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Author Harris to visit libraries

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The Cashiers library will host the author of “Long After We Are Gone” and “One Summer In Savannah,” Terah Shelton Harris, Thursday at 3 p.m. and Highlands will host her Friday at 12:30 p.m. for their Books and Bites series.
The Highlands Chamber of Commerce is rebranding the “Meander in May” as “High Style” for 2024. The three-day ode to fashion, art, food, and music will take place Friday through Sunday at locations all across town.

The Highlands Chamber of Commerce is rebranding the “Meander in May” as “High Style” for 2024. The three-day ode to fashion, art, food, and music will take place Friday through Sunday at locations all across town.

Suit up for "High Style" event

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Prepare to be immersed in a world of artistry and charm as High Style, a celebration of art, cuisine, fashion and music, makes its debut May 17 - 19.
The film “Oppenheimer” was used to test the new movie theater system at the Highlands PAC. The plan is for the PAC to show recently released films.

The film “Oppenheimer” was used to test the new movie theater system at the Highlands PAC. The plan is for the PAC to show recently released films.

Movies returning to the PAC

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Highlands Performing Arts Center Director of Operations Jack Austin hasn’t seen 2023 Best Picture winner “Oppenheimer” yet. “I have to want to see a movie incredibly badly, to drive down all that way to Franklin,” he said.
The Bear Shadow music festival will take place this weekend in Scaly Mountain.

The Bear Shadow music festival will take place this weekend in Scaly Mountain.

Bear Shadow ready to sound off

News Staff
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Preparations for the fourth annual Bear Shadow music festival scheduled for this weekend, May 11-12, are underway at Winfield Farm in Scaly Mountain, where crews are setting the stage for headliners JJ Grey & Mofro on Saturday and Black Pumas on Sunday.
A rendering of the new playground at the Highlands Rec Park shows a larger and more inclusive facility for children of all ages. A fundraising campaign is underway to help pay for the final expenses associated with the new playground.

A rendering of the new playground at the Highlands Rec Park shows a larger and more inclusive facility for children of all ages. A fundraising campaign is underway to help pay for the final expenses associated with the new playground.

A new place to play

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The need for a new playground has led Highlands town board members to look for potential funding avenues, including a call for public support.

Educational Theatre ready to show off

The Editorial Board
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
They say patience is a virtue. The art of staying calm can be a necessity when dealing with children and young learners. This week the Highlands Performing Arts Center will host its first Educational Theatre production ever when “Oliver!” takes the stage for a three-day run of shows April 26-28.
Educational Theatre co-artistic director Erik Bishop (left) and acting coach Lee Trevathan are ready for the several shows of “Oliver!” at the PAC.

Educational Theatre co-artistic director Erik Bishop (left) and acting coach Lee Trevathan are ready for the several shows of “Oliver!” at the PAC.

Oliver set for three-day run at PAC

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Erik Bishop and Lee Trevathan were up until 4 a.m. Monday morning, April 22 preparing for the opening of their play “Oliver!” at the Highlands Performing Arts Center this week. Just hours later, they were back at it, sipping energy drinks and coffee as the workweek started, no time to rest yet.
Chad Meadows discusses walkability as a concept in Cashiers.

Chad Meadows discusses walkability as a concept in Cashiers.

Cashiers rectification continues

News Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2024
reporter@highlandsnews.com Recodify Cashiers held two meetings last week to discuss future changes to the Cashiers Unified Development Ordinance and gauge community feedback.
Workers continue remodeling operations at the Fishes & Loaves food pantry building in Cashiers. Area food pantries are reporting increased need in 2024.

Workers continue remodeling operations at the Fishes & Loaves food pantry building in Cashiers. Area food pantries are reporting increased need in 2024.

Food pantries report high need

News Staff
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Fishes & Loaves in Cashiers and Highlands Emergency Council and Highlands Food Pantry have all reported need for assistance as food pantry numbers continue to rise. “MANNA came up and did a survey on the pantries.
The Cashiers Historical Society will host Heritage Apple Day at the Cashiers Community Center on Saturday.

The Cashiers Historical Society will host Heritage Apple Day at the Cashiers Community Center on Saturday.

Heritage Apple Day set for Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
As the plateau wakes from its winter slumber, a community staple is returning to spread literal fruits of labor. The Cashiers Historical Society’s annual Heritage Apple Day is returning Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cashiers Community Center near Boys and Girls Club.