It wasn’t the prettiest win for Highlands girls junior varsity basketball team, but Head Coach Jake Page said he’ll take it. Highlands defeated East Henderson on Dec. 17 with a final score of 40-18. “It […]
Highlands boys junior varsity basketball team beat East Henderson on Dec. 17 at home 53-27. Highlands Head Coach Bryan Dearth said the team is making consistent improvements. “We did better than we did against Tallulah […]
Last Thursday’s Town Board meeting had two contentious items, the broadband public hearing and Main Street tree planting plan. Let me provide my perspective. As the presiding officer of the meeting I take responsibility for […]
With the passing of its resolution approving an Installment Financing Contract at the Dec. 13 Town Board meeting, the town has taken the first step toward making a broadband highway through the town limits on […]
At the December Town Board meeting, citizens turned out to hear the final word on the proposed tree planters on Main Street but what they got was yet another proposal. This began a litany of […]
Local leaders recently met with state representatives concerning issues impacting the towns and counties, such as broadband and transportation. Pictured above from left to right are Highlands Mayor Patrick Taylor, N.C. Representative Kevin Corbin, Chief […]
255 wreaths were laid at the graves of veterans in Highlands Cemetery on Dec. 16 by those honoring their sacrifice through the solemn gesture. Highlands Wreaths Across America partnered with Highlands American Legion Post 370 […]
Jodie Zoellner is the brainchild behind the plan to provide backpacks to students at Potter Street Elementary in Bainbridge, Ga. that was damaged by Hurricane Michael in October earlier this year. Zoellner, along with Mike […]
The Evelyne Sheats Lower School held its annual Christmas Showcase on Monday, December 17. The Rearden Theater at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School was packed for the annual holiday show, which starred every student in pre-k through […]
The Rotary Club of Highlands Mountaintop have placed giving trees at Mountain Fresh Grocery and Bryson’s Grocery. The trees are a reminder that patrons can add a donation to their purchases at checkout and a gift card […]
Summit Charter School held its celebratory Roundup in which Kindergarten through 5th-grades gave a musical offering in the Summit Virtue of Giving on Dec. 19. Those who attended listened to some of the sounds of […]
Santa and Mrs. Clause paid a visit to Highlands United Methodist Church on Dec. 15 to have breakfast with families in attendance. Kids waited in anticipation of Old Man Christmas making his appearance and after […]
On Tuesday, December 11, the Highlands Playhouse hosted Elizabeth Fletcher and her dog Keeper as part of a special presentation of the hit film Instant Family. Keeper has a role in the film as the […]
Highlands boys varsity basketball team scored a solid win against Hiwassee Dam last Wednesday with a final score of 55-43. Following their win against Hiwassee, Highlands kept the victory train rolling by winning an away […]