The countdown is on — only 10 days until our annual Jan Wyatt Symposium! This year’s theme is “Campfires & the Embers of Youth: The History of Summer Camps in Western North Carolina.” This engaging program explores how summer camps have shaped the social, economic, and cultural history of western North Carolina.

Rachel Lewicki’s Mason Jar Salad Dressing and Blueberry Burrata Salad bring the best of the season’s many sensations to palates here on the Plateau and far beyond. Her Simple Grilled Salmon completes the experience.

Mountain Findings, the irreplaceable Highlands resale store and boon to local charities since 1969, has released its astonishing totals for its record-setting 2024.

The people, the creatures and the landscape at Carpe Diem Farms have all burst back into exuberant life.

It’s an evening of fellowship, a series of games built upon luck and skill, and a boost to the fortunes of The Counseling Center of Highlands – Highlands Rotary’s Epic Evening of Bingo, Thursday, May 22, at the Community Building.

Betty and Robert Balentine and their Southern Highlands Reserve, custodians of Toxaway’s unique natural heritage, have achieved national recognition for their tireless preservation efforts.

For the third year in a row, Summit Charter School’s middle school girls basketball team has won the Tri-State Championship!

A pair of symposia at The Bascom is an invitation to play in the clay.

“It has been an honor to lead the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC, and I am proud of the growth and success the Chamber has achieved during my tenure,” McHan said.