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Coming through Renewed
Since the real estate market is fundamental to the Plateau’s economic health, the arrival of the Coronavirus and its social distancing mandates added another layer of anxiety to an already shaken population. “All of a sudden, all of us in real estate were dead in the water,” says Terry Potts, owner of Country Club Properties. “Of course, everyone closed their …
Wear, Wait & Wash
Business as we knew it has been disrupted but there’s something mystical about mountains, flowing streams, moss covered paths and old growth forests of birch, hickory, oak, and maple trees and you’ll find that in abundance in Highlands. And this mysticism has been calling people here for centuries. Worldwide, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought travel and tourism to a near-standstill, …
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Coming together in times of crisis is one of the things that makes Highlands such a special place to live. Never has this been more evident than during the recent and ongoing Covid-19 crisis. The Highlands Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in devising ways to help our community weather these unusual times. A suggestion was made to start a …
Plant for The Plateau
When the founders of Highlands drew up their plans for this tiny corner of Western North Carolina, they envisioned that the fertile meadows of Horse Cove and the Flats, the temperate climate, and abundant rainfall would allow the community to develop as an important agricultural hub. Well, Mssrs. Kelsey and Hutchinson may have been a little too ambitious in their …
Community Care Clinic
The 2020 global pandemic has altered, either temporarily or irrevocably, the way organizations and businesses operate. Executive Director Jerry Hermanson of Community Care Clinic of Highlands-Cashiers is not certain which will be the case, but for now there are operational procedures in place to protect the health and safety of patients and staff as COVID-19 continues to threaten. Community …
All in This Together
Few things have tested the mettle and resilience of our community like the ongoing COVID-19 crisis which has affected all our lives and livelihoods in one way or another. Few understand this better than Mayor Patrick Taylor who, in conjunction with our town board, has dedicated countless hours planning policies to keep our community safe and our businesses viable. Determining …
Food Pantry Food Drive
This year, Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry’s annual fundraising breakfast has been cancelled due to Coronavirus concerns, a disappointment because not only does that mean the pantry is losing out on the monies raised at its biggest fundraiser, but also because the food pantry is facing unprecedented demand for its resources. To help to fill that painful shortfall, Fishes & …
Highlands Twilight Race
On August 15, Highlanders have a chance to wage a battle against their athletic abilities while relishing a gorgeous summer evening, racing through the beauty of the mountains and the idyllic scenery of the Highlands plateau. Runners in the Highlands Twilight Race can sign up for the event distancing of their choice: The 5K course, which takes runners through beautiful …
The Bascom’s Residencies
The Bascom’s residency program has been an important part of the organization’s mission for many years. Throughout the year, talented artists from around the country apply to participate. Resident artists are an essential part of Bascom programming, and provide a fresh perspective, new skills sets, and big ideas. In return, The Bascom works to provide professional development opportunities, and real-world …
Going Forward While Looking Back
What a year 2020 has been so far. For the community not to get discouraged about how a global pandemic derailed everyone’s lives, Librarian Serenity Richards shared some significant milestones of the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library as reminders of what it has already come through in its short history: 2001 – September 11 “We had news coverage on the TV …
Favor Local Flavor
Saturday mornings offer the promise of a weekend brimming with the possibilities of your best day ever. There is no better place to start your weekend than the Highlands Marketplace held at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park every Saturday morning from July through October from 8:00 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. This open air market is a feast for the senses, offering …
Cashiers’ Plein Air Festival
Nationally-acclaimed painters from throughout the country set up their easels to capture the beautiful landscape and charming lifestyle of the North Carolina Mountains, July 15-19. This is the Sixth Biennial Cashiers Plein Air Festival, a premier outdoor painting event benefiting The Village Green. The festival artists’ original art is displayed for viewing and sale at a pop-up art gallery at …
