April 2016

Oh, the Stories CHS Can Tell
2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Cashiers Historical Society. It was kicked off with a $100-a-plate brunch held at the historic Hanks House with about 40 […]

A Tapestry of Green and Sun
The Village Green is a 12.5 acre park in the heart of Cashiers, attracting thousands of visitors each year. The park is designed to be a free, public space to […]

A Look Into the Heart
Abandoned and left to die. Starving, lost and alone. Crippled by blindness. How many obstacles must be placed in the path of a soul before they finally give up on humanity, […]

Rotary, Keeps Us Rolling
For over 70 years the Rotary Club of Highlands has brought people together from all walks of life who want to use their expertise for the general good; people whose […]

Gracious Guides
Imagine you’ve just battled the mountain road up to Highlands. It’s your first trip here and you’re stumped. Yes, it’s beautiful. Yes, there is hiking to be done, but […]

Dine out for Life
The Western North Carolina AIDS Project’s 14th Annual Dining Out For Life is happening again on Thursday, April 28. “This is WNCAP’s largest fundraiser of the year and biggest community […]

Satulah’s Peak Experience
Satulah Mountain has been a place of significance for a long time. To the Cherokee it was known as “Grumbler” or “Snorter,” perhaps a place to stay away from. To […]

This Takes the Cake
Rebecca Shuler grew up with a grandmother who loved to cook. “Dolly” Ramey was known for her classic Southern meals, especially her fried chicken. Rebecca remembers her Granny fixing chicken […]