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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

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
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

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
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

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
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

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
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

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, May 8, 2025
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

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
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"

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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.
David Moore and Darren Whatley recently made a $10 million legacy gift to Western Carolina University.

David Moore and Darren Whatley recently made a $10 million legacy gift to Western Carolina University.

Highlands couple gives back to WCU

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Moore and Darren Whatley place a lot of value on public education, having both attended public universities.
Volunteers gather in Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park for a safety briefing prior to the 2025 Plateau Pickup litter sweep on Saturday.

Volunteers gather in Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park for a safety briefing prior to the 2025 Plateau Pickup litter sweep on Saturday.

More hands make less work

Ryan Hanchett
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Living up to its reputation, the annual “Plateau Pickup” litter sweep was once again a massive community effort on Saturday.

Author Clapsaddle coming to Cashiers library

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Author Annette Clapsaddle is heading over to the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library to discuss her latest book, “Even as We Breathe.” Hosted by the Cashiers Historical Society, the upcoming event is scheduled for April 30 at 2 p.m.