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Submitted Photo The development would be located on the Steve Zoukis property southeast of the Cashiers crossroads between Marigold Street and Montevista Road.

Submitted Photo The development would be located on the Steve Zoukis property southeast of the Cashiers crossroads between Marigold Street and Montevista Road.

New 24.5 acre development planned for Cashiers

By 2030, Cashiers could have a new 24.5-acre development including a lodge, greenspace and retail shops in the heart of the village that is focused on conservation and the preservation of the town’s character.
Submitted Photo Yoga Highlands rebuilt its new studio in 2020 and is beginning its 18th business year in Highlands.

Submitted Photo Yoga Highlands rebuilt its new studio in 2020 and is beginning its 18th business year in Highlands.

“More than just a traditional yoga class”

One thing is always the same come the new year - resolutions. People want to be healthy and have positive changes and Yoga Highlands has some recommendations on becoming a better version of yourself. Yoga Highlands rebuilt its new studio in 2020 and is beginning its 18th business year in Highlands.
Photo by Michael O’Hearn/Crossroads Chronicle A proposal was introduced that would allow bear hunting at the Panthertown-Bonas Defeat sanctuary near Cashiers.

Photo by Michael O’Hearn/Crossroads Chronicle A proposal was introduced that would allow bear hunting at the Panthertown-Bonas Defeat sanctuary near Cashiers.

Proposed hunting season changes impact Panthertown-Bonas Defeat bear sanctuary

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is proposing several changes for hunting seasons later this year into 2023, including allowing bear hunting at the Panthertown-Bonas Defeat sanctuary near Cashiers.
CHHS executive director David Stroud preparing for departure in Kentucky.

CHHS executive director David Stroud preparing for departure in Kentucky.

CHHS rescues dogs from suspected puppy mill in Kentucky

Alabama. Florida. Georgia. Mississippi. South Carolina. Tennessee. And all across North Carolina from the mountains to the Outer Banks. What do all these places have in common? The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society Animal Rescue Team has been there to help save lives.
As of Jan. 2, the website had been updated to say the ski resort’s Frozen Falls Tube Park has a target opening date of Jan. 7. The ski area opening date is pending.

As of Jan. 2, the website had been updated to say the ski resort’s Frozen Falls Tube Park has a target opening date of Jan. 7. The ski area opening date is pending.

Sapphire Valley Ski Resort delays season

The ski season at Sapphire Valley has been temporarily postponed until colder weather sets in across the plateau. Warmer weather does not lead to good snow formation, and the weather ideally needs to be below freezing for this to occur. The season was set to start on Saturday, Dec.
Macon County Public Health Director Kathy McGaha said the school system and her department are following the state’s lead to minimize risk.

Macon County Public Health Director Kathy McGaha said the school system and her department are following the state’s lead to minimize risk.

CDC reduces quarantine guidelines

The Centers for Disease Control are now recommending that people who test positive for COVID-19 quarantine for five days, a reduction from their previous 10-day guideline. The CDC update was issued on Dec. 27.
The exponential  rise in positive COVID cases locally (out of an abundance of caution) has let  to the  postponement of the beginning of this class until next Wednesday, January 12.

The exponential  rise in positive COVID cases locally (out of an abundance of caution) has let  to the  postponement of the beginning of this class until next Wednesday, January 12.

Village Green to host art classes in Cashiers

A series of art classes is coming to The Village Green in collaboration with the Cashiers School of the Arts, starting today at 4 p.m. The series contains seven weeks with 90-minute-long classes each Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m.
Eighty three parcels of land in Jackson County will lose 68.8 acres; 21 of those acres come from one parcel.

Eighty three parcels of land in Jackson County will lose 68.8 acres; 21 of those acres come from one parcel.

End in sight for Macon-Jackson county line dispute

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners has taken the final steps in the process of redrawing its border with Macon County. At its Dec. 7 regular meeting the board unanimously passed R21-34 a joint resolution between the two counties establishing the new county line.
Photo by Michael O’Hearn/Staff Crossroads Custard and Cold Brew is now open for business in the Slab Town Plaza in Cashiers.

Photo by Michael O’Hearn/Staff Crossroads Custard and Cold Brew is now open for business in the Slab Town Plaza in Cashiers.

Crossroads Custard opens in Cashiers

A new place serving nitro cold brew coffee and frozen custard in fresh waffle cones has opened among the restaurants on Slabtown Road in Cashiers. Or perhaps you’re stopping in after a meal at one of the Slabtown Road restaurants, looking for an ice cream sandwich, milkshake or smoothie.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Scaly Mountain Crafters has been promoting the greater good by donating meals to the underprivileged via SERV International.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Scaly Mountain Crafters has been promoting the greater good by donating meals to the underprivileged via SERV International.

Crafted with a purpose

“Do Something That Matters,” is the family motto for Scaly Mountain Crafters owners Darren and Michelle Gillet and that is exactly what they have done with their shop in Scaly Mountain.