Even if you didn’t like Jimmy Carter, the President, chances are you admire Carter, the Humanitarian. His international diplomacy backed up by his work with Habitat for Humanity, earned him […]
This is the third and final installment in a series of articles saluting the Botanical History of the Highlands Plateau, based upon research of the Laurel Garden Club’s Land Stewards […]
Let’s talk turkey. No, not the kind of turkey that could be elected in November, but the kind that roams North Carolina’s forests and open lands, the Eastern Wild Turkey. […]
This column is the first in a series of special calendar day recognitions. Selected months and days are named in tribute to the things that make America great. For example, […]
This is the first in a series of articles on the amazing pool of performing talent on the Highlands’ club and restaurant scene. First up, Cy Timmons a favorite entertainer […]
When Harry Hearne and his wife Julie aren’t on the road doing art shows, they are teaching at John Campbell Folk School or getting ready for their next education or […]
There have been many famous Marthas… Martha Washington, White, Stewart. But in Highlands, the real star around which all other Martha’s orbit is Martha Parish. May 16 marks Martha’s own […]
Throughout the year, The Bascom presents exhibitions, classes, and events for adults or children, but Family Day, set for 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 25, is designed with […]
Once a year The Bascom brings out its best winery and finery for the event of the season ‘…the Collective Spirits Wine and Food Festival. Not only is it three […]
I had an English Bulldog named Bentley. And like his automobile namesake, he passed gas from intake to exhaust. Once he was soundly snoring at my feet and expelled a […]
