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Cashiers library: Patrons worry about the future

News Staff

Thursday, June 12, 2025

The Fontana Regional Library system has found itself in the center of a Jackson County controversy as the county talks about withdrawing from the regional system. The Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library is a member of the FRL system.

Carlton Burke showcases a Barred Owl to the audience.

Highlands Nature Center kicks off summer series

News Staff

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Highlands Nature Center is kicking off the summer with a hoot, as their summer series, Nature Center Nights, brought in Carlton Burke of Carolina Mountain Naturalists to showcase one of the region’s most mysterious animals.

Kenda Woodburn showcases some of the flora from the region.

Summer gardening workshop spearheads sustainability

News Staff

Thursday, June 12, 2025

With summer in full swing, a community workshop has emerged at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library called Blue Ridge Garden Quest, led by horticulturalist Kenda Woodburn, who aims to focus on practical gardening skills and environmental awareness.

The second Zahner Lecture will be on June 19 at 6 p.m.

Zahner Lecture Series

News Staff

Thursday, June 12, 2025

The Highlands Biological Foundation continues its 2025 Zahner Conservation Lecture Series with an engaging and timely presentation by Tanya Poole, Conservation Initiatives Engagement Coordinator for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. The lecture, titled “Are You BearWise?

Local writers Pippa and Andry Seichrist will introduce their recently-released memoir on Tuesday, June 24 at 2 p.m.

Author Talk at Hudson Library

News Staff

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Local writers Pippa and Andry Seichrist will introduce their recently-released memoir, My Life Before: A Memoir of a Family Created Through Adoption, on Tuesday, June 24 at 2 p.m. at the Hudson Library in Highlands. Books will be available for purchase and signing at this free program.

Classics in the Park is the centerpiece of the Highlands Motoring Festival happening this weekend at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.

Highlands Motoring Festival rolls into town

News Staff

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Enthusiasts of classic cars travel to museums all over America to see the best of the best. On June 14 some of these museums are sending classic cars to Highlands.

David and Kelly Feist search for debris on the lake with volunteer Ike Eichhorn.

Friends of Lake Glenville

News Staff

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Community members gathered at Lake Glenville this weekend for the annual Lake Glenville clean up. “We’re stewards of the lake,” said Tom Albert, director of special events for Friends of Lake Glenville and organizer of this year’s cleanup.

Highlands Food & Wine Festival

News Staff

Thursday, June 5, 2025

The 10th annual Highlands Food & Wine festival taking place Nov. 13-16 will feature headliners The Wallflowers, Railroad Earth, Blind Boys of Alabama and The Psycodelics, according to Highlands Festivals, Inc.

Amber Mull officially opens the brewery’s doors with her husband Eric Cahill and Chamber Executive Director Kay McHan.

New brewery is focused on community

News Staff

Thursday, June 5, 2025

A new brewery is ready to serve the community in the heart of the Highlands with the opening of Western Carolina Brew and Wine. Spearheaded by owner and managing partner Amber Mull, the latest business to grace the plateau is not just about brewing beer, but cultivating community spirit as well.

New Executive Director at Highlands Chamber

News Staff

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Highlands Chamber of Commerce has found its new Executive Director in Johanna Fein, who is ready to step up to her new responsibility and serve the Highlands community. She will assume her new role on July 1. “I just want the best for this town,” said Fein.