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Wanderlust

Though Deena clearly cherishes her life here in the Southern Appalachians, the road is always beckoning.

Juneteenth Run for Freedom

Issue: 2021/06 – June | by Deena Bouknight in What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

The Juneteenth Journey to Freedom Together 5K Run and Fun Walk, set for June 19 at Mark Watson Park in Sylva, is a dynamic way to celebrate Emancipation Day. To register, visit jacksonncnaacp.org.

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Plenty to Celebrate! Independence Day Celebrations

Issue: 2021/06 – June | by Deena Bouknight in What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Burning with a sense of excitement and liberation from the threat of Covid, Plateau communities are ramping up their Fourth of July celebrations.

A Visit with Karen White

Issue: 2021/06 – June | by Deena Bouknight in What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Author Karen White’s new novel spotlights the residents of London during the Blitz and the way their experiences resonated through the decades. She’ll talk about The Last Night in London and her life as a writer in a pair of free presentations – July 9 and 10 at Albert-Carlton Cashiers Community Library and Hudson Library in Highlands.

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Somewhat Back to Normal

Issue: 2021/06 – June | by Deena Bouknight in What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Come on in! Hudson and Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library are back to normal and offering new services (like these neat Take and Make kits) for their patrons.

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Community Driven: Highlands Motoring Festival

Issue: 2021/06 – June | by Deena Bouknight in Uncategorized

Highlands Motoring Festival, set for June 10-13, relies upon a small army of volunteers to ensure that everything purrs like a well-tuned engine.

Far Reaching

Issue: 2021/05 – May | by Deena Bouknight in Giving Back in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

The trio of Plateau Rotary Clubs are committed to doing good things locally and around the globe.

Life Changing: Rotarian Jane Jerry

Issue: | by Deena Bouknight in Giving Back in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

For Jane Jerry, life in a small town is made even sweeter with service through Rotary.

Timely Summer Read: Author Mary Alice Monroe

Issue: 2021/05 – May | by Deena Bouknight in What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Author Mary Alice Monroe will illuminate the timely and timeless lessons embedded within her new novel, The Summer of Lost and Found, with a pair of presentations, May 28 and 29.