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The ghost of Henry Sloan, portrayed by Harry McDonald, welcomes guests on the tour.

The ghost of Henry Sloan, portrayed by Harry McDonald, welcomes guests on the tour.

Historical Society hosts homes tour

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
On June 21, the Highlands Historical Society celebrated the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Highlands by hosting a tour of three of the most historic homes in Highlands tucked high in the clouds above.
Jackson County to leave library system

Jackson County to leave library system

Jackson County to leave library system

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
At a special called meeting on June 24 Jackson County Board of Commissioners voted to leave the Fontana Regional Library system and passed an increased budget with a last-minute tax tweak.
The Dover Quartet will perform on July 29 and 30 as part of the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival.

The Dover Quartet will perform on July 29 and 30 as part of the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival.

Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
  The   regular season of the 43rd edition of the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival which assembles world renowned classical musicians, takes place from July 6 to Aug. 11.
Many took part in the AWAKE child abuse prevention puppet shows held at elementary schools this year. (From L to R) Molly Boughman – senior mental health therapist, Celeste Young – forensic interviewer, Margarita Martinez-Lopez – bilingual victim advocate, Kristen Berry – senior forensic interviewer, Stephanie Cedillo – bilingual victim advocate, and Hannah Trammel – forensic interviewer.

Many took part in the AWAKE child abuse prevention puppet shows held at elementary schools this year. (From L to R) Molly Boughman – senior mental health therapist, Celeste Young – forensic interviewer, Margarita Martinez-Lopez – bilingual victim advocate, Kristen Berry – senior forensic interviewer, Stephanie Cedillo – bilingual victim advocate, and Hannah Trammel – forensic interviewer.

AWAKE spearheads advocacy for child abuse victims

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Standing on its mission to help children who have experienced abuse, AWAKE Children’s Advocacy Center has expanded its reach in the area.  “Our mission is to coordinate and advocate services for abused children,” Executive Director Crystal Jones said.
The new veterinary clinic, set to open in 2027, will serve CHHS as well as the general public.

The new veterinary clinic, set to open in 2027, will serve CHHS as well as the general public.

For the love of pets

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society (CHHS) unveiled plans at its annual fundraising gala to build and open a new veterinary clinic that will serve publicly-owned pets as well as shelter animals.

Businesses slowly bounce back post-Helene

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
It’s been eight months since Hurricane Helene ravaged its way through Western North Carolina, and the Plateau is finally showing signs of recovery as tourism steadily bounces back into the area.
Commissioners will hear recommendations to change parking on Oak Street during Thursday night’s Town Board meeting.

Commissioners will hear recommendations to change parking on Oak Street during Thursday night’s Town Board meeting.

Planning board recommends new parking plans

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Highlands Planning Board met at the community building last week to discuss the ongoing topic of parking in town, with the committee agreeing upon several recommendations that will be presented to the Highlands Town Board of Commissioners this week.
Village Play reopens with new look

Village Play reopens with new look

Village Play reopens with new look

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Village Play Playground, located at The Village Green in Cashiers has been restored and expanded and will reopen on June 26.  Festivities begin at 4:30 p.m.with a ribbon cutting ceremony, a tour of the new features, food and goodies, and lots of fun.
Various items will be on display, including high-quality, original and traditional artwork, jewelry and apparel.

Various items will be on display, including high-quality, original and traditional artwork, jewelry and apparel.

Mountaintop Rotary’s Art and Craft show returns

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Mountaintop Rotary Club’s Art and Craft show returns next weekend as one of Highlands’ most cherished summer traditions. Rotary promises two days of fun, festivities, and entertainment June 28 and 29 in Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.