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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.

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.

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 headliner

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 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.

Chad Meadows discusses walkability as a concept in Cashiers.

Cashiers rectification continues

News Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2024

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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.

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.