(Lophodytes cucullatus) This distinctive winter resident can be found on wooded ponds where it feeds on fish, crustaceans and insects. The hammerhead crest is mostly white in males and brown […]
The bog turtle, North America’s smallest turtle, lives right here, free as he should be, in the Western North Carolina mountains. Gabrielle Graeter, wildlife biologist and herpetologist for the North […]
Sweet Potato with Brussels Sprouts and Pomegranate Seeds Anything with pomegranate looks great on the holiday table. This simple and colorful vegetarian dish can be enjoyed both hot and cold. […]
It’s November and time to pull out the family recipes. While we know you’re obligated to present the ubiquitous pumpkin and pecan pies, Sarah Sloan of Highlands suggests you might […]
What’s in a pour? You’ll notice that the quality and variety of wines available by the glass in most restaurants has improved. As people become more wine savvy, expectations have […]
Interviewing excellent chefs has to be on my Top 10 List! Getting to know Meritage Bistro Chef Michael Alton reinforced the thrill of my current Laurel beat. Sitting in Meritage […]
When Deb Hudson was a little girl and people asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up she’d say, “Everything!” She’s well on her way to doing […]
The Highlands Performing Arts Center presents Live via Satellite performances from Moscow and London during November. The National Theatre of London will offer three encore productions – “One Man, Two Guvnors,” […]
There will be a Christmas Carol Sing at Highlands First Presbyterian Church at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 3, after the Olde Mountain Christmas Parade. Stell Huie will be the […]
The Highlands Community Christian Chorale Christmas Concert performances will take place at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 10, and Sunday, December 11, at Highlands First Presbyterian Church, the host for […]
