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A Needed Advocate
The Counseling and Psychotherapy Center of Highlands has been serving our community since 2012. It’s located in the Peggy Crosby Center on South Fifth Street and its mission is to provide counseling and psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, families, and children on a sliding fee scale. The fee scale takes into account client financial resources and the cost is based …
A Life as a Work of Art
I thought I was going to write an article promoting a book. This, it turns out, is an article promoting art as a way of life. “What?” you may be asking. That’s what I said to myself when I learned that local artist Susan Robert wrote “The Man Who Loved Georgia Tech,” about her husband’s grandfather, Lawrence Wood “Chip” Robert, …
Wonderful Wallopers
Everyone has a legendary teacher in his/her history. Mine was Mrs. Simpson. She taught Latin when Latin was still cool. Should a student have the audacity to call Latin a dead language, she’d go all Vesuvial on their ashes. Mrs. Simpson was a force to be reckoned with, all 86 pounds of her. As a sophomore, not yet a solo …
A Viewtiful Community
Come explore the beauty of this unique, gated residential community in Transylvania County, North Carolina, just a short drive from Cashiers and Sapphire. With elevations from 3,400 to 3,800, the views of Whiteside Mountain and the foothills of South Carolina including Lakes Jocassee and Keowee are mesmerizing. Surrounded on three sides by the Nantahala National Forest, homeowners live in nature’s …
Take Steps to Boost Your Retirement Security
To raise awareness about the importance of saving for retirement, Congress has dedicated Oct. 21-27 as National Retirement Security Week. And the evidence shows that increasing this awareness is indeed important. Consider this: Some 50 percent of households are considered at risk of not having enough money to maintain their living standards in retirement, according to the National Retirement Risk …
Plateau’s Biggest Secret
Highland Gap homeowner Jeff Butler succinctly outlines why he and his neighbors love their neighborhood. What Makes It So Special · Southern exposure to the sun for natural heat and light in the winter; · Long-range mountain views with dramatic vistas and sunsets; · A natural forest legacy of mature trees, flowering shrubs, and native ground cover; · Waterfall views; …
Historic Highlands Home
This beautifully updated home emits historic charm beyond belief. Restoration and enhancements were completed with careful attention to retaining the home’s historic elegance. The house now offers the best of both worlds – historic beauty with all the 21st century amenities busy families expect. Imagine mornings on the wide front porch leisurely sipping your coffee, or evenings in the shade …
A Positive Outlook
Have you ever noticed that some people are more positive than others, or quite the opposite, more negative? How about the way you feel after being around someone who was upbeat versus gloomy or pessimistic? One person gives you a boost of energy whereas the other drains you. The energy we put out into the world has the power to …
Seasonal Tastes
Few dishes remind us of fall like this warm and sweet, yet slightly tangy salad. The roasted veggies are the colors of fall leaves, and crunchy pecans and tart cranberries serve as a gentle reminder of the winter holidays to come. Roasted Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts and Cranberry Salad YIELD: 5-6 Servings; PREP: 10 minutes ; COOK: 40 minutes; READY …
Auntie Oxidant meets Uncle Radical
Picture this – A family drama ensues as Auntie Oxidant meets Uncle Radical in a battle of dominance. Uncle Radical, the damaging and rude bully, is the ever-looming free radical that can cause major damage in the body – much like rust on your favorite car. Auntie Oxidant, our strong, gentle and healing favorite relative, is the protective antioxidant, battling …
Be a Screen Queen
October is Worldwide Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight American women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Men are also susceptible to this disease, though not as frequently as women. In 2015, there were over 230,000 new cases of breast cancer in our country. In that same year, over 40,000 American women died of breast cancer. There is …
Village Heritage Award
Cashiers Historical Society’s mission is preserving the heritage of Cashiers Valley through education, stewardship, and advocacy. The society strives to recognize Cashiers’ history through publications, awards, events, and projects. One such award is the Village Heritage Award which is given annually to a building, old or new, which has been built or repurposed in keeping with the “Old Village” feel …
