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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.
Hurricane Ian, a category four storm as of Wednesday, is expected to hit Florida directly before turning north and potentially impacting Western North Carolina over the coming weekend.

Hurricane Ian, a category four storm as of Wednesday, is expected to hit Florida directly before turning north and potentially impacting Western North Carolina over the coming weekend.

All eyes on Hurricane Ian

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Agencies from Florida to Virginia are bracing for the impacts of Hurricane Ian, a category four hurricane, that was closing in on the Florida Gulf Coast on Wednesday. Models of the storm’s projected path show possible impacts from East Tennessee to the Atlantic coast over the next 4-5 days.
Organizers of the 2022 Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Highlands Food Pantry hope the crowd rivals those prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Organizers of the 2022 Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Highlands Food Pantry hope the crowd rivals those prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Empty Bowls set for Sunday

News Staff
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Fall is officially here and perhaps one of the best ways to stay warm as temperatures begin to drop is by eating some delicious soup, and the International Friendship Center and the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands is offering a way for people to warm both their bodies and their hearts with...
The new Highlands Performing Arts Center opened to the public on Sunday with an official ribbon cutting ceremony and reception.

The new Highlands Performing Arts Center opened to the public on Sunday with an official ribbon cutting ceremony and reception.

PAC celebrates grand opening

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, September 22, 2022
A new era began at the Highlands Performing Arts Center on Sunday. As a red ribbon floated to the ground, the PAC officially opened its new and improved facility on Chestnut Street.