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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.
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.