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Christmas To Go

There are plenty of options for hungry revelers as the Plateau settles in for holiday celebrations.

Santa Has a Badge

Issue: December 2024 | by Mary Jane McCall in Giving Back in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Shop With A Cop, which brings holiday cheer to a host of local children, is thriving thanks to a compassionate law enforcement community and the generosity of a committed citizenry.

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Being Guided By Our Past

Issue: December 2024 | by Mary Jane McCall in History in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

The mystery and majesty of Christmas is revealed in cherished Highlands memories.

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Memories Await

Issue: December 2024 | by Mary Jane McCall in Featured Recreation, Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

It’s a winter wonderland here – and you’re invited to participate.

Wreaths Across America

Issue: December 2024 | by Mary Jane McCall in Featured What to Do in Highlands and Cashiers NC, What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Veterans and their tremendous sacrifices will receive the honors that they deserve from a grateful Plateau – noon, December 14, in Highlands.

Festival of Lights

Issue: December 2024 | by Mary Jane McCall in Featured, What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Everyone – everyone – is invited to the lighting of the first candle of the Menorah at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in Highlands on the first evening of Hanukkah, December 25.

Click With St. Nick

Issue: December 2024 | by Mary Jane McCall in Featured What to Do in Highlands and Cashiers NC, What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Santa is hearing the wishes of his youngest fans and posing for pictures on Saturday, December 7, 14, and 21.

Race Around the Rink

Issue: December 2024 | by Mary Jane McCall in What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Ice skating at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park carries on a cherished Highlands tradition – in fact, a far older tradition.

Highlands Christmas Parade

Issue: December 2024 | by Mary Jane McCall in What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

The annual Highlands Olde Mountain Christmas Parade – a celebration winding its way down Main Street, with virtually every Highlander either somewhere in the parade itself or viewing from the sidelines – is held this year on Saturday, December 7, at 10:00 A.M.