Fireworks erupt over Lake Glenville while boats watch from the water during a previous Fireworks Over Lake Glenville celebration. Photo courtesy of Friends of Lake Glenville
Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Plateau will celebrate Independence Day all weekend, with Cashiers, Highlands and Glenville hosting events from Friday through Sunday.
Dillsboro Creative Arts Center’s Annie Jacobsen shapes glass using repurposed energy at last year's event. The Bascom will host Community Day on July 3 starting at 11 a.m. Photo courtesy of The Bascom
Carolina Brotherhood bikers take off from Highlands Fire and Rescue en route to Franklin on their Thursday route encompassing 65.6 miles. Photo by Mitch Stone
Photo courtesy of Marianne Smith - Volunteers help unwrap the rope used to transfer floating docks to shore, where they are lifted by Bryan Simon’s crane.
Statewide burn ban issued amid wildfire risk
Jackson County Library
Fontana Regional Library board members voted 5-3 to reallocate $1,440 in unspent funds for professional association dues to books.
Photo courtesy of Summit Charter School - Summit Charter coaches and players celebrate following their historic victory over 19-win TNCLA in the state playoff semifinals.
Highlands varsity boys golf finished fourth overall at Mountain Harbor Country Club on March 24. Pictured from left: Weston Sellars, Rowen Carnes, Bryan Jarquin, Sam Conner and Chase Kenter. | Photo courtesy of Highlands Booster Club
BREC Head Coach Nickalus Pressler discusses tactics with his team at halftime during their match against MEC. The Lady Bobcats drew 1-1. | Photo courtesy of BREC
