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Small Towns, Small Wineries | Elevated Wines

Elevated Wine Experiences, set for November 12 through 14, is a wonderfully indulgent invitation to sample the finest vintages in the world and the exquisite meals that complement them.

Reminder of Life’s Wonder | Highlands Chamber of Commerce

“Even in…well, especially in…this challenging time, we need to remind ourselves of Life’s wonder,” a seasonal reminder from the Highlands Chamber of Commerce.

Vas Sanchez: Born Performer

Vas Sanchez’s desire for the spotlight, shaped by his childhood in Highlands, led him to a hit series on Netlfix and a good place in life.


Honey Spiced Pumpkin Streusel

Denise Altay’s seasonally-perfect Honey Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Cake is the Bee’s Knees.

The International Friendship Center of Highlands to Launch a Career and Professional Development Center

Press Release: Highlands, NC – The International Friendship Center (IFC) of Highlands, NC is launching a Career and Professional Development Center to help address the issues of unemployment and underemployment which have been exacerbated during the global pandemic and create serious challenges for the residents of Macon and surrounding counties.  The service will link potential candidates with current job opportunities …

Town of Highlands Community Plan Virtual Workshop

Two opportunities in November to let your voice shape the future of Highlands – The Town is updating the Community Plan! We want to hear about your priorities for the future both in and around Highlands. 1. Attend the upcoming Virtual Workshop (Nov. 5) or 2. take the survey  https://www.highlandscommunityplan.com/get-involved  – to provide your input on priority issues and ideas for …


Modern Tiny Homes | Triple Creek Cottage Community

Opening this month near Lake Glenville is a beautiful new development, Triple Creek Tiny Cottage Community. Only 9 miles North of Cashiers, this 26 acre site offers luxurious tiny homes on large lots varying from one to three acres in size, many with spectacular mountain views. Recognizing that families are considering downsizing to a more minimalistic and simplistic lifestyle, Triple …

Golfer’s Delight | Mountain Life Properties

Golf enthusiasts from near and far now have a liaison when exploring home opportunities in the Western North Carolina mountains.   Mountain Life Properties of Landmark Realty Group has been designated by Florida-based Golf Life Navigators as their sole real estate firm for golf community referrals.     Based in South Florida with an active presence across the U.S.,  GLN …

Celebrating Changing Seasons | Cashiers NC

As we enjoy the brilliance of annual Fall foliage across our mountain plateau this month, we’re reminded that each season in Western North Carolina delivers a unique and exciting experience.  As always, October’s weather is characterized by highly anticipated autumn temperatures accompanied by the beauty of the Leaf Season. Historically, we begin to wind down here to a quieter holiday season …


Drive-Thru Pet Food | CHHS

The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society recently presented a free pet food drive-thru event in the parking lot of the Cashiers/Glenville Recreation Center.  Local pet owners experiencing financial difficulties in feeding their pets were encouraged to attend. Drivers did not need to exit their vehicles as CHHS staff and volunteers placed the donated food directly into cars and trucks shortly after arrival. …

Four Decades of Service | Stephen Lucas

CPA Stephen Lucas started his accounting firm in Highlands in January 1979; that same year he was invited to a Rotary Club of Highlands meeting and has been a Rotarian ever since.  Lucas said the more he became involved, the more he realized the club’s importance to the community of Highlands. He served as a treasurer at various times and …

Peggy’s Pollinator Buzz | Peggy Crosby Center

Peggy Crosby’s expanding pollinator pathway is fast-becoming western Carolina’s favorite dive-through.  After three seasons of dedicated planning and planting, The Peggy Crosby Community Services Center, the Laurel and Mountain Garden Clubs, and other pollinator habitat supporters are nurturing a thriving environment of botanicals, butterflies, bees and birds. It’s dubbed Peggy’s Pollinator Garden.  In this self-sustaining perennial garden, pollinator plants continue …