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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From Classical to Contemporary

The Art League of Highlands-Cashiers’ Summer Colors Fine Arts Show, set for July 22 and 23 at the Sapphire Valley Community Center, showcases the finest of the Plateau’s creative talents.

Focus on Flowers & Figures

As evidenced by her art, Cover Artist Cath Connolly’s arrival on the Plateau was something of a Homecoming.

Volunteers Needed to Help Tidy Our Town

Highlands Chamber of Commerce/VIsit Highlands, NC Organizing Second Community Clean Up Day of the Year


Brevard, NC, is Getting Served a Full Plate This Upcoming 2024

It’s official- One of the Appalachian’s most beloved, quaint towns in western North Carolina will be introduced to its very first international food hall.

Waterfalls of the Southern Blue Ridge

Ed and Cindy Boos illuminate and elucidate their discoveries of the natural world here on the Plateau in a beguiling exhibit at Hudson Library in Highlands.

A Focus On Place

Dr. Gary Wein gives his farewell presentation on June 27 at The Village Green Commons in Cashiers. For more information about Village Nature Series, and to learn upcoming summer topics, visit villagegreencashiersnc.com. These events are free to the public.


Highlands Chamber of Commerce Held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Grand Opening of Bijou

The Highlands Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Bijou “little jewel” of Highlands on Friday, August 18. Bijou, located at 125 South 4th Street, is owned by Laurel Parham. Business hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The shop offers jewelry created by Laurel and small production family-owned companies like Baraka, …

Grants and Sponsorships Awarded to Highlands Non-profit Organizations

Formed in 1931 to serve as the voice of business, the Highlands Chamber of Commerce has grown to provide services and support to businesses, residents and visitors.

The Gordon Center for Children Names New Executive Director

The Gordon Center for Children is thrilled to welcome Megan Van Der Linde as Executive Director. Her background is rooted in childcare, leadership and program development. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Child and Family Development from Georgia Southern University. She then spent time developing teacher training, conducting classroom observations and environment changes for a franchised childcare center …


Find Joy in the Gardens

The Village Green will once more stage its Joy Garden Tour on Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15.

Dirty, But Beneficial, Job

Lake Glenville gets spruced up with its annual Clean Up – 9:00 A.M. Saturday, June 3. You’re invited – visit friendsoflakeglenville.com.

17 Years of Conservation

Our friend Dr. Gary Wein leaves the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust with a long list of accomplishments and an even longer list of friends and beloved coworkers.