Mayor on Duty
I got up late on Labor Day, had my cup of coffee, and perused the morning news. I noticed Southern California continued to battle wildfires, and had set a record 120 degree temperature. I thought, […]
Author: Plateau Daily News
Fall changes at the Cashiers Community Library
Labor Day has come and gone, there’s a hint of fall in our mornings, and it’s only a matter of time before the leaves start their show. With Fall, and the new school year, and […]
Dragonflies on the Plateau
Dragonflies are found throughout the state in a large variety of colors and sizes. North Carolina boasts 187 species of dragonflies and their smaller cousins, damselflies, which are collectively in the insect order Odonata. The scientific name […]
CHS’ 23rd Annual Designer Showhouse goes virtual; here’s a sneak peek
Cashiers Historical Society launches online tour experience and access to shop the Showhouse from the safety and comfort of your own home For 23 years, the annual Cashiers Designer Showhouse has attracted thousands of guests, […]
Farm-foraged Italian dinner at The Mountain
Enjoy an Italian dining experience hosted by Chef Sandra Stefani Join The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center for a hands-on approach to al fresco Italian dining on Sept. 12! If your favorite food and wine […]
Dirtbags win Highlands Rec Adult Softball Championship game
The Highlands Rec adult softball league Championship game boiled down to the Dirtbags versus The Pizza Place, but the Dirtbags won the coveted-championship title with a 16-12 final. The Dirtbags maintained the lead for most […]
Highlands Mountaintop Art & Craft Show draws a steady crowd
Visitors gathered at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park over the weekend for the Highlands Mountaintop Art & Craft Show. About 55 vendors from the area displayed their works on Saturday and Sunday that included pottery, woodwork, painting, […]
North Carolina moves to “Phase 2.5” tomorrow
Governor Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that after a summer of hard work to slow the spread of COVID-19, North Carolina will take a modest step forward move into Phase 2.5 starting this Friday, September […]
Mayor on Duty
Labor Day signals change in seasons, including the earnest kickoff of the political season. COVID-19 has the potential to impact these events. It will be a special election in 2020, although I have come to […]
CHHS pet food drive-thru feeds over 100 animals
The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society fed 112 animals in the community this past weekend with a free pet food drive-thru at the Cashiers-Glenville Recreation Center. More than 1,700 pounds of dog food, cat food, and treats […]