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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USA Today Poll: Highlands, Top 10

USA Today, America’s newspaper of the well-informed and well-traveled, recently ran their 10 Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards Contest.   Drum roll please…Highlands, North Carolina, was voted among the Top Ten for Favorite Small Towns in the Southeastern United States.  Those who reside in Highlands already know they live on paradise peak, but being nationally recognized as one of the most …

Style. Grace. Vogue.

Vogue, at the shops on Carolina Way in Highlands, invites you to see their carefully curated collection of modern treasures for your home.  Curated, yes – a museum, no. Arranged in inspiring vignettes, each piece on Vogue’s showroom floor is available for immediate purchase. You’ll find lighting, barware, sculpture, china, one-of-a-kind stationery and much more, all gathered with an eye …

Proud to Be of Service

Constructed in the late 1940’s, the building where the Peggy Crosby Center currently resides originally housed the Highlands Hospital.   When the hospital moved to its new campus, the building was repurposed.  Through the years PCC has served the Highlands-Cashiers area by providing affordable office space to organizations offering community services.  This rare community asset, home to numerous essential non-profits …


Special Needs Animal Sanctuary

Caring for almost 200 animals at the Friends for Life Forever Farm is quite a challenge, and raising the funds to do so is no easy task.  Payroll is the largest item in the budget, followed by veterinary care, food, supplies, and general overhead items such as utilities and insurance. We depend primarily on the generous donations of our supporters …

On the Front Lines

As an official Emergency Placement Partner with the Humane Society of the United States – one of only 300 nationwide – the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society has been called upon to provide assistance in puppy mill raids, cruelty and hoarding cases, and disaster response in five different states.  But the rescue where CHHS served on the front lines this past April was …

Start Something

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina has two branches in our area – Cashiers and Highlands.   Both of these branches have committed mentors who decided to start something special and join our efforts to positively impact a child’s life.  When a mentor is matched with their “Little,” they are provided with ongoing activities, training, and support services …


Random Acts of Kindness

The adage, “you just never know” is something that occurs, generally out of the blue in the life of Carpe Diem Farms.   Without notice a generous donor will send a check, someone will drop by to volunteer, or call to offer help.  For the third year, J. McLaughlin’s Highlands store has offered to help support the horses of CDF. …

Hot News About Fires

The wildfires that tore through our mountains last autumn were of historic proportions.  There were close to 40 fires in the region, many of which burned with extreme intensity causing widespread damage.   While 90 percent of wildfires are manmade, some are naturally occurring and difficult to prevent; however, there are steps you can take to reduce your risks.  Highlands-Cashiers …

Recognizing 7 Years of Dedication

The volunteers at The Food Pantry of Highlands are more than a group of individuals, they are community.  The work that is done to keep the pantry shelves stocked and open takes a great many hands and several of these people have donated their time for years. One of those is Peter Ray.  His involvement began in 2010 through his …


Quackers Fit the Bill

When my son was four I woke up one morning with a gravelly voice.  I told him I was hoarse and had a frog in my throat.  He thought for a minute, then asked me to open my mouth so he could see the horse and frog.  Four-year-olds are uber literal. And so it was with my grandmother and four-year-old …

Reserve Your Chateau Getaway

Eagles soar high above the trees as you relax in style at the Chateau just two miles outside the quaint mountain town of Highlands.  This expansive retreat is the perfect spot for every occasion.  Whether you are looking to host a multi-generational family reunion, a social gathering for your favorite charity or your business, or just sprint away with several …

Avocado, Stuffed with Garbanzo Beans

Lazy summer evenings call for light, colorful food, full of warm flavors.  Stuffed avocado combines the soft with the crunchy: a quick and healthy vegetarian dish, it is full of vitamins, protein, and healthy fats.  Stuffed avocado can be served as a side dish with some cooked quinoa.  It is also quite splendid with a salad or just by itself. …