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Legionnaires and volunteers gathered to place flags at veterans’ grave sites at the Highlands Cemetery.

Legionnaires and volunteers gathered to place flags at veterans’ grave sites at the Highlands Cemetery.

“Thank You for Your Service”

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Wednesday evening, July 2 American Legion Post 370 and several volunteers held its annual ceremony, placing an American flag at veterans’ graves in the Highlands cemetery.     Paul Showalter, Post 370 Commander, addressed the crowd assembled at the 5 p.m.
Ed Larson, historian and Pulitzer Prize winning author | James T. Costa, biologist, author, and Executive Director of the HBS

Ed Larson, historian and Pulitzer Prize winning author | James T. Costa, biologist, author, and Executive Director of the HBS

Evolution, faith and history at CLE

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
- By Martha Pearson CLE Board President The Highlands-Cashiers Center for Life Enrichment (CLE) welcomes two renowned scholars for four thought-provoking presentations that delve into some of the most enduring questions in American history, science, and society.
The Highlands Gem Shop is closing after operating for more than 73 years.

The Highlands Gem Shop is closing after operating for more than 73 years.

Family-owned jewelry store closing after 73 years in business

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
A family-owned jewelry store, the second-oldest retail establishment in Highlands, is closing after more than 73 years in business. The Highlands Gem Shop on South 4th St. has served generations of customers since it opened in 1956 by Archie and Hazel Jellen.
The Garden Soirée will highlight the gardens at the Heys' home.

The Garden Soirée will highlight the gardens at the Heys' home.

Garden Soirée benefits HBF

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for the Highland Biological Foundation’s most anticipated event of the year, the Twilight in the Garden Soirée, taking place on Monday, July 28 at 6 p.m.
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Law Enforcement Officers will be on the lakes and waterways this weekend enforcing Operation Dry Water.

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Law Enforcement Officers will be on the lakes and waterways this weekend enforcing Operation Dry Water.

Operation Dry Water is underway

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
In efforts to ensure a safer July 4 holiday experience on the water, the N.C.
The Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library will remain in the Fontana system for at least the next year before it transitions to a Jackson County facility.

The Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library will remain in the Fontana system for at least the next year before it transitions to a Jackson County facility.

Jackson Co. votes to leave regional library system

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
This is one for the books  — literally. Following a series of discussions, Jackson County Board of Commissioners voted to withdraw from the Fontana Regional Library system last week, which in turn has led to much speculation and concern.
A glass blowing demonstration with the Green Energy Park during Community Day 2024.

A glass blowing demonstration with the Green Energy Park during Community Day 2024.

A gathering of artists

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts will host its annual Community Day on Saturday, July 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Faviola Olvera, Leonal Gonzales and Leslie Manning lead a discussion on the complexities of immigration.

Faviola Olvera, Leonal Gonzales and Leslie Manning lead a discussion on the complexities of immigration.

A community conversation

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Immigration Attorney Leonel Gonzalez and Faviola Olvera of the Community Care Clinic talked about the complexities of immigration in the United States, which is currently home to 45 million immigrants.
Highlands will see another Independence Day filled with food, fun activities and spectacular fireworks.

Highlands will see another Independence Day filled with food, fun activities and spectacular fireworks.

Celebrating Independence

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Independence Day is kicking off with an onslaught of activities and offerings to the community on the Plateau. Highlands will see the return of its annual fireworks show, slated to begin at 9:30 p.m. on July 4. Preceding this will be a series of offerings that will begin at 9 a.m.
Bryan Heller will present his original piano composition and videography at 6 p.m., June 26.

Bryan Heller will present his original piano composition and videography at 6 p.m., June 26.

Heller to perform at Cashiers Community Library

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library welcomes local pianist, composer, and videographer Bryan Heller on Thursday, June 26 at 6 p.m. as he presents “The Four Seasons,” a program of original compositions and videography centered on the changing seasons throughout our local area.