Jean Gordon
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 11:21 am

Following the successful return of Remember Cliffside Day, there has been a strong desire for more community activity in the southern end of the county-Cliffside, said Eva Humphries of Cliffside.

Dakota Mathis and Humphries, both Cliffside natives, felt called to help restore the strong sense of community the area once enjoyed. With the help of many dedicated local volunteers, the clock tower was lighted for the 2025 Christmas season - a project that meant a great deal too many residents.

Volunteers, led by Mathis and Humphries, are planning additional cleanup and improvement efforts around the park, the Cliffside sign, and the clock tower area, along with continued community events such as Remember Cliffside Day. One of the central goals is to help young people and newcomers learn about Cliffside's rich history, particularly its role as a leading textile community and the lasting impact of that legacy.

"We want to preserve and share this history while also inspiring community engagement across all generations to continue the Cliffside legacy," Humphries continued.

Community involvement is a key part of what what is going on in Cliffside, said Humphries.

"We are grateful to already have the support of local churches, businesses, the school, and the fire department, and we look forward to growing these partnerships as momentum continues," she added.

To help raise money for the upcoming programs and events, a donation-based Community Soup Dinner will be held Friday, February 13, beginning at 6pm at the Cliffside Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. A variety of homemade soups, cornbread and rolls, desserts, and beverages will be served. All donations will go directly toward Cliffside community projects.

There is also a community calendar that has been published of upcoming meetings and events for the year. These efforts are being carried out in partnership with the Cliffside Historical Society.

For more information email cliffsideday@gmail.com.