Cheers to a Simpler Christmas

There’s beauty in simplicity when infusing a splash of holiday cheer throughout the house.

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Festival of Lights

Everyone – everyone – is invited to the lighting of the first candle of the Menorah at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in Highlands on the

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Winter Wonderland

The Village Green and surrounding shops and businesses in Cashiers will be a Glittering Wonderland throughout the grey days and dark, dark nights

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Warm Up Your Swing

Big Brothers Big Sisters will stage its 10th Annual Croquet Tournament of the Plateau on June 20 at The Country Club of Sapphire Valley. To register or learn more call (828) 399-9133 or email [email protected].

Art Makin’ & Storytellin’

If you’re a full-time Plateau person, a par t-time resident, heck, even if you’re just passing through, consider this an invitation to The Bascom’s Community Day 2023, set for July 1 at 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Highlands Outdoor Concert Series

The music of Highlands’ Weekend Concert Series – Friday Night Live and Saturdays on Pine Outdoor Concert Series, and Pop-Up Bagpiper Performances, provides a free soundtrack for a Plateau Summer.


Dream Cars on Display

Highlands Motoring Festival revs up for its 16th year – June 8-11. It’s free to the public, but donations are welcome. To volunteer or for more information, visit the festival’s website at HighlandsMotoringFestival.com.

Rotary Club of Highlands enjoyed special guest Dr. Randy Collins

Highlands Rotary President Dave O’Harra, Dr. Randy Collins, WCU dean of Engineering + Technology, and Host Andy Chmar. On August 1, the Rotary Club of Highlands enjoyed special guest Dr. Randy Collins, Dean of Engineering + Technology of Western Carolina University (WCU). A graduate of Georgia Tech with a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Dr. Collins served at Clemson University’s College …

First Responders Benefit from Golf Tournament

Police, fire and EMS departments in Jackson and Transylvania Counties have received generous donations from the third annual First Responders Cup golf tournament.


South Carolina author Patricia Brandon at Hudson Library

South Carolina author Patricia Brandon will appear at Hudson Library on Friday August 11 at 11:00 AM to talk about her recent historical fiction release A Rule of Life, the setting based on nearby Camp Merrie Woode. Books will be available for purchase and signing at this free event.

A Jet-Fueled Valentine: Review of Mountain Theatre Company’s Rock of Ages

Mountain Theatre Company’s Rock of Ages is a jet-fueled (with a splash of Riunite) valentine to the 80s Power Ballad Era, running through August 19. For tickets or more information, visit mountaintheatre.com

The Rotary Club of Highlands Hosts Assistant Director of REACH of Macon County

Rotarian Rick Trevathan and wife Cindy Trevathan hosted Jennifer Turner-Lynn, Assistant Director of REACH of Macon County a domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking organization.


The Rotary Club of Highlands

Rotary Club of Highlands welcomes guest speaker Al Tuchfarber.

Highlands Volunteer Fair

There are plenty of opportunities for improving the life of the Highlands Community – find out at the Highlands Volunteer Fair – 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Thursday, June 1, at the Highlands Community Building.

Life With Thomas

We’d been hearing reports about an unfailingly cheerful Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce volunteer who’d quickly become a favorite of people stopping in for advice or directions and locals just coming in for a quick mood elevator.