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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.
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.