The simple task of going to the grocery store, getting school supplies, setting up a computer for work or school at home, and needed repairs can be challenging given social distancing. Sometimes help is just […]
Signs warning people to maintain social distancing by staying 6 feet apart were posted throughout Highlands today to help minimize the spread of coronavirus. “We’ve got big signs posted anywhere people might gather in groups,” […]
The Highlands Board of Commissioners held an emergency meeting on Tuesday to discuss minimizing the spread of COVID-19 and the ongoing problem of visitors coming to Highlands. Police Checkpoints The Highlands Police Department has already […]
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina announced 36 grants totaling $276,100 from its Emergency and Disaster Response Fund to nonprofits addressing COVID-19 pandemic response and relief efforts in 18 counties of Western North Carolina including […]
Macon County Public Health received notice on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, that the first Macon County resident has tested positive for COVID – 19. An elderly individual was tested on Thursday, March 26, and was […]
For those who have descended on Highlands from other states in the past two weeks, I implore you to please follow the town, county, and governor’s states of emergency orders. Returning part-time residents must voluntarily […]