May 2017

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Cashiers Colonel

by: Jane Gibson Nardy - Cashiers Historical Society

Frequently I am asked what kind of a Colonel was Colonel John Alexander Zachary, one of the earliest settlers of Cashiers Valley?  What war did he serve in or was […]

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Dr. Peterson Joins H-C Hospital Team

by: Jenny King

The team of providers at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital has just added a familiar face, Carole Peterson, MD.   For many years Dr. Peterson has been an Ob/Gyn provider in Franklin at […]

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Revel in the Serenity

by: Wiley Sloan

Much desired, seldom available, is this one-of-a-kind private 48-acre estate that was originally owned by the U.S. Forest Service.   This is the epitome of gracious Highlands living. Stroll down […]

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Carry Your Home

by: Donna Rhodes

A stranger came into a town Saw an old man rocking slow.   Old man winked, stirred his drink, Said, “Stranger, what do you know?”    The stranger wiped his […]

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Highlands Hurricanes

by: Jenny King

News of the Highlands Hurricanes swim team has been splashed all over local news media thanks to their award-winning seasons. They take their competitions seriously, but it’s not all hard […]

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Treasure House of Gently-used

by: Wiley Sloan

Each year as the summer residents return to Highlands they look to see what’s changed over the winter.  Along Mill Creek on Spruce Street they’ll find Mountain Findings’ new Furniture […]

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Ranger Falls Interpretive Trail

by: Emily Crowell

If you’re looking to learn more about the natural environment of the Highlands area and also want an opportunity to stretch your legs, the Ranger Falls Interpretive Trail is the […]

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From Compassion to Action

by: Jenny King

People who love to read are a special kind of creature.  You’ll find them with a book in hand in all sorts of places like park benches, restaurants, waiting rooms, […]

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White-Breasted Nuthatch

by: Highlands Plateau Audubon Society

Drawn to both seed and suit feeders, this acrobatic climber is often seen upside down on limbs and tree trunks. Their insistent nasal “yammering” makes their sleek black, gray and […]

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