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Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff The forest service said the final plan balances the tradeoffs among the multiple uses of national forests including recreation, timber, water, wilderness and wildlife habitat.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff The forest service said the final plan balances the tradeoffs among the multiple uses of national forests including recreation, timber, water, wilderness and wildlife habitat.

SELC’s take on the revised Forest Management Plan

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series covering the Nantahala, Pisgah Forest Managment Plan. When it comes to protecting national forests, the Southern Environmental Law Center holds that as one of its top priorities. According to the center’s website, the center advocates for the U.S.

‘Funniest Man in America’ coming to Highlands PAC

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 10, 2022
What started out as a dare to stand up and perform comedy at an open mic night in 1982, led to traveling to 38 states in the nation and overseas for “The Funniest Man in America,” James Gregory. Before 1982, Gregory said there were no live standup comedy venues anywhere in the country.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Closed for several years, the property was purchased by Indigo Road - an Atlanta-based restaurant group - and opened to the public in July of last year.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Closed for several years, the property was purchased by Indigo Road - an Atlanta-based restaurant group - and opened to the public in July of last year.

Celebrating Valentine’s Day at Skyline Lodge

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 10, 2022
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, director of rooms at Skyline Lodge, Lauren Skidmore, said their hotel and restaurant is the perfect romantic getaway for couples.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff With increased interest in summer programs at the Highlands Nature Center, the Highlands BIological Foundation hired Holly Theobald as the second full-time education specialist.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff With increased interest in summer programs at the Highlands Nature Center, the Highlands BIological Foundation hired Holly Theobald as the second full-time education specialist.

Nature Center hires second full-time education specialist

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 10, 2022
For the first time ever, the Highlands Biological Foundation will have two full-time education specialists running public programs and camps at the Highlands Nature Center.
Photo by Jake Browning/The Franklin Press A view of the new Angel Medical Center under construction on One Center Court, off Sylva Road in Franklin.

Photo by Jake Browning/The Franklin Press A view of the new Angel Medical Center under construction on One Center Court, off Sylva Road in Franklin.

Angel Medical Center coming together

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Last Friday, Mission Health and HCA Healthcare invited members of the media to tour the new 82,500 square-foot facility in Franklin, and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital CEO Tom Neal said they are excited to continue their partnership with Angel Medical Center in its new location.
Along with a new name for the resident organization, Mountain Theatre Company (MTC) at The Highlands Playhouse announces their 2022 season.

Along with a new name for the resident organization, Mountain Theatre Company (MTC) at The Highlands Playhouse announces their 2022 season.

Highlands Playhouse announces production company name, 2022 season

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Theater or Theatre? Simply put, A theater is a venue you visit to enjoy entertainment. The theatre is the performance-driven art form. Highlands Community Theatre Inc., the resident theatre company at The Highlands Playhouse, has gone through many phases in its 83-year history.