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The Cashiers Chamber of Commerce handed out the Spirit of Community awards during a ceremony at Happ’s Place. Paul Robshaw of Vision Cashiers received the “Evergreen Award.” Kurt Pusch, of Summit Charter School, was named “Educator of the Year.”

The Cashiers Chamber of Commerce handed out the Spirit of Community awards during a ceremony at Happ’s Place. Paul Robshaw of Vision Cashiers received the “Evergreen Award.” Kurt Pusch, of Summit Charter School, was named “Educator of the Year.”

Cashiers community awards

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Cashiers business owners and residents  gathered at Happs Place Barn and Grill last week to recognize six outstanding members of the community for this year’s “Spirit of Our Community Awards,” hosted by the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Highlands town board got an update on the timeline of the Mirror Lake dredging project at their meeting on Thursday.

The Highlands town board got an update on the timeline of the Mirror Lake dredging project at their meeting on Thursday.

Town board addresses Mirror Lake dredging, Chamber lease

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The Highlands Town Board at their meeting Thursday night, Nov. 21, heard updates on the Mirror Lake dredging and the Chamber of Commerce lease and heard a pitch from a contractor who could make a new town website.
Patrick Bowen, president of Bowen National Research, presented findings of the county’s housing assessment during a meeting in Highlands.

Patrick Bowen, president of Bowen National Research, presented findings of the county’s housing assessment during a meeting in Highlands.

Housing study dives into Highlands area needs

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Macon County and especially the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, have more difficulty than most places with providing affordable housing, according to the results of the Macon County Housing Needs Assessment. However, the study noted there could be ways to fix the problem going forward.
A crew from Bryson Grading and Paving is working to rebuild NC106 near the Blue Valley Overlook. The roadbed was compromised during heavy rains brought on by Hurricane Helene in September. Work is expected to continue through the end of the year.

A crew from Bryson Grading and Paving is working to rebuild NC106 near the Blue Valley Overlook. The roadbed was compromised during heavy rains brought on by Hurricane Helene in September. Work is expected to continue through the end of the year.

No quick fix for NC106

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Walking from the Blue Valley Overlook parking area towards Scaly Mountain on what used to be NC106 is like walking back in time. What in September was the main commercial artery into Highlands and Cashiers from the south and west, is now little more than a dirt path.
Pictured during the Micas Restaurant and Pub veterans recognition ceremony are: Front Row: Jim Ryan (WW2 Navy), Russ Yankow (WW2 Navy), Gen. Oliver Peacock, and Bob Geyer, Micas co-owner. Back Row: Tim Berry, Gary Wilson, Bill Drake, Matthew Ansari, and Mike Quillen Micas co-owner.

Pictured during the Micas Restaurant and Pub veterans recognition ceremony are: Front Row: Jim Ryan (WW2 Navy), Russ Yankow (WW2 Navy), Gen. Oliver Peacock, and Bob Geyer, Micas co-owner. Back Row: Tim Berry, Gary Wilson, Bill Drake, Matthew Ansari, and Mike Quillen Micas co-owner.

Micas unveils custom-built veterans memorial

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
On Monday, local residents and owners of Micas Restaurant and Pub, Mike Quillen, Bob Geyer, and David Verinder, celebrated their first year at the helm by pausing for a moment of prayer, silent reflection, and readings of special poems dedicating an onsite veteran’s memorial.
American Legion Post 370 chaplain Ed McCloskey shows off a newly minted coin commemorating the post’s 77th anniversary in Highlands.

American Legion Post 370 chaplain Ed McCloskey shows off a newly minted coin commemorating the post’s 77th anniversary in Highlands.

Honoring those who served

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, November 14, 2024
It’s a day that’s easy to remember, and too important to forget. “President Eisenhower got it right,” American Legion Post 370 Chaplain Ed McCloskey said. “When he declared Veteran’s Day a holiday, he made the official time of recognition the 11th hour of the 11th day, of the 11th month.
Entomologist Doug Tallamy addresses a group of Cashiers residents at Camp Merrie-Woode.

Entomologist Doug Tallamy addresses a group of Cashiers residents at Camp Merrie-Woode.

Cashiers group discusses conservation

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Some may dismiss bugs as an annoying pest to kill, but for guests attending this year’s Neighbors for Conservation event at Camp Merrie-Woode, bugs can now be seen through a new lens as an important part of Earth’s ecosystems.
Guests at the Highlands Food and Wine Festival enjoyed perfect weather and gourmet offerings during Friday’s “Truckin’” event.

Guests at the Highlands Food and Wine Festival enjoyed perfect weather and gourmet offerings during Friday’s “Truckin’” event.

Eat, drink, and be merry

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Guests at the Highlands Food and Wine Festival’s Grand Tasting opening event on Thursday night, were treated to small samplings of dishes including steak, seafood and salad, along with numerous wine selections.
Halloween brought out costume-clad children from across the plateau on Thursday night for celebrations in Highlands and Cashiers.

Halloween brought out costume-clad children from across the plateau on Thursday night for celebrations in Highlands and Cashiers.

Enjoying both tricks and treats

News Staff
Monday, November 11, 2024
The Mario Brothers, Beetlejuice, Leatherface, Poseidon and several Disney characters and witches were among the sightings on Main Street on Thursday evening, Oct. 31 for the town’s annual Halloween Trick or Treat event.
The 2024 general election drew 5,667,689 voters statewide, which accounted for 73 percent voter turnout.

The 2024 general election drew 5,667,689 voters statewide, which accounted for 73 percent voter turnout.

Election results show split ticket in NC

Ryan Hanchett
Monday, November 11, 2024
Election Day brought thousands of people to the polls across Western North Carolina on Tuesday and when the final results rolled in, both major parties shared a mixed bag of wins and losses.