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Highlands Festivals, Inc. board members present a check to Friends of Founders Park President, Hank Ross for the benefit of Founders Park. Pictured are Steve Mehder, David Bock, Hank Ross, Debi Bock, and Jack Austin.

Highlands Festivals, Inc. board members present a check to Friends of Founders Park President, Hank Ross for the benefit of Founders Park. Pictured are Steve Mehder, David Bock, Hank Ross, Debi Bock, and Jack Austin.

Highlands Festivals Inc. gives back to Founders Park

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Highlands Festivals, Inc. presented a check recently to Friends of Founders Park from proceeds from the Highlands Food and Wine Festival. Highlands Festivals, Inc.
The Cashiers Antiques Show will be back for its 45th year on Aug. 4-6 at The Village Green Commons.

The Cashiers Antiques Show will be back for its 45th year on Aug. 4-6 at The Village Green Commons.

Antiques show returns to Cashiers for 45th anniversary

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
The annual Cashiers Antiques Show is returning Aug. 4-6 to The Village Green Commons. The show, now in its 45th year, was originally held at Blue Ridge School for the first 43 years before being cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stubborn Seeds will soon take over the former Bridge at Mill Creek.

Stubborn Seeds will soon take over the former Bridge at Mill Creek.

Stubborn Seeds set to open on 4th Street

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Adventurous Highlanders may soon bump elbows with a new eatery sprouting. Stubborn Seeds, a tapas fusion bar, will soon open  at the location previously owned by the Bock family and operating as the Bridge at Mill Creek. Stubborn Seeds has a selection for all taste buds.
High Country Wine and Provisions hosted a ribbon cutting on July 6.

High Country Wine and Provisions hosted a ribbon cutting on July 6.

High Country Wine opens its doors

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
On Wednesday, July 5, the Highlands Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of High Country Wine and Provisions, owned by California wine maker Guy Davis of Davis Family Vineyards.
History buffs made their way through Highlands Memorial Park on Friday and Saturday as part of the “Walk in the Park” fundraiser hosted by the Highlands Historical Society. Local actors portrayed famous Highlanders from several generations since the town’s founding.

History buffs made their way through Highlands Memorial Park on Friday and Saturday as part of the “Walk in the Park” fundraiser hosted by the Highlands Historical Society. Local actors portrayed famous Highlanders from several generations since the town’s founding.

More than a Walk in the Park

Ryan Hanchett
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
A cemetery is not typically a “cool” place to hang out. And even more rarely is it a place to learn and be entertained.
Representatives from Mountain True made a stop in Highlands on July 12.

Representatives from Mountain True made a stop in Highlands on July 12.

Mountain True shares regional initiatives

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Highlands Country Club hosted Mountain True, a non-profit that engages in conservation resource management in western North Carolina, on Wednesday to discuss the organization’s initiatives in the region.
The annual Friends of Founders Park Shrimp Boil will bring a sold-out crowd to the park on Saturday for a gourmet low country dinner and live music.

The annual Friends of Founders Park Shrimp Boil will bring a sold-out crowd to the park on Saturday for a gourmet low country dinner and live music.

Shrimp boil set for Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Highlands is preparing to welcome the annual shrimp boil fundraiser for Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Saturday, July 15. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the dinner will start around 6 p.m.
Highlands Mayor Pat Taylor discusses the recent property revaluation in Macon County during his “Coffee with the Mayor” program.

Highlands Mayor Pat Taylor discusses the recent property revaluation in Macon County during his “Coffee with the Mayor” program.

Mayor discusses budget, taxes

Ryan Hanchett
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Highlands Mayor Pat Taylor gave the crowd at his most recent “Coffee with the Mayor” program an inside look at the town’s 2023-24 operating budget and offered his thoughts on the most recent Macon County property tax revaluation.