VIP Pets
Rolling out the welcome mat for our four-legged friends
People
Answering the Mountains’ Call
Highlands Biological Foundation’s executive director, Charlotte Muir
Funded
Community fund grants are vital for local nonprofits
Music is Art and Art is Music
Brevard artist Shannon Whitworth
Where Conservation and Community Meet
PLATT’s Parker Platt on the principal values governing his approach
The Write Stuff
Imagining the future with Highlands Schools
Women in Business
Our executive director of operations, Emily Sweeney, asked these female entrepreneurs six questions to learn more about how their professional acumen, experience and talents inspire the plateau.
The Spirit of Summit
Celebrating 25 years on the plateau
Depicting Appalachia
In the Cullowhee Valley with Ron Rash
Bridging Communities
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cashiers and Highlands
PAC Pivots
Mary Adair Trumbly leads the Highlands Performing Arts Center and sets the stage for expansion
Seeds of Generosity
Plant for the Plateau gives local businesses a chance to dig in and help feed the community
Rising
When the human spirit yearns for brighter days, artists answer the challenge
What’s in a Destination?
John Woods has distinguished The Park on Main—now he’s part of distinguishing all of Highlands for a whole new demographic
Circles
A nonprofit set on expanding possibilities
Helping Hands
2021's nonprofit fundraising roundup
Unwrapping Experience
Mentoring is the gift that keeps on giving
Dedicated to the Plateau’s Future Leaders
How Bonnie Potts leads the Macon County Literacy Council to build better readers—and better citizens
Unlocking the Heart
For Matt Tommey, every creation begins with a walk in the woods
Right Tool for the Job
Financial advisors are ready to help you complete more than just the task at hand.
Growing Up
The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau expands youth development
