Highlands NC

Former ESL student Faviola Olvera now leads TL&LC’s Citizenship Class, using her own naturalization journey to empower new citizens and strengthen the community she loves.

A rise in distemper among local raccoons and foxes has prompted reminders to avoid handling wildlife and keep pets vaccinated and safely away from sick animals.

Hudson Library – founded 142 years ago and long central to Highlands life – is embarking on a major renovation to preserve its legacy and create a more welcoming, modern space for generations to come.

Karen Hunt and Mike Lewine list their remarkable Flat Mountain Estates residence—a meticulously crafted Tretiakov-built home with custom details, sweeping views, and refined mountain living – now offered through Highlands Sotheby’s International Realty.

Highlands’ hospitality industry grew not just from its scenic setting but from the year‑round residents whose hard work, resilience, and community spirit shaped the town into the thriving mountain destination it is today.

Sue Blair shares fresh updates from Carpe Diem Farms, where the horses, the winter snow, and a gentle giant named Journey make spring on the mountain especially joyful.

Pain may quiet quickly, but true healing requires rebuilding strength, capacity, and tissue resilience so your body can handle the demands of an active mountain life.

A season of quieter winter movement often leaves joints stiff, and spring is the moment to restore easy, usable mobility before hiking, gardening, and outdoor activity return.

Highlands Chiropractic & Wellness welcomes Dr. Olivia Douglas, expanding local access to comprehensive musculoskeletal care for the many residents whose active lives and livelihoods depend on staying pain‑free.