Highlands School 5th-graders held a special flag-raising ceremony in conjunction with Highlands American Legion Post 370 on Friday morning in honor of Veterans Day, which is today. Legion Commander Ed McCloskey spoke to students and […]
Legendary Chef Louis Osteen honored with scholarship endowment Connoisseurs of fine cuisine and spirits descended upon Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Thursday for the Grand Tasting, the opening event for Highlands Food and Wine Festival culinary […]
Highlands Middle School boys basketball team hit the court and represented at home on Tuesday beating Nantahala 53-9. Highlands Coach Seth Wilson said they played well considering they only had two weeks of practice before […]
I remained quiet and neutral during the election. Congratulations to those who won and to all candidates on the ballot. Thanks to everyone who took the time to vote. Now I want to respond to […]
Highlands Middle School girls basketball team came out psyched and ready to ball at their first official home game on Tuesday against Nantahala with a final of 47-14. Coach Tim Dearth said the girls have […]
Blue Ridge Early College students enrolled the Fire Academy Program were geared up on Friday and worked as a team to put out pallets set ablaze for training. “The students were doing practical training associated […]
After three vote counts and an emotional rollercoaster for some candidates, the election winners for Highlands Town Board of Commissioners are incumbents John Dotson and Brian Stiehler, and challenger Marc Hehn. “We had a […]
Nov. 5 Let’s go outside and explore! Families with young children are invited to join the Highlands Nature Center’s Education Specialist, Paige Engelbrektsson, every Friday morning from November 1-22 as she combines stories, walks, and […]
The deadline for grant applications to the Laurel Garden Club is January 31, 2020. Please note this is the only deadline for considering grant requests to the Laurel Garden Club. The Laurel Garden Club is […]
Swimmers from Blue Ridge Early College and Highlands School competed in their final swim meet of the season on Oct. 9 at the Buncombe County Schools Aquatics Center. Other middle schools competing included Cane Creek, […]
The All Hallows Eve Celebration in downtown Highlands was rescheduled for the day after Halloween because of weather concerns, and event organizers and those carrying sacks full of candy feel it was the best decision […]
Highlands varsity soccer team celebrated Senior Night after a loss to Hayesville on Tuesday at home, 4-1. Highlands Coach Caleb Brown said the Highlanders played well but couldn’t close the deal. “Going into the first […]