Swain County defeated the Lady Highlanders 3-2 during an away match Aug. 28. Kedra McCall, one of the team’s leaders is still injured and did not play. “The varsity started slow but started playing halfway […]
Last week “Visit North Carolina” announced that domestic visitors to and within Macon County spent $170.12 million in 2017 – an increase of 3.65 percent from 2016. As for the state, Gov. Roy Cooper said […]
When a man didn’t return from a day-hike on the Ellicott Rock Trail by early evening Aug 22, his wife’s alarm set in motion a rescue mission that likely saved his life. Highlands Fire & […]
An additional 150 acres of land in Jackson County has been conserved with Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust (HCLT). High Knob, a 5,200 foot elevation peak of climate resilient landscape will be protected forever by a conservation […]
Crayola markers, glue sticks, and perhaps a new backpack or lunchbox are all essential elements for our kids as they prepare to go back to school. One thing you won’t find on any teacher’s supply […]
Town and county staff and officials recently received a NCDOT briefing on the proposed NC 106 improvements. This project is in in very basic planning stage. Funding, which I believe is a long shot, would […]
The Lady Highlanders varsity volleyball team was swept 3-0 against Rabun-Gap Nacoochee on Aug. 24. Their next game is after the junior varsity game which begins at 5 p.m. on August 30 at Highlands School. […]
The Lady Highlanders varsity volleyball team could not seal the deal against Rosman on Aug. 23 losing 3-2. To add to the loss, senior Kedra McCall injured her ankle and will be out for several […]
The Lady Highlanders Middle School Volleyball team lost 2 games to one against Tallulah Falls on August 22. The team’s next game is against Smokey Mountain at Highlands School.
Town Board votes to reduce speed limit and add a crosswalk Drivers coming into Highlands will have to slow down soon as they round the curve before the intersection of Little Bear Pen and Cashiers […]