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David Moore and Darren Whatley recently made a $10 million legacy gift to Western Carolina University.

David Moore and Darren Whatley recently made a $10 million legacy gift to Western Carolina University.

Highlands couple gives back to WCU

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Moore and Darren Whatley place a lot of value on public education, having both attended public universities.
Volunteers gather in Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park for a safety briefing prior to the 2025 Plateau Pickup litter sweep on Saturday.

Volunteers gather in Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park for a safety briefing prior to the 2025 Plateau Pickup litter sweep on Saturday.

More hands make less work

Ryan Hanchett
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Living up to its reputation, the annual “Plateau Pickup” litter sweep was once again a massive community effort on Saturday.

Author Clapsaddle coming to Cashiers library

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Author Annette Clapsaddle is heading over to the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library to discuss her latest book, “Even as We Breathe.” Hosted by the Cashiers Historical Society, the upcoming event is scheduled for April 30 at 2 p.m.
Cashiers businesses will be competing to build the best burger as part of the annual Burger Week, which begins on Saturday.

Cashiers businesses will be competing to build the best burger as part of the annual Burger Week, which begins on Saturday.

Cashiers Burger Week is back

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing back Burger Week for its third year, drawing in another delicious offering of hamburgers from select participating restaurants. The week-long event kicks off April 26.
Photo by Ryan Hanchett/Staff Highlands ABC General Manager Kevin Vinson cuts a ribbon at the new store location on Oak Street. He was joined on Thursday by ABC board members Rick Trevathan, Jim Ward, Dave O’Harra, Andy Chmar and Steve Mehder.

Photo by Ryan Hanchett/Staff Highlands ABC General Manager Kevin Vinson cuts a ribbon at the new store location on Oak Street. He was joined on Thursday by ABC board members Rick Trevathan, Jim Ward, Dave O’Harra, Andy Chmar and Steve Mehder.

A new era for ABC

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, April 24, 2025
If it’s time for a toast, the new Highlands ABC store has you covered. On Thursday, the ABC Board members, town officials, store staff, and members of the public gathered for an official ribbon cutting at the new store location on Oak Street.
A judge granted an injunction stopping Cashiers Marketplace developers from connecting to wells in Sapphire.

A judge granted an injunction stopping Cashiers Marketplace developers from connecting to wells in Sapphire.

Legal fight over Cashiers Marketplace water source continues

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Following changes to the Cashiers Marketplace development plan, a lawsuit has been filed by the Holly Forest Association and the Fairfield Sapphire Valley Master Association Inc., which were granted an injunction to prevent the connection of wells until the lawsuit is resolved.
Children will have the opportunity to hunt for Easter Eggs at the Highlands Rec Center at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The Village Green will host its annual egg hunt at 11 a.m. on Saturday for children ages 11 and under. Both events are free and open to the public.

Children will have the opportunity to hunt for Easter Eggs at the Highlands Rec Center at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The Village Green will host its annual egg hunt at 11 a.m. on Saturday for children ages 11 and under. Both events are free and open to the public.

Easter events abound on the Plateau

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, April 17, 2025
While the daffodils have been blooming for weeks, and the pollen has been wreaking havoc for allergy sufferers, nothing marks the beginning of Spring quite like the Easter holiday. With warm weather in the forecast, the coming weekend features activities for all ages in Highlands and Cashiers.
Highlands Fire and Rescue proposed adding a new truck in the upcoming budget, but that purchase has been moved to the 2026-27 budget year.

Highlands Fire and Rescue proposed adding a new truck in the upcoming budget, but that purchase has been moved to the 2026-27 budget year.

Budget workshop covers fire department, staff raises

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Highlands Board of Commissioners gathered at the community building last week to go over budgeting and financial plans for the upcoming year. The objective of the meeting was to discuss budget items, capital project requests and employee compensation.
Heritage Apple Day will return to Cashiers on April 26 at the Cashiers Historical Society campus.

Heritage Apple Day will return to Cashiers on April 26 at the Cashiers Historical Society campus.

Heritage Apple Day returning to Cashiers

News Staff
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Heritage Apple Day is back this year to bring the Cashiers community another thrilling activity for the spring season. Hosted by the Cashiers Historical Society, the event is free and open to the public and will be held on April 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
An excavator sits at the ready next to Mirror Lake where the yellow boundary lines for dredging have been put in place.

An excavator sits at the ready next to Mirror Lake where the yellow boundary lines for dredging have been put in place.

Dredging plan comes into focus

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, April 10, 2025
The dredging of Mirror Lake is going to happen. In fact, the process is already underway. But the scope of work, the length of the project, and the cost are still to be determined.