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Start Something
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina has two branches in our area – Cashiers and Highlands. Both of these branches have committed mentors who decided to start something special and join our efforts to positively impact a child’s life. When a mentor is matched with their “Little,” they are provided with ongoing activities, training, and support services …
Random Acts of Kindness
The adage, “you just never know” is something that occurs, generally out of the blue in the life of Carpe Diem Farms. Without notice a generous donor will send a check, someone will drop by to volunteer, or call to offer help. For the third year, J. McLaughlin’s Highlands store has offered to help support the horses of CDF. …
Hot News About Fires
The wildfires that tore through our mountains last autumn were of historic proportions. There were close to 40 fires in the region, many of which burned with extreme intensity causing widespread damage. While 90 percent of wildfires are manmade, some are naturally occurring and difficult to prevent; however, there are steps you can take to reduce your risks. Highlands-Cashiers …
Recognizing 7 Years of Dedication
The volunteers at The Food Pantry of Highlands are more than a group of individuals, they are community. The work that is done to keep the pantry shelves stocked and open takes a great many hands and several of these people have donated their time for years. One of those is Peter Ray. His involvement began in 2010 through his …
Quackers Fit the Bill
When my son was four I woke up one morning with a gravelly voice. I told him I was hoarse and had a frog in my throat. He thought for a minute, then asked me to open my mouth so he could see the horse and frog. Four-year-olds are uber literal. And so it was with my grandmother and four-year-old …
Reserve Your Chateau Getaway
Eagles soar high above the trees as you relax in style at the Chateau just two miles outside the quaint mountain town of Highlands. This expansive retreat is the perfect spot for every occasion. Whether you are looking to host a multi-generational family reunion, a social gathering for your favorite charity or your business, or just sprint away with several …
Avocado, Stuffed with Garbanzo Beans
Lazy summer evenings call for light, colorful food, full of warm flavors. Stuffed avocado combines the soft with the crunchy: a quick and healthy vegetarian dish, it is full of vitamins, protein, and healthy fats. Stuffed avocado can be served as a side dish with some cooked quinoa. It is also quite splendid with a salad or just by itself. …
Balance and Be Well
Ever wished you had just a couple more hours in the day? Sure, I think we all have at some point or another! Life is an interesting balancing act that seems to change with each phase of our lives but regardless of which life phase we’re in, there will always be only 24 hours in each day. This can …
The Best Way to Grow Up
What is the best way to grow a lot of produce in a very small space? It’s called vertical gardening. We are now meeting the needs for land efficiency, water conservation and faster harvesting with aeroponic vertical gardening. In just a space of three square feet, we can grow up to 28 plants, many of which will be ready for …
New President & Chief Nursing Officer
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital has a new president and chief nursing officer. Jacqueline (“Jackie”) Medland, PhD, RN, came to Western North Carolina via metropolitan Chicago and has no question that this is “God’s country.” With this being the smallest hospital she’s served, she is impressed with the sense of community and the level of personal care she’s witnessed over the last month. …
Heirloom Gardens
The Cashiers Historical Society invites you to two events celebrating heirloom gardens on June 21, at the Cashiers Historical Society on the Zachary-Tolbert grounds. Heirloom gardens harken to our forefathers’ collection of plants for use and for delight. Plants to cure family illnesses, provide food for the table, and produce were vital to families during hungry months of late winter. …
Good Graffiti
The Google Dictionary describes the word “graffiti” as “writing on walls; drawings or words that are scratched, painted, or sprayed on walls or other surfaces.” In our day and age we consider graffiti as something to be erased, painted over, and eradicated. One exception is graffiti found in historic house museums, which is rare and highly valued when it does …
