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Pat Allen, Up Close and Personal
When Pat Allen moved to Highlands 22 years ago, she could not have imagined the success of her real estate career and owning her own firm, Pat Allen Realty Group. She and her husband, also named Pat, and a retired oral-surgeon, moved from Macon, Georgia, and opened a bed and breakfast, the Morning Star Inn, which they ran for …
Everything About Them Shines
Highlands Fine Art and Estate Jewelry, owned by Joe and Claudia Lazow, has been open for business on Main Street in Highlands for almost two decades. They offer one of the most diversified collections of estate and fine modern jewelry and watches, both new and pre-owned, in the area. The quality of their merchandise and their commitment to exceptional customer …
The Consignment Market
When is a consignment shop more than a consignment shop? When it’s lovingly owned and overseen by a retired Interior Designer. Such is the case with The Consignment Market located at 12 Chestnut Square in Cashiers, owned by Carol Hartley. Thanks to her experience as an interior designer and her vision this consignment shop offers everything you need to make …
Total Eclipse, 2017
It’s the kind of mind-blowing visual event you’ll never forget, and it’s coming to Highlands August 21, 2017. What is it? A magnificent eclipse of the sun… not a partial eclipse … a rare, total eclipse. While total eclipses occur somewhere on earth every 18 months, the chance of one occurring in the same location happens every 375 years. The eclipse’s …
Honoring an Artful Legacy
Hubert Shuptrine was an accomplished artist with a delicate approach to America’s people, its traditions, and its landscape. Whether focusing on the pattern of creases in a timeworn face, the tiniest strands of whiskers in a bristly beard, or the uneven rhythm of weathered boards on the side of an old cabin, Shuptrine penetrated the surface of his subjects …
A Woman of Passion & Purpose
At Your Service Home Care, operated by Tricia Wheeler, provides home care for aging adults. After receiving news of her grandmother’s Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, Tricia became interested in ways to help her grandmother, an independent woman that had spent her life helping people as a Registered Nurse, and those like her to cope with their new diagnosis. Tricia decided to …
Volunteer Love
When you retire to a new area, like my husband, dogs, cats, and I did a year ago when we moved from Colorado to North Carolina, I knew that a good way to meet people and contribute to the community would be to investigate and then support some of the myriad of worthy organizations in our area looking for responsible volunteers. …
Welcome Matheus Moura
The Rotary Club of Highlands is sponsoring foreign exchange student Matheus Moura, who will be attending Highlands High School this year. Matheus is from Compo Grande, Brazil, the foremost agricultural and cattle center there. He is most appreciative of the natural beauty of this area, being awestruck by our vistas. Having never experienced snow, he’s looking forward to a White Christmas …
No More Bare Cupboards
In a community that, by any standard, is well off, many families in Highlands still worry about their next meal. That’s where the Food Pantry of Highlands helps. As part of MANNA FoodBank, a private, not-for-profit service organization, that links the food industry with over 200 partner agencies in 16 counties of Western North Carolina, our local food pantry serves …
New CHHS Adoption Center
Two years in the planning, design, fundraising, site work and construction, the new CHHS Adoption Center celebrated its grand opening this summer with a canine-led “ribbon chewing” and open house. The new CHHS Adoption Center is western North Carolina’s most modern animal welfare facility and the largest expansion in the 29-year history of the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society. The number of …
Brothers & Sisters, Rejoice!
Big Brothers Big Sisters is an amazing organization that helps young people reach their full potential through interactions with mentors who provide support and encouragement when it is needed most. At its core are volunteers with the desire to help change the lives of children facing adversity. This dedication is what motivated me to join this great organization. As …
What a Ride!
Carpe Diem Farms is approaching its 25th anniversary January 27, 2017, the date it received its 501c3 not-for-profit status. It has been an incredible journey, “Exploring the human potential through equines.” Through experiential programs for children and adults, nearly four thousand have participated in after school, summer day camps, and activities. We’ve done yoga, tai chi, feng shui, and drumming, …
