The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation has partnered with the United Way to become a Distribution Partner to deliver over 5,000 essential-face coverings to area nonprofits and grassroots organizations. “One of our main goals this year […]
Albert-Carlton Cashiers Library is dipping its toes into online programming and partnering with The Village Green to host Race Matters, a three-part virtual conversation about racism and racial justice based on influential books on the […]
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that discrimination in the workplace based on sex is prohibited, marking a milestone for gay, lesbian, and transgender workers throughout the country. On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper declared […]
The Laurel Garden Club recently awarded six grants totaling $15,447 to nonprofit organizations in Highlands. These grants are given to promote community beautification and to protect and conserve Highlands’ natural resources and scenic mountain landscapes. […]
Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation (HCHF) recently announced a formal agreement to expand access to primary care on the Highlands-Cashiers plateau by funding a new practice that includes a rural teaching program in conjunction with UNC […]
Tonight is the June meeting of the Highlands Town Board of Commissions. Since we are in Phase 2 of the Governor’s State of Emergency, the meeting will again be held by way of ZOOM. Information […]
Summit Charter School wrapped up the 2019-20 school year with a drive-thru pep rally on May 28. Head of School Kurt Pusch said it was an unprecedented year with both challenges and milestones. In September […]
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported that June 12 was North Carolina’s highest day of new cases (1,768) since the COVID-19 pandemic began. As of June 12, North Carolina had 41, 249 […]
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Macon County Economic Development Commission has established the Reopening Macon Fund. The program, funded by a $257,500 appropriation from the Macon County Board of Commissioners, will provide low-interest […]
All Fontana Regional Library locations in Macon, Jackson, and Swain Counties, including Hudson Library in Highlands, are offering to forgive most overdue fines until June 30 for any patrons who make the request. “We know […]
The Fireworks Extravaganza on the Green in Cashiers has been canceled because of coronavirus-related issues. “The continuing uncertainty of the pandemic and ongoing concern for the health and safety of participants were two of the […]
Highlands-Cashiers Health Foundation is sponsoring another round of COVID-19 testing in Highlands today (June 13). To expedite the drive-through testing process, preregistration is required, and no unscheduled “walk-ins” can be accepted. Those who want to […]
The Food Pantry of Highlands, Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry, and the Many Hands Peace Farm invite members of the Highlands-Cashiers community to Plant for the Plateau this summer. On the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, numerous families […]
As mayors of cities in North Carolina, we have come together to express our abhorrence of the horrific murder of George Floyd, an act of unspeakable violence, cold inhumanity and racism. The photographic evidence of […]