The Green Column by Richard C. MacCrea, Andrews Valley Initiative rmaccrea@verizon.net Are you thinking of building or remodeling? The best time to start working on lower energy costs is before the plans are made. The greatest savings for the least cost starts with how the building sits on the site....

Betty Benedict remembers a different Hayesville. Kids roller skated through the courthouse, children had teeth pulled at school, and traveling salesmen would stay at one of the town’s three hotels before going on their way. Adding a personal touch to Clay County’s rich history of names and...

Hi, I’m Roxie, a five-month-old pit bull mix. I’m very sweet and loving and would be a great family pet. I get along well with other animals and with children. I weigh about 30 pounds right now, and I’m already housebroken. I’m just a baby and want a family of my own to love....

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College will welcome Jane Goodall, Ph.D., DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) and UN Messenger of Peace, to campus on Thursday, Feb. 18. 2010 marks a monumental milestone for Dr. Goodall and JGI. Fifty years ago, Goodall, who is today a world-renowned...

Buck and Nelson Featured in Folk School Concert Mountain, folk, bluegrass and old-time country music will be featured in a concert by Buck and Nelson at 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 12 at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown. Admission is free.  Donations are welcome. David “Buck” Buchanan...

Richard Jabaley Jr. signs his book at The Art Center in Blue Ridge The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association is proud to present  Richard Jabaley Jr. for the signing of his book  “Growing up in Copperhill” at the Art Center on West Main Sreet in Blue Ridge. It is the story of the Jabaley family...

Licklog Players Offering FREE Technical Workshop The Licklog Players will be hosting their first workshop of the 2010 season on Saturday, February 13th. This first workshop will focus on lighting techniques, maintenance and operation for productions and other events. Jerome Laux, who has operated lights...

by Richard C. MacCrea, Andrews Valley Initiative rmaccrea@mountainhomeshow.com The Green Column is about our corner of the Appalachian Mountains, and how we can keep them beautiful, consume less energy, and in the process put some people to work. I write this column, but it belongs to you. To keep it...

Audrey Heirs,  a former president and fifteen-year member of the Misty Mountain Quilters Guild,  presented the January program to the organization.  The Guild, currently with over 200 members from five counties, met January 25 at the First United Methodist Church of Blairsville.  Ms. Heirs, who...

Winter Weather Driving Safety Tips In the event of winter weather, motorists are asked to give snow plows and other NCDOT equipment plenty of room and to avoid unnecessary travel, both for their safety and to allow crews time to clear affected roadways. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists should...