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A Ghoulish Good Time
Who doesn’t look forward to Highlands’ annual celebration of Halloween? Another spectacular leaf season is winding down, and Highlands Downtown Trick or Treat is the perfect way to celebrate fall. This fun-filled, family-friendly celebration, sponsored by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Monday, October 31 at 6:00 P.M., and offers fun for everyone. Families look forward to …
Your Source for Flavor
Spice up your meals with some incredible oils and vinegars from Your Source for Flavor in Cashiers. Owner Earlene Zarrella discovered a line of condiments and found them to be out of this world. Being a personal chef, specializing in healthy, natural meals for her clients, she was always looking for ways to boost flavor without adding calories. “These are …
Economic Upswing
Good news! Macon County’s economy appears to be on the upswing. The towns of Highlands and Franklin and all of Macon County have enjoyed a recent economic rebound. Highlands Mayor Patrick Taylor, Franklin Mayor Bob Scott, and County Commission Chairman Kevin Corbin conducted the second of three annual joint town hall meetings to exchange ideas and discuss the strength of …
Distinctively Beautiful
This serendipitous tale unfolds at Drake’s Diamond Gallery, recently purchased by Jannie and Tom Bean, lifelong residents of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jannie, whose father always encouraged her to make a living doing something she loved, majored in art in college. During her junior year, she accepted an apprenticeship doing wax work in the jewelry industry. The rest is history. Eventually …
The Yin to My Yang
Reflecting on the blessings of life, mine and that of Carpe Diem Farms, reveals the countless gifts for which we are most grateful. The people and the animals who have graced this magical place give me pause to remember their contributions and the lives who have been enriched by them. The past 10 months have been filled with loss — …
Wapiti
The Shawnee Indians called them “wapiti,” meaning “white rump,” but you may know them as elk. They are the largest and most regal of the deer family and admired by many for their great strength and stamina. Centuries ago elk roamed the Southern Appalachians and elsewhere in the eastern United States, but by 1900 they came close to disappearing …
The Autumn of Their Lives
Autumn is upon us. It won’t be long before the fabulous colors of fall will decorate Western North Carolina. At the Friends for Life Forever Farm the majority of our animals are in the “autumn” of their lives. This can be a wonderful time in an individual’s life when they can spend it with “family” and friends, and can …
Sustaining Those in Need
With the upcoming Empty Bowls fundraiser in October, it’s a great time to learn more about the Food Pantry of Highlands and what they do. Executive Director Marty Rosenfield took the reins at the end of last year. Rosenfield, former owner of Lakeside Restaurant, sees his years in the restaurant business as being extremely helpful in this new responsibility. It …
Green Heart of the Village
For nearly 25 years, The Village Green has served as the green heart of the mountain village of Cashiers. This 12.5 acres of privately-held land provides a gathering, recreational, and event space that enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors to the area. This public space is a park for the people. Everyone has a different reason …
Finding the Magic Spark
First, I want to thank the generous donors who allowed 11 kids (10-14 years old) to attend Camp Henry this year. Their week long stay was packed with meeting new friends, leaving all electronics behind and exploring the great outdoors! Days were engaging with incredible camp counselors who instructed sports, arts, singing, hiking, swimming and ending the days with a …
Walter Wingfield of HCLT
The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust is fortunate to have a very active working Board of Directors, headed up by President Walter Wingfield of Highlands. Formerly of Atlanta, Wingfield and his wife Sarah Morgan retired to live in Highlands full time in 2005 and he immediately became a volunteer with several organizations, joining the board of HCLT in 2011. He is …
Cottage Walk, Cashiers
Cottage Walk is an exciting new residential community coming to the heart of Cashiers. The cottages, designed by architect Sam Edgens of Edgens, Heroz Architects of Highlands, are reminiscent of quaint homes found in the area more than 50 years ago. Painted wood walls and a wood burning fireplace combine with hardwood floors on the main floor to give you …
