First let’s look at the word “Terrarium” (don’t say it five times real fast. You just did, didn’t you?). “Terra” means earth. In mythology, Terra Mater translates to …
Glorious Glen Falls
We’ve all heard of Glen Falls, right? Visit on a weekend in spring, summer, or fall and the trail is like a superhighway through the woods. I tend to crave solitude in the woods and thus avoid Glen Falls during these seasons, but can luckily find peace here in the cold and quiet winter months. Glen Falls is actually …
Deep Bone Nourishment
Learning to live well in a strong body has been Ashby Underwood’s livelihood. She is a mother, wife, activist, writer, kitchen witch, and owner of Yoga Highlands. Over her many years as a yogi and Rolf Method of Structural Integration practitioner she has learned that there is far more beauty in strength than outward appearances. She understands that many of …
Victuals & Rituals at Old Edwards Inn & Spa
The Old Edwards Inn and Spa opens its doors during the winter months for a host of exciting events. On Saturday, January 13, they are hosting a Schug Wine Dinner with winemaker Michael Cox. Cozy up at The Farm for an evening of live music by Wirewood and a multi-course paired menu by Chef Chris Huerta and Madison’s culinary team. …
Exceptional 2018 Season at Highlands PAC
The 36th Season of the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival ended with a bang – as one patron stated, “I don’t know how the Festival gets better every year, but it does! But we refuse to rest on our laurels; we are hard at work making the 37th Season of the Festival the best ever.” Those phenomenal artists who enthralled you …
New Directions for Highlands-Cashiers Players
Highlands Cashiers Players will be showcasing four new directors at their Dinner Theater March 15–17 and March 22–24. These community members have agreed to take on this challenging role and bring with them exciting perspectives. Paul Herron is a retired marketing executive and a tennis pro. He volunteers teaching tennis in the community. He also starred in plays at the …
