🌱 How Hurricane Helene loaded Highlands’ “pristine” headwaters with microplastics.

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In today's newsletter:

• How Hurricane Helene loaded Highlands' "pristine" headwaters with microplastics.

Also on today's calendar: LIVE MUSIC MONDAY feat. Chris Kohne.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny and delightful, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 51.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hurricane Helene Deposited Nearly One-Fifth of Annual Microplastics at One North Carolina Site (newswise.com) — Researchers found that Hurricane Helene was responsible for nearly one‑fifth of the annual microplastic deposition measured at Highlands Biological Station in Highlands, highlighting how even remote mountain headwaters are affected. The study tracked microplastics before, during, and after the storm at three Western North Carolina sites, raising new questions about how major storms move plastic pollution through local streams and forests.
   

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Monday October 5
• LIVE MUSIC MONDAY feat. L. C. Branch →
  The Stubborn Bull, 445 North 4th Street, Highlands
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Monday October 12
• LIVE MUSIC MONDAY feat. Chris Kohne →
  The Stubborn Bull, 445 North 4th Street, Highlands
  5:30 pm
Monday October 19
• LIVE MUSIC MONDAY feat. Mick Mayer →
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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 9
• Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival →
  The Village Green Of Cashiers, 160 Frank Allen Rd, Cashiers
  10:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• Corey Stevenson at Happ's Place →
  Happ's Place, 5914 North Carolina 107, Glenville
  6:00 pm
• Happ's Place-Acoustic →
  Happ's Place, 5914 North Carolina 107, Glenville
  6:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge →
  Old Edwards Inn and Spa, 445 Main St, Highlands
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Happ's Place — Rock Holler Band →
  Happ's Place, 5914 NC-107, Glenville
  6:00 pm
• Rock Holler Band at Happ's Place →
  Happ's Place, 5914 NC-107, Glenville
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Mountain Heritage Series →
  Cashiers Historical Society, 1940 Hwy 107S, Cashiers
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• There was a good bit of misinformation being shared in the comments section on last week's Copperhead post, so we're here to educate!
  Facts or Myths: Copperhead Edition Myth: Baby copperheads are more dangerous Fact: Newborn copperheads have less venom because they're smaller… (Nextdoor )

• AmeriVet Partners Management, Inc. posted a job opening for Dog Trainer in Franklin. Apply here.
• Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina posted a job opening for Case Manager - Supervisor in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Highlands here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cullowhee

• Leatherwood throws 5 touchdown passes, rallies Tennessee Tech past Wofford 42-38 (bozemandailychronicle.com)

Brevard

• Chamber of Commerce awards go 'Back to the Future' of Transylvania County (brevardbeagle.com)
• Miniature therapy horses Jolene and Ladybug bring big smiles to Asheville seniors (wlos.com)
• Absentee Ballot Board meeting schedule for general election 2026 (brevardbeagle.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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