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Highlands Christmas Parade

The annual Highlands Olde Mountain Christmas Parade – a celebration winding its way down Main Street, with virtually every Highlander either

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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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Plenty to Celebrate

It’s a blast! Cashiers and Glenville are launching dazzling fireworks displays on the evenings of July 1 and 2

Author Talk: Dorothy Padgett at Hudson Library

Hudson Library is honored to welcome Dorothy Padgett, author of Jimmy Carter: Elected President with Pocket Change and Peanuts, for an author talk on Tuesday August 29 at 2 PM. Books will be available for purchase and signing at this free program.

Highlands Chamber of Commerce to Host Ribbon Cutting for the Grand Opening of Bijou

The event is open to the public and will take place at 1 p.m. at 125 South 4th Street, Highlands.


Edwards Departs Chamber for Legacy Development Role

“This is a unique opportunity for me to continue my commitment to community stewardship through involvement with a legacy project under enlightened corporate and family leadership,” Edwards said.

Journey Back To Joy

No matter where she finds herself, artist Penny Pollock is in the midst of beauty.

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.