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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (right) made a stop in Cashiers following Hurricane Helene to meet with first responders.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (right) made a stop in Cashiers following Hurricane Helene to meet with first responders.

Looking back at 2024: Helene dominates headlines

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
As we step into a New Year, everyone is wondering what 2025 might bring for Highlands and Cashiers. While there is no way to predict the future, one thing is certain – 2024 will not soon be forgotten. He is a look back at the biggest stories from the past year.
A pair of children donate to “Toys for Tots” during the annual Shop with a Cop event held at Walmart in Franklin.

A pair of children donate to “Toys for Tots” during the annual Shop with a Cop event held at Walmart in Franklin.

Shop with a Cop

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Last week, Highlands Police Department had the privilege of taking 39 kids shopping for Christmas and the Holidays. Each year, in cooperation with the Macon County Sheriff’s Office “Shop With A Cop” program, kids from Highlands School are taken shopping by Highlands Police officers.
Donations are being accepted for CHHS’ 2024 Stuff the Stockings campaign.

Donations are being accepted for CHHS’ 2024 Stuff the Stockings campaign.

CHHS needs help stuffing the stockings

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Christmas lists can get a little long this time of year. With two weeks left until the holiday, the staff at the Cashiers Highlands Humane Society is hoping there might be room for one more name.
The Summit Charter Festival of Trees drew record crowds during its two-day over the holiday weekend.

The Summit Charter Festival of Trees drew record crowds during its two-day over the holiday weekend.

Festival of Trees draws record crowd

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2024
So many Christmas carols, so little time. As guests worked their way through the Summit Charter School Festival of Trees over the weekend the Christmas spirit was almost overwhelming.
The Mistletoe Market and Lights on the Green will take place on Friday, Nov. 29 at The Village Green in Cashiers. Guests of all ages are welcome at both free events.

The Mistletoe Market and Lights on the Green will take place on Friday, Nov. 29 at The Village Green in Cashiers. Guests of all ages are welcome at both free events.

The Village Green readies for holiday events

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The Village Green is excited to kick off the holiday season with festive celebrations on Friday, Nov. 29. Residents and visitors are invited to join in the fun at the annual Mistletoe Market and Lights on The Green events, both offering something special for everyone.
The Festival of Trees at Summit Charter School has become a holiday highlight drawing visitors from across Western North Carolina.

The Festival of Trees at Summit Charter School has become a holiday highlight drawing visitors from across Western North Carolina.

Festival of Trees lights up

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The Summit Charter School Foundation will open the 2024 Cashiers Festival of Trees on Friday, Nov. 29 at 370 Mitten Lane in Cashiers. The festive fundraiser – accessible both in-person and online – will run through Saturday, Nov. 30. Doors are open to the public 10 a.m.  to 5 p.m.

Sky Valley welcomes new police chief

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The Sky Valley Police Department will be seeing a new chief in town as Tim Wallis was introduced during Tuesday’s special called council meeting. Wallis as well as his wife, Avie, were welcomed guests during the meeting.
Participants in the 42nd Annual Bob Jones Invitational at Highlands Country Club helped raise $280,000 for the Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation.

Participants in the 42nd Annual Bob Jones Invitational at Highlands Country Club helped raise $280,000 for the Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation.

Bob Jones Golf Tournament raises $280k for Health Foundation

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The 42nd Annual Bob Jones Invitational Golf Tournament at Highlands Country Club raised $280,000 to benefit the Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation.
Organizers collected $39,000 for 10 local charities at the annual Cashiers Cares tournament.

Organizers collected $39,000 for 10 local charities at the annual Cashiers Cares tournament.

Golfers support Cashiers Cares tourney

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The Third Annual Cashiers Cares Trillium Golf Tournament was held on Sept 19 to beautiful weather and full field of players. The Trillium course was in great shape for the day’s event and enjoyed by everyone.