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Science Heroes will visit Kids Zone at Hudson Library on July 24.

Science Heroes will visit Kids Zone at Hudson Library on July 24.

Science Heroes drop in at Kid’s Zone

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Hudson Library continues Summer Learning Programs with special events for children. Thursday July 24 at 3:30 p.m., Talewise (formerly ScienceTellers) presents Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color, an exciting production with lots of special effects.
The Dave Drake Studio Barn at The Bascom.

The Dave Drake Studio Barn at The Bascom.

Get Fired Up at The Bascom!

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts invites you to the 14th Biannual Summer Pottery Show, happening July 18–19, at the Dave Drake Studio Barn.
The Boys and Girls Club on the Plateau celebrates its brand-new teen building with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Boys and Girls Club on the Plateau celebrates its brand-new teen building with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Abell Teen Club opens

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau celebrated the opening of its new building, the Abell Teen Club, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event served as a heartfelt acknowledgement of the community’s commitment to nurturing the next generation.
SNAP: More hungry children, families

SNAP: More hungry children, families

More hungry children, families

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Nearly 10% of Macon County’s residents receive help through SNAP – the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Legislation passed in Congress on July 3, will see changes to SNAP benefits. The full impact the legislation will have on Macon County’s 3,855 SNAP recipients is not yet known.
This week’s performances include Zitong Wang, Susie Park, James Kim, Sharon Isbin, and The Pacifica String Quartet.

This week’s performances include Zitong Wang, Susie Park, James Kim, Sharon Isbin, and The Pacifica String Quartet.

Artistry meets altitude

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
The mathematics of chamber music are deceptively simple: combine world-class musicians with intimate venues where every seat matters and watch what happens when artistry meets altitude. The execution, however, requires something closer to alchemy.
The changing role of tradtional media sources vs. alternative media will be discussed during Friday’s talk hosted by the Center for Life Enrichment.

The changing role of tradtional media sources vs. alternative media will be discussed during Friday’s talk hosted by the Center for Life Enrichment.

CLE: The Press and the President

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Two of the more significant and debated issues of contemporary American life—the future of media and the role of higher education-- are the focus of three upcoming programs at the Highlands-Cashiers Center for Life Enrichment (CLE).
Edward Larson talks about the Scopes Monkey Trial.

Edward Larson talks about the Scopes Monkey Trial.

Reflecting on the Scopes trial, 100 years later

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
A hundred years after its verdict, the Scopes Monkey Trial, also known as Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes, remains a cultural touchpoint surrounding the teaching of evolution in schools.
Cutting the ribbon to open the new exhibits are Charles Gandy, Jason Steinfeld, Lindsay Garner Hostetler, and Amelia Golcheski.

Cutting the ribbon to open the new exhibits are Charles Gandy, Jason Steinfeld, Lindsay Garner Hostetler, and Amelia Golcheski.

Summer traditions in Western NC

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Visitors have a chance to dive deep into the history of Cashiers, and how the plateau has changed over the years, with the opening of two exhibits at the Cashiers Historical Society.
This year’s antique show will feature items that trace all the way back to the 18th century.

This year’s antique show will feature items that trace all the way back to the 18th century.

Antique show returns to Village Green

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
The Cashiers Annual Antique Show has been a community staple for nearly 50 years, showcasing an array of antiques ranging from the 18th to mid-20th century. And according to Show Promoter Hazel Giles, this year promises to be a vibrant gathering of history and community spirit.