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Adam Bigelow will present the Zahner Lecture on June 22.

Adam Bigelow will present the Zahner Lecture on June 22.

Bigelow to host Zahner Lecture

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
The Highlands Biological Foundation’s highly anticipated Zahner Conservation Lecture series is set to captivate audiences once again on Thursday, June 22 at 6 p.m. Prepare for an enlightening evening as horticulturist Adam Bigelow takes the stage to discuss “Native Plants for the Vegetable Garden.
The Empire Trio will play the PAC on Sunday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m.

The Empire Trio will play the PAC on Sunday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Empire Trio to play the PAC

News Staff
Thursday, June 8, 2023
The Highlands Performing Arts Center will present the Empire Trio, back by popular demand on Sunday, June 11 at 7:30pm. Empire Trio is an exhilarating and uniquely talented classical crossover ensemble, that has been taking concert halls by storm all over the world.
Hundreds of green thumbs flocked to the annual Mountain Garden Club plant sale on Saturday morning at the town baseball field.

Hundreds of green thumbs flocked to the annual Mountain Garden Club plant sale on Saturday morning at the town baseball field.

Plant sale draws hundreds

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, June 1, 2023
A cold drizzle did nothing to slow the droves of plant lovers who lined up bright and early for the annual Mountain Garden Club plant sale on Saturday. With dozens of varieties of native plants available for purchase, volunteers did their best to direct traffic once the floodgates opened at 9 a.m.
The Foxfire Boys will be one of the featured acts during the first-ever “Gala Review” at the Highlands Performing Arts Center.

The Foxfire Boys will be one of the featured acts during the first-ever “Gala Review” at the Highlands Performing Arts Center.

Gala Review brings talent together at the PAC

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Since its grand opening in 2022, the new theater at the Highlands Performing Arts Center has been receiving rave reviews. In order to keep the facility in tip top shape, the PAC staff and board will be hosting the first-ever “Gala Review” at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 3.
Steep Canyon Rangers will play a sold out show in Highlands on Sunday.

Steep Canyon Rangers will play a sold out show in Highlands on Sunday.

Steep Canyon Ranger to play the PAC on Sunday

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, May 11, 2023
If you want to be among the crowd to watch Steep Canyon Rangers tear up the Highlands Performing Arts Center stage, you hopefully bought your tickets early. For the second time in as many shows, the PAC is completely sold out for Sunday night’s performance.

Macon County author releases new book

News Staff
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Just in time for the arrival of spring and the Appalachian Trail Celebration, local author Victor Treutel’s newest book, “When the Dogwoods Bloom” is now available.
Photo by Ryan Hanchett/Staff Mountain Findings board members Jill Helmer, Steve Parnell, Steve Mehder, Delaine Mehder, John Warner, Amy Cooper and Beth Townes presented two new rescue motorcycles, safety equipment and a trailer to Todd Doster with Macon County EMS and members of Macon County Squad 4 fire and rescue. Not pictured are board members Lou Rosebrock and Dan Rupp.

Photo by Ryan Hanchett/Staff Mountain Findings board members Jill Helmer, Steve Parnell, Steve Mehder, Delaine Mehder, John Warner, Amy Cooper and Beth Townes presented two new rescue motorcycles, safety equipment and a trailer to Todd Doster with Macon County EMS and members of Macon County Squad 4 fire and rescue. Not pictured are board members Lou Rosebrock and Dan Rupp.

Mountain Findings donates funds for rescue motorcycles

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Mountain Findings was looking for a unique way to give back to the community. A call to Macon County Emergency Services provided an outlet.
Sky Valley City Hall will soon be located at 3608 Highway 246 at the former site of Ed West Realty.

Sky Valley City Hall will soon be located at 3608 Highway 246 at the former site of Ed West Realty.

Sky Valley moving to new City Hall

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
After 25 years of Sky Valley City Hall being located at 3444 Highway 246, it officially will be relocated less than a mile up the road to 3608 Highway 246 in Sky Valley in the next few months.
April Franqueza, a pastry chef at High Hampton in Cashiers, is a contestant in Food Network’s “Spring Baking Championship.” The show will begin airing on March 6.

April Franqueza, a pastry chef at High Hampton in Cashiers, is a contestant in Food Network’s “Spring Baking Championship.” The show will begin airing on March 6.

High Hampton chef to appear on Food Network show

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Growing up, High Hampton pastry chef April Franqueza has always had a love for baking. It runs in the family, since her mother, grandmother, and father also had a passion for baking, especially cakes made in the shapes of bunnies or elephants.