Local

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.
The Hunt for Highlands History

The Hunt for Highlands History

The Hunt for Highlands History

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Who are the people, places and things that have made Highlands the special place that it is now and has been over the years?  What events shaped the history of this wonderful community high in the North Carolina mountains?
Dr. Rada Petric explores the world of back-yard bats (courtesy UNC endeavors).

Dr. Rada Petric explores the world of back-yard bats (courtesy UNC endeavors).

Lecture: ‘Bats in Your Backyard’

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Dr. Rada Petric, Assistant Research Professor and Director of the UNC Institute for the Environment’s Highlands Field Site, will be the guest lecturer next week for the Zahner Conservation Lecture Series.  Her lecture, titled “Bats in Your Backyard,” will take place on Thursday, June 26 at 6 p.m.
Put on your dancing shoes, pack a picnic and head out to the Village Greene for the Fireworks Extravaganze, July 3.

Put on your dancing shoes, pack a picnic and head out to the Village Greene for the Fireworks Extravaganze, July 3.

Light up the Plateau

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Celebrate America’s birthday in Cashiers at The Village Green’s annual Fireworks Extravaganza on The Green. The celebration will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3 on The Village Green Commons Lawn. Residents and visitors are invited to dine, play, and dance the night away.
The Volunteer Fair gives residents and visitors to the Plateau an opportunity to connect with the numerous organizations that serve the area.

The Volunteer Fair gives residents and visitors to the Plateau an opportunity to connect with the numerous organizations that serve the area.

Serving others on the Plateau

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Residents and organizations connected at the community building last week for this year’s volunteer fair.