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HCLT protects over 100 acres

HCLT protects over 100 acres

HCLT protects over 100 acres

2025 has been a landmark year for conservation achievement for Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust (HCLT), protecting more than 100 acres of ecologically significant land across three major projects completed in 2025.
The Village Green’s Mistletoe Market and Lights on the Green will take place on Friday, Nov. 28. Both events are free.

The Village Green’s Mistletoe Market and Lights on the Green will take place on Friday, Nov. 28. Both events are free.

Village Green rings in the holiday season

The Village Green is excited to kick off the holiday season with festive celebrations on Friday, Nov. 28. Residents and visitors are invited to join in the fun at the annual Mistletoe Market and Lights on The Green events, both offering something special for everyone!
The Festival of Trees at Summit Charter School has become a must-see event for people of all ages from across Western North Carolina.

The Festival of Trees at Summit Charter School has become a must-see event for people of all ages from across Western North Carolina.

MERRY AND BRIGHT

The Summit Charter School Foundation’s 2025 Cashiers Festival of Trees will open on Friday, Nov. 28, at 370 Mitten Lane in Cashiers, North Carolina. The festive fundraiser—accessible both in person and online—will run through Saturday, Nov. 29, with doors open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cashiers Area Chamber Board President Ashton Harris and Educator of the Year Andrea Chalker.

Cashiers Area Chamber Board President Ashton Harris and Educator of the Year Andrea Chalker.

Cashiers community members honored

The Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual “Cashiers Spirit of Our Community Awards” at Micas Mountain Kitchen on Thursday, Nov. 13. The event honored six different individuals or organizations in the Cashiers area that embody the word “spirit”.
Rendering of the Highlands House hotel project, which was approved for construction on the site of the old Bank of America building by the Highlands Zoning Board of Adjustors at their Nov. 12 meeting.

Rendering of the Highlands House hotel project, which was approved for construction on the site of the old Bank of America building by the Highlands Zoning Board of Adjustors at their Nov. 12 meeting.

Zoning Board approves Hotel

The Highlands Zoning Board of Adjustors convened on Nov. 12 to discuss and eventually approve the special use permit application by Ross Hotel Partners.
The Wallflowers headlined the 2025 Highlands Food and Wine Main Event.

The Wallflowers headlined the 2025 Highlands Food and Wine Main Event.

A CELEBRATION OF FLAVOR & SOUND

The 2025 Highlands Food and Wine Festival wrapped up on Nov. 16, leaving attendees craving both delicious bites and memorable melodies.
Cristi Riley, Jamie Creola, Lisa Daily, and Colleen Kerrigan participate in the Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s Empower Hour at Silver Eagle Gallery  |  Photo by Highlands Chamber of Commerce

Cristi Riley, Jamie Creola, Lisa Daily, and Colleen Kerrigan participate in the Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s Empower Hour at Silver Eagle Gallery | Photo by Highlands Chamber of Commerce

Empower Hour

The Highlands Chamber of Commerce hosted the second edition of Empower Hour on Thursday, Nov.6 at Silver Eagle Gallery on Main Street. Led by Executive Director Johanna Fein, the event connected women in business in an empowering setting.
Students from Blue Ridge Early College, Highlands School, and Summit Charter School participate in the Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau’s Junior Leadership of the Plateau event.

Students from Blue Ridge Early College, Highlands School, and Summit Charter School participate in the Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau’s Junior Leadership of the Plateau event.

INSPIRING FUTURE LEADERS

The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau hosted students from Blue Ridge Early College, Highlands School, and Summit Charter School for two incredible learning experiences. On Wednesday, Oct.
From left: Mayor Patrick Taylor, Jim Tate, Eric Pierson, Amy Patterson

From left: Mayor Patrick Taylor, Jim Tate, Eric Pierson, Amy Patterson

Mayor and board members re-elected

 Highlands residents have re-elected Mayor Pat Taylor during the town’s 2025 elections. Joining him are returning board members Eric Pierson and Amy Patterson, while Jim Tate has been elected to fill the seat left by Brian Stiehler.