Citizens discuss lack of area healthcare
The meeting room at the Cashiers Rec Park was jam packed with concerned citizens who lined the walls to hear from a group who are upset over the lack of doctors in the area on […]
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New intern joins team at Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
Sarah Lown joins the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust to help the nonprofit with it’s mission of preserving and protecting thousands of acres on the Plateau. Lown will maintain trails and help with the continuous effort to […]
Record turnout at The Village Green Independence Day weekend celebration
An estimated 3,500 people attended the festivities on July 5 at The Village Green in Cashiers to hear Continental Divide tear it up on stage before the crowd was dazzled by a Fireworks Extravaganza shot […]
Fontana Regional Library marks 75 years of service
Fontana Regional Library celebrates its 75th anniversary this summer, honoring the library’s humble beginnings in 1944, when the Tennessee Valley Authority sponsored a regional bookmobile to visit the most remote areas of Jackson, Macon and […]
Addressing access to specialty care
The 60-plus-year healthcare legacy that started humbly in Highlands and expanded to the Cashiers community is a rare gem that community members and providers alike cherish. We’re uniquely fortunate that the high caliber of care […]
Satellite station in the works for Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad
The location is set for a new satellite station for the Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad adjacent to Laurel Terrace on Highway 64. Call volume and response times are the rationale behind the project, said GCRS Chief […]
Nantahala District Ranger retires after 29 years
Nantahala District Ranger Mike Wilkins is hanging up his U.S. Forest Service uniform and is looking forward to spending more time with family. “I am retiring for several reasons; the Lord and my wife say […]
Leadership Cashiers Class meets with Jackson County officials
Members of the inaugural Leadership Cashiers Class recently met with Jackson County officials to learn about local governmental issues that impact the region’s economy and community development. Commission Chairman Brian McMahan presented a historical introduction […]
BlueZones kickoff deemed a success
To the Communities of Western Carolina: Two hundred people from Cashiers, Franklin, Highlands, Sylva and Macon and Jackson Counties attended the BlueZones Kickoff Presentation on Monday, June 10. As chair of the organizing committee, I […]
A ‘green’ link from Highlands to Cashiers
A Greenway connecting Highlands and Cashiers is a lofty concept but there are folks who think it’s worth a try. In recent weeks, Mayor Pat Taylor has met with various members of the communities to […]