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A Leader of Never-Ending Enthusiasm

Stephanie Edwards is leading the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce into a dynamic future.

A Boundless Love of Highlands

Kaye McHan, the Executive Director of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center, brings a unique skill set to the position

Cockney Rhymes

Decades ago, I chaperoned a choir tour to England.Castles, palaces, pubs, cathedrals were grand. But, asa lover of words, it was Cockney rhymes that left thebiggest imprint.For the uninitiated, Cockney originated in the backstreets ofVictorian East London a century ago.


Life in Balance

Finding balance in life is a matter of, well, balance.

3rd annual Bear Shadow spring music festival lineup features A-list Americana talent

HIGHLANDS, N.C. — The lineup for the 3rd annual Bear Shadow spring music festival is jam-packed with today’s hottest stars in the Americana music scene, according to an announcement from Highlands Festivals, Inc. today. The music festival, set to be held April 28­–30, 2023 near Highlands, North Carolina, will feature headlining performances by Spoon, The Head & The Heart and …

All Three and Then Some: Cover Artist Carol Misner

Despite a generous life that has her pivoting between local projects, Carol Misner has still found time to cultivate a beautiful artistic style.


Intentional Love

Despite surface differences, Bee and Pat Gleeson quickly recognized the qualities that ensured they were meant to be.

A Very Sweet Season

The HC Chamber Music Festival’s 41st season was buoyed by a generous community

Vibrant Medleys

Becky Savitz’ garden is testament to a passion for careful stewardship and an enduring love for the beauty of nature.


Cashiers Founders Day

Founders Day 2022 is a complete celebration of the halcyon days in the Cashiers Valley, before things got so busy. There’s plenty more on Cashiers Historical Society’s calendar, too

Tales of Wade Hampton

The larger-than-life Wade Hampton III made his mark on history and, of course, Cashiers.

Tennis in Highlands

Tennis was certainly more formal and perhaps a bit freer in Highlands’ early days.