Winter 2022

HHS Board President Gary Maddox, Executive Director David Stroud, and CHHS shelter dog Apollo stand at the site prior to construction of the new volunteer dog walking trail. The CHHS Canine Adoption Center, Feline Adoption Center and Puppy Pavilion can be seen in the background

New Year, New Hope | Cashiers Highlands Humane Society

by: David Stroud - Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society

Sweet Sandy’s sojourn under the tender care of Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is a tale of resilience and hope.

Little Sister Kira and Big Sister Karla Magana-Almanza at the 2021 Highlands Christmas parade with the llamas of Llama Caddy

Be a Champion to a Child | Big Brothers Big Sisters

by: Danielle Hernandez-Juarez

The long-lasting relationships forged by Bigs and Littles are built upon a foundation of trust, respect, and Love. If you’d like to become a Big, call (828) 399-9133, or email cashiers@bbbswnc.org.

Duncan Greenlee

On the Go | Mountaintop Rotary | Highlands NC

by: Deena Bouknight

The Mountaintop Rotary Club continuously met the challenges that 2021 brought to the community.

Left to right Natalie, Sue , Blair

Chop Wood, Tote Water, Love Horses | Carpe Diem Farms

by: Sue Blair - Carpe Diem Farms

Somehow, keeping all those horses healthy and happy becomes even more complicated in the winter.

Jenni Edwards, Bonnie Potts, and Anna Norton

The Literacy & Learning Center

by: Jenni M. Edwards

The Literacy & Learning Center is offering an entire suite of educational programs and volunteer opportunities to ensure that 2022 is bursting with promise.

Left to Right: Carter Giegerich/Junior Appalachian Musicians-Arts & Culture Advocates of the Year, Drew English-Evergreen Award Winner, Stacy McNabb-Educator of the Year, Nat Turner-Citizen of the Year, Ralph Campbell-Volunteer of the Year, and Brandy and Mark Letson/Cashiers Valley Pharmacy-Businesspersons of the Year

Recognizing Local Champions | Cashiers Chamber of Commerce

by: Mary Jane McCall

The Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce salutes the men and women who’ve brought their energy and their talents to the task of making the Plateau a wonderful place to live and visit.

Photography By Greg Newington

Chamber and Visit Highlands Focus on Strategic Planning

by: Kaye McHan

Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visit Highlands, NC cast their gaze toward keeping Highlands, NC a great place to live.

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A Cultural Classic | Catfish Stew From Hugh Acheson

by: Marlene Osteen

Hugh Acheson’s classic Catfish Stew comes drenched in history, with a hard kernel of pain at its core.

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