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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Highlands Porchfest

Highlands Porchfest brings the happy sounds to downtown, including local favorites and artists new to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, September 15. For information on musicians, venues, sponsors, schedules, and more, visit highlandsporchfest.com.

A Seduction of Senses

There’s still time to prep your palate and loosen your wardrobe, The Highlands Food & Wine Festival is racing toward us like an out-of-control food truck careening down the Cullasaja Gorge. Limited tickets are still available to experience these events.  For more information, visit highlandsfoodandwine.com.

Flower Power

The inescapable charm of Dahlias earns them two days in the sun with Highlands’ Dazzling Dahlia Festival, September 6 and 7.


Suddenly September

“When I do count the clock that tells the time.” William weighs the measure of the days as September unwinds into the shadows and spiking sunshine of October.

Where Surface Meets Paint

Cover Artist Megan Gaillour’s artistic sensibilities and capabilities are constantly evolving, yet remain centered on the beauty and mystery of nature.

Experience the Best of Fall

Highlands Chamber of Commerce reveals October Events.


Summit Charter School Foundation Distributes Scholarship Funds

Foundation representatives and student recipients of the Quick Trailblazer Scholarship, founded by generous benefactors Linda and Mark Quick.Melissa Hudson (Development Director), Linda Quick, Bradley Burnette, Christina McDonald, Mark Quick, Sarah Jenning (Summit Foundation Board Chair). Not Pictured: Valedictorian Chloe Crawford The Summit Charter School Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that raises vital funds to support Summit Charter School, a tuition-free K-12 public …

Trailborn Expands With New Hotel in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains

The new hospitality brand inspired by the great American outdoors unveils Trailborn Highlands, its third design – forward hotel featuring exclusive excursions, curated programming, and a soon to open destination restaurant, bar and outdoor Nordic spa.

Rotary Bingo Returns to Community Center Benefiting Scaly Mountain Historical Society

Rotary bingo returns to Community Center benefiting Scaly Mountain Historical Society


Author Talks: Tracey Enerson Wood at Hudson and Cashiers Libraries

Tracy Enerson Wood On September 14, come to Hudson Library in Highlands at 12:30 PM or Albert Carlton – Cashiers Community Library at 3:00 PM as we welcome Florida author Tracey Enerson Wood to talk about her new historical fiction novel Katharine, the Wright Sister. The Highlands event at 12:30 PM will be a Books & Bites program, with free …

Community Coffee with the Mayor at Hudson Library

Please join us on Friday, August 30 at 11:00 AM in the Hudson Library Meeting Room for Community Coffee with the Mayor. The topic will be: “Town Project Updates and Development Discussion.” Community Coffee with Mayor Taylor, a joint endeavor by Hudson Library and the Town of Highlands, is held on the last Friday of each month from March through October at Hudson Library. …

J.McLaughlin Announces Grand Opening of New Store in Cashiers

American Sportswear brand J.McLaughlin announced the opening of its newest store on Friday, August 23 located at 95 US 64 West in the charming town of Cashiers, North Carolina. The 1,403 square foot store – designed with a classic coastal look in a color palette of creams and navy with white cabinets and grasscloth backing – will feature both the latest women’s and …