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Honoring Heroes
The Highlands Chamber of Commerce pauses each Fall to celebrate our Highlands Heroes at Autumn Ovation. Chamber members and their guests celebrated on November 12 at Four65 Bistro and Bar. It was a sensational happening with great food, excellent company, and an inspiring program recognizing outstanding businesses and persons of Highlands’ community. For outstanding community …
A Beautiful Challenge
Winter in the North Carolina mountains is always a beautiful time. But cold weather, icy roads and heavy snow pose a challenge to our mission to save lives and provide compassionate care. Adoptions drop during this time but the strays we rescue still come in each day, and our expenses soar as we pledge to be a warm and safe …
Spirit of Christmas at Carpe Diem Farms
I grew up embracing the spirit of Christmas. I honor and appreciate all other traditions, however, my experience was two-fold — the man in the red suit and the Biblical Nativity story, the birth of Baby Jesus. It was challenging at best for a child to understand the holy aspects while bombarded by the lights, trees, Santa’s, gift giving and holiday …
Wreaths Across America
The public is invited to witness the Wreaths Across America Ceremony to honor veterans, December 14 at Highlands Memorial Park. Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 1,400 locations across the United States, at sea and abroad. While coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, their mission to remember, honor, and teach is carried …
Nugget & the Angels Who Saved Him
This is a simple story of how Highlanders always step out of their comfort zones to help their neighbors, or in this case, their neighbor’s dog. It is about my very own Christmas miracle involving Nugget, a dog who is a cute, joyous and mischievous handful; and, the angels who saved him. On a sunny Christmas Eve a simple trip …
Support the Green
The Village Green is a park for the people. In 1992, the founders saved two acres at the Crossroads of Highways 64 and 107 in Cashiers from commercial development. The Village Green was established with the mission to preserve and enhance the land for civic, spiritual, academic, recreational and cultural activities. Twenty-five years later, The Village Green encompasses more …
Generous Communities
Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC-Cashiers was thrilled to participate in Goblins on the Green at the Glenville-Cashiers Recreation Center for the 2019 celebration. We’d like to thank all of you who stopped by our table and said “hello” and look forward to working with you! Over the next few months, Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC from both Cashiers …
In The Spirit of Christmas
People Helping People, that’s the mission of the Highlands Emergency Council, a non-profit founded in 1985 to serve low income people in the Highlands area. In addition to their ongoing food assistance program in which they distribute weekly food boxes to qualifying individuals and families, in each November they ensure that every family additionally receives a Thanksgiving box. These boxes, …
A World of Change
My friend, Blanche, and I were driving home from Zumba, chatting away, chewing and eschewing the virtues of the vegetarian, the Vegan, and the Raptor diets. Unfamiliar with the Raptor Diet? That’s when you eat anything that moves, tartare’d or char-char’d. It’s the Paleo Diet with a Chinese twist. You probably heard about the Chinese vlogger who tried to eat …
Your Party at the Green
Plan your next birthday party, family reunion, corporate event, neighborhood gathering, wedding or other private function in The Village Green. The beauty of the 13+-acre park and its distinct venues create a memorable setting for your special occasion. The Village Green is flexible for all kinds of themes and setups. The Village Green has three venues that offer unique …
Slow Down a Bit
Born in Rabun County, Georgia, and raised in Northeast Georgia and Western North Carolina, Leroy Carpenter, like so many of us, appreciated the beauty and wonder of God’s creation from an early age. Unlike many of us, he has a uniquely poetic turn and would often jot down his thoughts on life, a sunset, a snowflake, or wildlife. With a …
A New Year’s Eve Wedding
There is no glitzier a holiday than New Year’s Eve, and to incorporate your wedding celebration into this festive day is a surefire way to guarantee your fête is nothing short of glamorous. Amiee and Guy did just that as they tied the knot at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn. In a stunning Grace Mariée custom black gown, …
