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Jamie Davis (center), a Sylva native, is the new director of the Jackson County Department on Aging.

Jamie Davis (center), a Sylva native, is the new director of the Jackson County Department on Aging.

Davis takes over Jackson County Department on Aging

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Jamie Davis is the new director of the Jackson County Department on Aging, a path that took him from strumming six-strings in Nashville, Tenn., to supporting senior citizens in Jackson County.    Twenty-one years ago, the Jackson County native graduated college in Boone, N.C.
The Mountain Theatre Company is staging “Home for the Holidays” at the Highlands Performing Arts Center through Dec. 22.

The Mountain Theatre Company is staging “Home for the Holidays” at the Highlands Performing Arts Center through Dec. 22.

MTC opens more interactive "Home for the Holidays"

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The third Mountain Theatre Company “Home for the Holidays” production might be its most interactive yet, according to choreographer Erin Knowles. “This show can probably appeal to more audience than before,” she said. “It’s almost immersive. We have snow falling on your heads in the crowd.
The Highlands town board meeting in December was marked by discussion of the Bear Shadow music festival's future.

The Highlands town board meeting in December was marked by discussion of the Bear Shadow music festival's future.

Town board delays decision on Bear Shadow music fest

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The last Highlands Town Board of Commissioners meeting of the year on Friday, Dec. 12 was a busy one. The board heard objections to a proposed music festival in town, talked issues with the Chamber of Commerce lease, and heard a myriad updates on local town issues with traffic and speeding.
The new Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad building on US64 East opened on Saturday morning.

The new Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad building on US64 East opened on Saturday morning.

Grand opening for Rescue Squad

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad is expanding with the opening of a new building, located at 208 US64 East, and fully equipped to serve the community more quickly and efficiently.
The Highlands Cashiers Land Trust is in the process of conserving 100 acres in Cashiers.

The Highlands Cashiers Land Trust is in the process of conserving 100 acres in Cashiers.

Land Trust to conserve 100 acres in Cashiers

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust is under contract on 100 acres of raw and pristine land in Cashiers. Fully surrounded by the US Forest Service, this property is visible from Whiteside Mountain and protects streams in the Chattooga watershed.
David Bock and Jack Austin with Highlands Festivals Inc. presented a check for $10,000 to Friends of Founders Park President Hank Ross on Monday.

David Bock and Jack Austin with Highlands Festivals Inc. presented a check for $10,000 to Friends of Founders Park President Hank Ross on Monday.

Food and Wine makes 2024 donation

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Highlands Festivals, Inc., the producer of both the Highlands Food and Wine Festival and Bear Shadow music festival, presented its annual charitable donation to Friends of Founders Park on Monday, Dec. 9.
Santa Claus himself gives a shoutout to some young revelers during the Highlands Christmas Parade on Saturday.

Santa Claus himself gives a shoutout to some young revelers during the Highlands Christmas Parade on Saturday.

Holiday happenings

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Main Street was lined with locals as well as visitors from adjacent states watching festive floats roll by full of waving holiday characters and local luminaries for the annual Highlands Christmas Parade on Saturday morning, Dec. 7.
The former home of Highlands-Cashiers Animal Clinic on Cashiers Road will now serve as the office space for the Highlands Biological Foundation.

The former home of Highlands-Cashiers Animal Clinic on Cashiers Road will now serve as the office space for the Highlands Biological Foundation.

Highlands Biological Foundation receives land gift

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The Highlands Biological Foundation has unveiled a recent gift from sisters Amy and Cookie Patterson.
Work is set to begin on the Rec Center in Cashiers in early 2025.

Work is set to begin on the Rec Center in Cashiers in early 2025.

Changes approved for Jackson Co. Rec Center in Cashiers

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Changes are coming to Jackson County Recreation in Cashiers as Buchanan and Sons recently won the bidding to construct the Jackson County Splash Pad, a new project developed by Equinox.
Ugly Dog Public House manager Kellye Wert (right) and server Charity Barnes at the restaurant, which is a site where people can donate gifts for the Angel Tree program.

Ugly Dog Public House manager Kellye Wert (right) and server Charity Barnes at the restaurant, which is a site where people can donate gifts for the Angel Tree program.

Tis the season of giving

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The annual Angel Trees gift-giving program is up and running at the Highlands Emergency Council this year, which Emergency Council Vice President Marie Johnson and Ugly Dog Public House manager Kellye Wert say will allow more local kids to get more donated gifts.