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The Bascom Opens Photography Resident Exhibition April 18 with Free Artist Talk

by: Bianca Mitchell, Director of Marketing, The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts

The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts will open a new exhibition by Photography Resident Dean Kessmann on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the Joel Gallery, with a free public artist talk at 3:00 p.m. Kessmann is a Professor of Photography at The George Washington University’s Corcoran School of the Arts and Design who spent his spring 2026 sabbatical in residence at The Bascom, his first formal artist residency in nearly two decades.

Pictured here are Town Manager Josh Ward, Mayor Pay Taylor, and Chamber Executive Director Johanna Fein.

Highlands Goes Red, White & Blue

by: Johanna Fein, Highlands Chamber of Commerce/ Visit Highlands, NC

As Highlands prepares to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary, the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC has partnered with the Town of Highlands to add patriotic touches throughout the community.

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Rotary Club of Highlands Honors March Students of the Month

by: Rotary Club of Highlands

The Rotary Club of Highlands honors its March students of the month.

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The Rotary Club of Highlanbds Welcomes Guest Speaker Stewart Harvard

by: Rotary Club of Highlands

Rotary Club of Highlands recently enjoyed an informative program led by Stewart Harvard of Clayton Georgia, hosted by club member Billy Love.

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Rotary Club of Highlands Welcomes Guest Speaker David Hodgson

by: Rotary Club of Highlands

Previously at Delta Air Lines, David Hodgson has extensive Human Resources experience as an interviewer for the Pilot Selection Program. During his 28-year career, David has mastered not only what true customer service looks like but also how to achieve it.

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Highlands Chamber of Commerce Awards More Than $420,000 in Marketing Grants and Sponsorships

by: Johanna Fein, Highlands Chamber of Commerce/ Visit Highlands, NC

The Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC is proud to announce the distribution of $420,110.00 in fiscal year-to-date grants and sponsorships in support of local nonprofits, cultural institutions, and community events that enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

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Nonprofit leaders invited to attend Nantahala Health Foundation’s Now + Next

by: Lisa Duff

Nantahala Health Foundation is inviting nonprofit, educational, governmental, faith-based and other leaders working in the social services space across Western North Carolina to take part in an upcoming Now + […]

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Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Announces 2026 Grant Cycle

by: Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation

The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation is excited to announce that its next grant cycle will be opening soon, continuing its mission of supporting transformative and lasting health solutions throughout western North Carolina.

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Highlands Community Fund Supports Local Nonprofits

by: Johanna Fein, Highlands Chamber of Commerce/ Visit Highlands, NC

Laura Herndon, VP of Development for The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, recently addressed the Rotary Club of Highlands about its work to support nonprofits, especially in Highlands.

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