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Look What the Library Has!
“When in doubt, go to the library.” A quote attributed to J.K. Rowling, of Harry Potter fame – but a comment filled with truth, as Hudson’s librarian can attest. Not only is winter a time for nestling inside with a good book, but Carlyn Morenus said there is much more that residents and visitors can get out of a library visit. …
Outhouse Race
One of the Southeast’s wackiest and most creative events happens right here in Sapphire Valley every February when fun lovers kick into creative overdrive and participate in the annual Sapphire Valley Outhouse Race, held this year on Saturday, February 15. Festivities begin at 11:00 A.M. and culminate with the race at 3:00 P.M. North Carolina Barbecue will be served …
Feeling the Love
Now that the holidays are over and the last of our beloved visitors have returned home, life on the Plateau has slowed down but it certainly hasn’t stopped. These slower months are the perfect time for Old Edwards Hospitality Group to offer special discounts to the hardworking men and women—who are at the heart and soul of the Highlands and …
Looking Back with Pride
It’s hard to believe that it has been 10 years since I was first asked to serve on the Chamber Board of Directors. As a member and former chairman, I’m both grateful and humbled to have been a part of such an amazing organization and it’s with bittersweet sentiment that I will be resigning my position on the Board. I …
Trim Our Town
If the town of Highlands seems even cheerier this Christmas Season, well, that’s the idea. The Highlands Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its Trim the Town contest, running through December 24, with the winners being announced on December 25. Every building in town is invited to participate, and chamber membership will not be a factor in participation or judging. …
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 …
