Chillin’ out at Snow Fest 2023
By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News People throughout the community turned out for Snow Fest in Highlands over the weekend and indulged in s’mores, sledding, skating, hot chocolate, and a lot of snow at Kelsey […]
Annual Highlands Fire & Rescue awards ceremony celebrates a year of service
On Saturday night, the Highlands Fire & Rescue Dept. celebrated a year well done at its annual awards ceremony and banquet held at OEI’s Spring House. Firefighters, spouses, and retired firefighters gathered for the […]
Scaly Mountain bridge construction to take 2 years
No detours necessary for replacing bridge on N.C. 106 By Kim Lewicki, Highlands Newspaper An 84-year-old bridge on N.C. 106 in Macon County is in the process of being replaced with a modern structure that […]
Bobcats battle to the end in loss against Murphy
By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News Blue Ridge Early College varsity boys basketball team hosted Murphy on Jan. 17, and lost 73-29. Despite the scoreboard, the Bobcats fought until the buzzer by calling plays, staying […]
Highlanders lose tight game against Robbinsville
By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News Highlands varsity boys basketball team hosted Robbinsville on Jan. 16 and fought to the buzzer, but couldn’t overtake the Knights lead, losing 59-52. Highlands next plays against Hiwassee Dam […]
Proposed ABC Store façade will be reminiscent of the old fire station
By Kim Lewicki, Highlands Newspaper ABC Store representatives, Manager Kevin Vinson and President of the board Steve Mehder, returned to the Town Board in January to present a rendition of the proposed ABC Store in […]
STRs brought up during public comment period at Highlands TB meeting
By Kim Lewicki, Highlands Newspaper The short-term rental issue was brought to the forefront on Jan. 19 when Cathy Henson, president of the Highlands Neighborhood Coalition, spoke during the public comment period. Except for the […]
Electric vehicle charging stations move one step closer to Highlands
By Kim Lewicki, Highlands Newspaper With construction specifics in hand, moving forward with electric vehicle charging stations in town is now in the Chamber of Commerce’s court. At the Highlands Town Board meeting on Jan. […]
Mayor on Duty: Pennies for Preservation
We went to St. Simons Island this past weekend. When I visit other communities, I’m always looking for new ideas and how other towns address common municipal problems. As I have mused in the […]
Highlands Attorney resigns
By Kim Lewicki, Highlands Newspaper On Friday, Jan. 27, Highlands Mayor Pat Taylor announced the resignation of Town Attorney JK Coward. James Kent Coward, Jr. of the law firm of Coward, Hicks and Siler who […]
Lady Highlanders prevail in close game against Robbinsville
By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News Highlands varsity girls basketball team hosted Robbinsville on Jan. 16 and won a hard-fought game by a slim margin ending with a 48-41 final. Highlands next plays on Jan. […]
Highlands JV loses to Robbinsville at home
By Mason Stoltzfus, Plateau Daily News Highlands junior varsity boys basketball team hosted Robbinsville on Jan. 16 and lost 50-32. Highlands JV does not play on Jan. 27 when both varsity teams host Blue Ridge […]
Highlands varsity swim team finishes regular season, prepares for regionals
By Coach Steve Hott, Highlands Swimming and Diving 0n Friday, January 20, 2023 the Highlands Varsity Swim Team finished their regular season at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. The 5 member Highlands Boys finished 3rd out of […]
Mayor on Duty
The Town’s Planning & Development Director is implementing the provisions of the newly adopted Short-Term Rental Ordinance. The Town Board approved the ordinance on September 15, 2022. Since then, several questions have arisen about the […]
Highlands Fire & Rescue moves into new station
Highlands Fire & Rescue has officially moved into the new station on Franklin Road across the street from the Highlands Post Office. HFR Chief Ryan Gearhart said they began operations in the new building on […]