Highlands native Alex Osteen turned a Peace Corps assignment in Honduras into Highlander Farms Coffee, a mission‑driven venture that supports a community
he now considers family.

The Rotary Twilight 5K brings neighbors, families, and visitors together August 15 for a spirited race that fuels local child development efforts.

From rare insects to mountain streams, the Zahner Lecture Series offers free weekly talks that illuminate the Plateau’s natural world.

The Swingin’ Medallions return to Highlands on July 12 for a high‑energy evening benefiting The Literacy &a Learning Center’s free community programs.

Local gardeners know: one‑size‑fits‑all advice rarely fits Highlands-Cashiers unique light, soil, and seasons.

If Jim Chance and the Southern Blue Ridge Hikers nonprofit have anything to do with it, someday the Blue Ridge Connector Regional Trail will link the mountain communities of Clayton, Highlands and Cashiers by foot.

May brings Highlands and Cashiers roaring back to life, from songbirds to otters and everything in between.

With strong coaching and deep community pride, Macon United FC is helping local players grow on and off the field.

Long before pharmacies, the Cherokee and early settlers turned to the mountains for healing–and many of their remedies endure today.