For the past 16 years Law Enforcement Officers throughout Macon County have worked diligently to bring the true spirit of Christmas to area youngsters. In 2016 more than 350 children […]
Most of the leaves have fallen from the trees and leaf-lookers have made their way back home. Though the pace is slowing and Mother Nature’s most spectacular show is over […]
Things looked pretty bleak for Laverne. Despite the best efforts and care from the staff at the Jackson County Shelter in Sylva, she waited for four long months in a […]
This is certainly the case at the Forever Farm. We have an amazing paid staff who take care of the day-to-day needs of our pets: cleaning, feeding, dispensing medications and […]
Mentoring aids in the gentle planting of seeds of interest that help to develop a desire to try new things. With some assistance, Littles become more willing and confident in […]
Franklin Ingram, a volunteer at the Friendship Center, the Food Pantry, the Literacy Council and Big Brothers-Big Sisters, spent his professional career in service to others. Now that he has […]
As Laurel readers are aware, last month Texas was devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Highlanders wasted no time in identifying the most urgent needs, collecting money, loading a truckload of supplies […]
Many look forward to the cooler temperatures and bright colors of October. There are still others who approach the colder months with a sense of uncertainty. Marty Rosenfield, Executive Director of […]
There’s a bear who visits our small mountain community every year. If you’re patient enough to wait for her on Highway 64 at the Macon/Jackson County line – at a […]
Have you given a Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society shelter pet a forever home? Then you’re invited to our Third Annual CHHS Forever Family Reunion! Bring your CHHS alumni pet and come […]
