** This is the first post of a four-part series on Highland County Generational Farmers. Throughout this series, you’re going to meet some of Highland County’s generational farmers and get a glimpse into the blood, sweat, and tears that went into establishing Highland...
Congratulations to Chamber Member MGW for winning the Shenandoah Valley Technology Council’s annual award for Innovation in Community Impact for their MGW & Lingo Networks “Drive-in” Public Wi-Fi Access program! The Highland County Chamber of Commerce...
Hello, my name is Carly Thomas! I am 17 years old, a senior at Highland High School, and a lover of all things Highland. Devoted readers of this blog just might remember me from some of my previous posts! On February 26th, I was crowned the 2022 Highland County Maple...
Imagine growing up in a small county with a population of 2,204 people, whose median age is 59.3. People know your name, your children’s names, your grandparent’s name, even your great-grandparents’ name, and how almost everyone is related. Even though everyone knows...
What do you think of when you think of Highland County? Some of you may say an enthusiastic, “Maple!” And, while sugar-making is important to our little, mountain community, I always think of our wide-open spaces and mild climate - perfect for raising livestock. ...
I started writing this post the day after my good friend Chris Royal passed from this life. (I’ve had editors tell me never to start an article or post in this manner, but in my zombie-fied, mind-blown state, I can’t find the emotion or sense to begin any other way.)...
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I asked my community, through a personal Facebook post, who they believed to be the cutest couple in Highland County. While there were a TON of cute couples named, one consistent answer trended - Austin and Dot Shepherd. The funny...
Ever have one of those days where you just feel “blah...?” You know the feeling? Not sick. Not tired, necessarily. Just... blah... It's winter... We've all been stuck in our houses because of COVID. Normal interactions, like church, school, clubs, and extra-curricular...
Here's the thing... If you live in a small town, people are going to talk. You've got your Aunt Bea's, who whisper little things to each other. Sometimes it's out of caring, sometimes it's out of judgment. And, sometimes it's “innocent” simply because they've done it...
Cats offer therapeutic benefits on a daily basis, and for some of our Highland County, Virginia, senior citizens that companionship can increase mental and emotional health every single day.