Cheers to a Simpler Christmas

There’s beauty in simplicity when infusing a splash of holiday cheer throughout the house.

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Festival of Lights

Everyone – everyone – is invited to the lighting of the first candle of the Menorah at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in Highlands on the

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Winter Wonderland

The Village Green and surrounding shops and businesses in Cashiers will be a Glittering Wonderland throughout the grey days and dark, dark nights

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Faith in Action

The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd has opened its grant cycle for non-profit agency applications – the deadline is May 1.

Helping Ukraine

Mountaintop Rotary Club of Highlands provides an important link to war-torn Ukraine.

Carpe Diem’s Continuing Story

Sue outlines the random comings and goings, surprises and setbacks that arrive on a daily basis at the Farm.


Feeling the Love

Highlands Community Child Development Center boosts its reach with the addition of a pair of preschool rooms at The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation.

An Honor To Serve

Jerry Hermanson steps away from a record of sterling service to The Community Care Clinic of Highlands-Cashiers.

New and Improved

A generous grant from the WNC Bridge Foundation allows The Literacy & Learning Center to boost its staff and expand its mission.


The Happiest Place on Earth

Nico is a recent addition to The Happiest Pack on Earth, the cheerful canines at Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society.

A Sanctuary for Disabled Animals

The fortunate animals who find their way to Bella View Farm Animal Sanctuary in Franklin are given a new lease on life. To learn more and to support this vital mission, visit bellaviewfarmanimalsanctuary.com.

Women Who Shape the Plateau: A Generosity Of Spirit

The sweet pastures of Jenny Smith’s and gentle comforts of her home are available to horses and assorted creatures looking for sanctuary.


Women Who Shape the Plateau: A Compassion That Has No Limits

Thanks to a heart loaded with love and inexhaustible energy, Kaitlyn Moss Villarreal is surrounded by creatures great and small, at work and at home.

Chief Holland

Highlands Police Chief Andrea ‘Sissy’ Holland puts a sunny face on a grueling job.

Magical Moments

The vistas, fields and vast blue skies make the Plateau the perfect wedding setting.