by Erin Estes | Sep 30, 2025 | Dining in NC
Chef Kelly Barbato’s Herbs de Provence Roasted Chicken—brined in beer and citrus, perfumed with lavender and thyme—embodies the seasonal soul and mountain warmth of Hotel Cashiers, earning loyal fans and culinary acclaim across the Plateau.
by Erin Estes | Sep 30, 2025 | Dining in NC
Jacque Taylor and D’Arcy Adams brought their Irish heritage and hospitality experience to life with Celtic Table, a warm, welcoming restaurant in Cashiers known for inspired cuisine and heartfelt camaraderie.
by Erin Estes | Sep 30, 2025 | Arts in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC
The Fall Colors Fine Art Show returns October 18–19 at the Highlands Civic Center, hosted by the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers.
by Erin Estes | Sep 29, 2025 | History Articles
Known for her warmth and storytelling, Naomi Chastain looks back on the quiet courage that helped her find her voice—thanks to a teacher’s kindness and a journey that shaped the woman Highlands knows and loves today.
by Erin Estes | Sep 29, 2025 | History Articles
The Cherokee once called Macon and Jackson counties home, where towns like Cowee and Nikwasi thrived amid sacred landscapes, resilient traditions, and legends that still echo through the mountains of Western North Carolina.