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Volunteers with Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry in Cashiers unload a truck filled with donated items following Hurricane Helene.

Volunteers with Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry in Cashiers unload a truck filled with donated items following Hurricane Helene.

Fishes and Loaves asking for public input in February

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry is inviting local residents to attend its annual meeting next month. The meeting will be held on Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the pantry’s location, 543 Frank Allen Road.
Cashiers Rotary to host Bingo

Cashiers Rotary to host Bingo

Cashiers Rotary to host Bingo

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
By Kevin McCall reporter@highlandsnews.com The Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley will be hosting a Bingo Fundraiser later this month to help with the goal of raising funds while also providing plenty of fun and excitement at the same time. The fundraiser will be held on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 6-8 p.m.
This event will be held on Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. at the rescue squad.

This event will be held on Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. at the rescue squad.

“Stop the Bleed” teaches children life-saving skills

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
By Kevin McCall reporter@highlandsnews.com Highlands Fire and Rescue will be teaching children how to potentially save lives with the upcoming “Stop the Bleed” interactive workshop, presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC.
Traffic was halted on many of the area’s roadways on Friday afternoon and evening as heavy snow blanketed Highlands and Cashiers, causing multiple vehicle accidents.

Traffic was halted on many of the area’s roadways on Friday afternoon and evening as heavy snow blanketed Highlands and Cashiers, causing multiple vehicle accidents.

Winter storm creates havoc

Ryan Hanchett
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
A fast-moving winter storm that rolled through Highlands and Cashiers on Friday left lasting impacts as heavy snow fell across the region. The weather led to several traffic accidents and widespread power outages.
Breck Kean discusses the recently completed Macon County Housing Study as it relates to Highlands during a “Chamber Chat” event on Thursday.

Breck Kean discusses the recently completed Macon County Housing Study as it relates to Highlands during a “Chamber Chat” event on Thursday.

Chamber Chat dives into workforce housing issue

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
By Kevin McCall reporter@highlandsnews.com The Highlands Chamber of Commerce gathered community stakeholders at the Highlands Community Building on Thursday to discuss the housing challenges that the community is facing.
Kevin Corbin takes the oath of office for his third term in the N.C. Senate.

Kevin Corbin takes the oath of office for his third term in the N.C. Senate.

Corbin takes oath in Franklin

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
By Thomas Sherrill The Franklin Press With his granddaughter Sadie holding the Bible, Sen. Kevin Corbin was sworn in for his third term in the N.C. Senate during a Jan. 6, 2025, ceremony at the Macon County Courthouse.
The Highlands Cashiers Land Trust recently conserved 54 acres near downtown Highlands along Glenn Falls Road.

The Highlands Cashiers Land Trust recently conserved 54 acres near downtown Highlands along Glenn Falls Road.

Land Trust adds 54 acres

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust has announce the permanent conservation of 54.45 acres of forested land just two miles from downtown Highlands.
First responders in Highlands and Cashiers are prepping for a winter storm forecast to hit the plateau on Friday.

First responders in Highlands and Cashiers are prepping for a winter storm forecast to hit the plateau on Friday.

Frigid weather arrives, snow in the forecast

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Winter took a while to come to Highlands and Cashiers, but it has definitely arrived in full force this week. With an impending winter storm forecast for Friday and Saturday, area first responders are in the process of getting ready for the impacts of snow and ice.
Toby Moore, EMT-P and EMS Supervisor at Harris Regional Hospital, visits with a local Army veteran working his land as they delivered Christmas boxes to seniors in Jackson County.

Toby Moore, EMT-P and EMS Supervisor at Harris Regional Hospital, visits with a local Army veteran working his land as they delivered Christmas boxes to seniors in Jackson County.

Jackson County gives back

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Volunteers with the Jackson County Department on Aging delivered 935 special Christmas boxes in December to elderly and homebound residents in the county as part of Operation Christmas Box 2024.

Highlands Cashiers Hospital builds food sculpture

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
As part of the annual “HCA Healthy Foods for Healthier Tomorrows Food Drive,” the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital staff constructed a sculpture out of canned goods to resemble the skyline of the Blue Ridge Mountains, complete with a helicopter made of canned food suspended from the ceiling, looking as...