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Chuck Leavell will be among the performers at the Highlands Food and Wine Festival from Nov. 9-12.

Chuck Leavell will be among the performers at the Highlands Food and Wine Festival from Nov. 9-12.

Highlands Food and Wine unveils entertainment lineup

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
The 7th annual Highlands Food and Wine Festival taking place Nov. 9-12, will feature headliners End of the Line, Grace Potter and The War & Treaty, plus famed keyboardist Chuck Leavell returning to Highlands for an intimate performance. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, June 15 at 12 p.m.
The Foxfire Boys will be one of the featured acts during the first-ever “Gala Review” at the Highlands Performing Arts Center.

The Foxfire Boys will be one of the featured acts during the first-ever “Gala Review” at the Highlands Performing Arts Center.

Gala Review brings talent together at the PAC

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Since its grand opening in 2022, the new theater at the Highlands Performing Arts Center has been receiving rave reviews. In order to keep the facility in tip top shape, the PAC staff and board will be hosting the first-ever “Gala Review” at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 3.
The Highlands Motoring Festival will field a full schedule of events June 8-11.

The Highlands Motoring Festival will field a full schedule of events June 8-11.

Motoring Fest rolls into town June 8-11

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Every year the Highlands Motoring Festival rolls into Highlands during the second week in June. For 2023, the four day festival runs from June 8 through June 11. During the week, some of the finest classic cars in existence will be seen in and around Highlands.
There will be a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year budget on June 1.

There will be a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year budget on June 1.

Town commissioners receive final 2023-24 budget draft

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, May 25, 2023
After three months of workshops, special meetings, and a retreat, the Town of Highlands unveiled its proposed 2023-24 operating budget on Thursday night. The total budget is $32,011,478.
Jannie Bean (right) shows off some of her custom jewelry creations during the Spring Fling at The Bascom on Tuesday.

Jannie Bean (right) shows off some of her custom jewelry creations during the Spring Fling at The Bascom on Tuesday.

Chamber kicks off busy week with "Spring Fling" event

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, May 18, 2023
The Highlands Chamber of Commerce kicked off a big week of events on Tuesday evening with its annual Spring Fling, which serves as an unofficial opening of the always popular “Business After Hours” series.
Highlands-Cashier Hospital is recognizing nurses, including Tracy Jernigan, Stephanie Mallonee, Kimberly Townsend, and Diana Shane, for all of their hard work in making patients lives better. Not pictured is Sarah Pennington.

Highlands-Cashier Hospital is recognizing nurses, including Tracy Jernigan, Stephanie Mallonee, Kimberly Townsend, and Diana Shane, for all of their hard work in making patients lives better. Not pictured is Sarah Pennington.

National Nurses Week celebrates essential profession

News Staff
Thursday, May 11, 2023
May 6-12 is National Nurses Week, and there is a common familial theme running through the storylines of some of the nurses working at the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.
A new workforce housing development on Cherrywood Lane is underway.

A new workforce housing development on Cherrywood Lane is underway.

Workforce housing development entering phase two

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Highlands’ shortage of affordable housing is no secret. From houses selling for seven figures, to apartments renting for $2,000 a month or more, the options for middle class working people are few and far between.
Steep Canyon Rangers will play a sold out show in Highlands on Sunday.

Steep Canyon Rangers will play a sold out show in Highlands on Sunday.

Steep Canyon Ranger to play the PAC on Sunday

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, May 11, 2023
If you want to be among the crowd to watch Steep Canyon Rangers tear up the Highlands Performing Arts Center stage, you hopefully bought your tickets early. For the second time in as many shows, the PAC is completely sold out for Sunday night’s performance.