News

Members of Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s “Leadership Highlands” group learn more about Highlands history during the 2022 program.

Members of Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s “Leadership Highlands” group learn more about Highlands history during the 2022 program.

Calling all community leaders

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Leadership Highlands, a Highlands Chamber of Commerce community engagement program, is now accepting applications for its 2023 class. The educational program is for emerging and existing leaders in the Highlands community, offering them an opportunity to enhance their civic knowledge and network.
Bluegrass band Sideline will bring their unique musical catalog to The Highlands Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 29.

Bluegrass band Sideline will bring their unique musical catalog to The Highlands Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 29.

Performing Arts Center to host Sideline concert

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The Highlands Performing Arts Center will present live in concert, in the brand new theater, Bluegrass favorite and International Bluegrass Music Association award winner, Sideline on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Ethan Fortner and his team of mules clear downed logs from Doc Wilson’s property in Highlands.

Ethan Fortner and his team of mules clear downed logs from Doc Wilson’s property in Highlands.

Remembering the "Old ways"

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, October 20, 2022
There is still something to be said for the “Old ways” of doing things. Perhaps that’s what made Doc Wilson’s ears perk up when he heard about Ethan Fortner’s ability to clear land using a team of mules.
Mountain Theatre Company was recently awarded a $20,000 grant from Visit Highlands, NC.

Mountain Theatre Company was recently awarded a $20,000 grant from Visit Highlands, NC.

MTC awarded tourism grant

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Visit Highlands, NC has awarded its latest nonprofit grant – $20,000 to Mountain Theatre Company to support its year-round productions. Each year, Visit Highlands, NC supports local nonprofit organizations through its Tourism Grant Program and sponsorships.

Highlands couple funds pair of endowments at WCU

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Students and faculty in Western Carolina University’s Brinson Honors College will have increased access to international study and undergraduate research opportunities, thanks to the support of Highlands couple Gayle Watkins and Andrew Chmar.
The Highlands Land Use Committee discussed noise complaints and decibel levels during its meeting in September.

The Highlands Land Use Committee discussed noise complaints and decibel levels during its meeting in September.

Land use committee takes up noise complaints

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The Highlands Land Use Committee had an in depth discussion regarding noise decibel levels within town limits as well as weekend construction limits at their last regular meeting on Sept. 28.
Halloween on Main, one of Highlands’ most popular events of the year, is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31.

Halloween on Main, one of Highlands’ most popular events of the year, is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31.

Fall events prep for big crowds

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Anyone who has driven down Main Street recently can attest, parking spaces are becoming hard to come by as leaf season reaches its full crescendo across the Highlands area.
A wall of photos featuring musicians and their hand-crafted instruments is part of the “Tapping into Tone” exhibition at The Bascom Center for Visual Arts in Highlands. The exhibition will be on display through Dec. 23.

A wall of photos featuring musicians and their hand-crafted instruments is part of the “Tapping into Tone” exhibition at The Bascom Center for Visual Arts in Highlands. The exhibition will be on display through Dec. 23.

The Bascom opens exhibition of instruments

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Art lovers are well versed in the offerings of The Bascom Center for Visual Arts. Music lovers may soon get the same familiarity with the facility. A new exhibition opened on Thursday and the focus of the show is instruments of Appalachia.
Mountain Theatre Company opened its run of “BKLYN: A Sidewalk Fairytale” on Sept. 23.

Mountain Theatre Company opened its run of “BKLYN: A Sidewalk Fairytale” on Sept. 23.

BKLYN begins run at Playhouse

News Staff
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Mountain Theatre Company has officially begun performances of their third show of the 2022 season and their second ever Fall show with the opening night of “BKLYN: A Sidewalk Fairytale” on Friday, Sept. 23.
Hall of Fame basketball coach Joanne P. McCallie served as the keynote speaker at a community mental health event in Highlands.

Hall of Fame basketball coach Joanne P. McCallie served as the keynote speaker at a community mental health event in Highlands.

McCallie hosts mental health event

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Joanne P. McCallie enjoyed a successful career as a college basketball coach. She fostered positive personal relationships with friends, family, players and recruits. She stayed in good shape and locked in on her physical health.