Highlands NC

Charlotte Muir Appointed Development Director at Highlands Performing Arts Center
Highlands Performing Arts Center (PAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlotte Muir as Development Director, effective immediately. Muir brings over 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience, along with a strong track record in fundraising, board relations, and strategic growth.
Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Announces 2025 LIFT Grant Cycle
“Grants serve as the primary means for the Health Foundation to enhance health and well-being within the communities we support,” said Dr. Barbara Corcoran, Health Foundation Board Chair. “We are excited to continue our commitment to addressing challenges, implementing effective solutions, and creating meaningful, positive changes in people’s lives.”

Veterans Helping Veterans
For the veterans of Project Healing Waters, peace and clarity are found upon the banks of mountain waterways.

So Many Benefits from PCC
The mission of the Peggy Crosby Center extends beyond the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, to every corner of this portion of Western North Carolina.

Read to Learn
Like an irresistible book, the entire world opens up for the young graduates of the Read to Learn Program, offered by The Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau.

The Missing Piece of the Puzzle
Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is thinking big and thinking about the health and safety of the animals of the Plateau. You can help – visit chhumanesociety.org/vetclinic.

Tremendous Sense of Connection
The Literacy & Learning Center’s compassionate approach to learning enriches the lives of its students and its volunteers. TheLiteracyandLearningCenter.org or call (828) 526-0863.

Know the Symptoms for Stroke and Seek Care Immediately
In the United States, more than 795,000 individuals are affected by stroke annually. It’s the fifth leading cause of death in our country and a significant cause of adult disability. The good news is that more than 80% of strokes are preventable, and swift treatment can work miracles for stroke patients.