In memory of Theda McCall
Theda Marie Owen McCall, 71, of Cashiers, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday April 3, 2021. A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Andy […]
Keepin’ it evergreen in the mountains
The Plateau is home to a variety of evergreen plants ranging from towering coniferous trees like Pine, Hemlock, and Pitch; to shrubs such as the ground juniper, rhododendron, and mountain laurel; and even ground cover […]
Highlands takes the win against BREC at home
Highlands girls varsity soccer team took on Blue Ridge Early College at home on March 22 and solidly took the win with a final of 7-0. Highlands Reese Schmitt scored three goals and said they […]
Mayor on Duty
I’m always on alert while the North Carolina legislature is in session, especially in April when new bills are being proposed. There is one proposed bill, SB 349/HB401-Increase Housing Opportunities, that really causes me concern. […]
Summit MS soccer team beats Highlands on the road
Summit Middle School soccer team hopped a bus up the mountain to take on Highlands and took the win with a final 2-1. Summit Coach Jeremy Robinson said for their first game, they played pretty […]
TL&LC students enjoy visits from Ben the Reading Dog
Ben the Reading Dog, a.k.a Ben Crenshaw, is an 85-pound silver lab who often visits students at The Literacy & Learning Center for a bit of story time. During each visit, students gather around Ben […]
Mayor on Duty
Anyone driving in Highlands is encountering the extensive road paving. In addition, we should all be concerned about traffic safety as we cruise down newly paved roads while Highlands opens for the impending post pandemic […]
The Bascom names Dr. Karin Peterson its new Executive Director
The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts is pleased to welcome Dr. Karin Peterson as its new Executive Director starting mid-April. Peterson comes to The Bascom with more than twenty years of service on […]
Highlands Town Board amends its ‘Code of Ethics’
At the March 18 Town Board meeting, commissioners amended the town’s Code of Ethics to include a sixth element regarding disclosing closed session information to the public under the threat of censure. As outlined, the […]
MCPH to receive additional doses of vaccine, begins scheduling evening appointments
From April 6-12, Macon County Public Health (MCPH) will receive an additional shipment of vaccine (in addition to the 600 Moderna, sent weekly), which will include 700 doses of the Johnson and Johnson Janssen COVID-19 […]