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Steve Branson stands amidst a large tree extracted during the helicopter operation.

Steve Branson stands amidst a large tree extracted during the helicopter operation.

“Above and beyond” service

In a unique project that oversaw the intersection of technology and stewardship, a team undertook a significant tree removal operation at a mountain property right at the outskirts of city limits near Hwy 28.
Matthew Eberz and Ricky Siegel work on sets for the upcoming run of the play “Social Security” staged by the Highlands Cashiers Players.

Matthew Eberz and Ricky Siegel work on sets for the upcoming run of the play “Social Security” staged by the Highlands Cashiers Players.

HCP to stage "Social Security"

Coming off the resounding success of the group’s first production of 2025, the Highlands Cashiers Players are set to present “Social Security,” a heartwarming comedy by Andrew Bergman, from May 15 – 18 and May 22 – 25 at the Martin Lipscomb Theater within the Highlands Performing Arts Center.
Tracy Fitzmaurice addresses the crowd at Albert Carlton Cashiers Library during a Fontana Regional Library  board of trustees meeting on Tuesday night.

Tracy Fitzmaurice addresses the crowd at Albert Carlton Cashiers Library during a Fontana Regional Library board of trustees meeting on Tuesday night.

Library controversy spills into Jackson County

Following recent discussions about Macon County’s status within the Fontana Library Regional System in regards to an ongoing controversy over some of its content, the topic became a part of the discussion at this week’s county commissioner meeting, where commissioner Barry Breeden noted that the...
Sixth grade students from Summit Charter School were led through a series of science, technology, engineering and math lessons while on a field trip to Wade Hampton Golf Club this week.

Sixth grade students from Summit Charter School were led through a series of science, technology, engineering and math lessons while on a field trip to Wade Hampton Golf Club this week.

Lessons learned on the links

A group of 29 sixth graders from Summit Charter School were given the opportunity to explore various STEM subjects through the lens of golf at a field trip to Wade Hampton Golf Club, sponsored by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
The popular Truckin’ event has been renamed “Smoke Signals” for the 2025 Highlands Food and Wine Festival.

The popular Truckin’ event has been renamed “Smoke Signals” for the 2025 Highlands Food and Wine Festival.

Food and Wine ticket dates unveiled

One of the hottest tickets in the entire Southeast will once again become a sought-after commodity when passes for the annual Highlands Food and Wine Festival go on sale on June 10 and June 12. Highlands Food and Wine festival will return to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau from Nov.
Nurses Morgan Martin, Kyleigh Watson, Jessica Galloway, and director of hospital operations Hollis Whitehead snap a photo with hospital CEO Tom Neal to kick off National Nurses Week festivities at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. National Nurses Week runs May 6-12.

Nurses Morgan Martin, Kyleigh Watson, Jessica Galloway, and director of hospital operations Hollis Whitehead snap a photo with hospital CEO Tom Neal to kick off National Nurses Week festivities at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. National Nurses Week runs May 6-12.

National Nurses Week at HCH

This Tuesday kicked off National Nurses Week, and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital is recognizing the celebration by highlighting their staff of nurses, reflecting on their time working at the hospital and the importance of what they do.
Highlands will be adding two police officer positions to the department in the 2025-26 budget year.

Highlands will be adding two police officer positions to the department in the 2025-26 budget year.

Town board approves adding police officers to force

Highlands Board of Commissioners gathered at the community building last week for another meeting to discuss and finalize the town budget and additional expenditures.
Headwaters District Conservation Plan steering committee member David Feist, who represents the Friends of Lake Glenville, discusses the proposed plan and the methodology behind it with a group of citizens at The Village Green in Cashiers on Wednesday.

Headwaters District Conservation Plan steering committee member David Feist, who represents the Friends of Lake Glenville, discusses the proposed plan and the methodology behind it with a group of citizens at The Village Green in Cashiers on Wednesday.

A closer look at conservation

What does the future of Cashiers, and on a wider spectrum Southern Jackson County as whole, look like?
The Prince House is at the center of the Highlands Historical Society’s grand opening celebration for 2025.

The Prince House is at the center of the Highlands Historical Society’s grand opening celebration for 2025.

Highlands Historical Society prepping for anniversary year

With 2025 being a historic year in Highlands, the Highlands Historical Society is getting ready for a banner season. In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Highlands, the Historical Society will host its season opening event on Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Historical Village.
High Style 2025 will feature the best of fashion, food, and music, while featuring many of Highlands’ retailers.

High Style 2025 will feature the best of fashion, food, and music, while featuring many of Highlands’ retailers.

Get set for "High Style"

Get ready for a day of creativity, elegance, and entertainment as “High Style: A Celebration of Art, Cuisine, Fashion and Music” returns to Highlands on Saturday, May 17.