North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 153 yesterday adding to prevention measures already in place during Phase 2 by stopping the sale of alcoholic drinks in restaurants, breweries, wineries, and distilleries at 11 […]
Macon County Public Health announced yesterday that a Macon County resident diagnosed with COVID-19 has died. The person was over the age of 65 and had underlying health conditions. To protect the family´s privacy, no […]
Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire yesterday evening in time to prevent a home from going up in flames. “This is a win,” said CGFD Chief Randy Dillard. “This is […]
Enjoy an afternoon at Cashiers Historical Society from 2-4 p.m. today at Front Porch Family Fun with local musicians, a 19th Amendment exhibit, crafts for children, a basket making demo with Jeffrey Gottlieb, and information […]
The Highlands Police Department is requesting information from the public in the following cases: HPD is asking for information on an incident of vandalism that occurred at the Highlands Skate Park at the Highlands Civic Center. During […]
Chestnut Hill of Highlands and Eckerd Living Center recently held parades on campus to give residents a chance to see family and friends since visitations were prohibited back in March because of COVID-19. Chestnut Executive […]
Due to their size, Highlands and Nantahala Schools are reopening Aug. 17 under different guidelines than the Franklin-area schools. During the Monday night Macon County School Board meeting, Superintendent of Macon County Schools Dr. Chris […]
I was gratified to see the Town Board vote at last Thursday’s meeting to require the wearing of face masks on all commercial sidewalks. Board members and I had been receiving concerns about people not […]
All students 5 days a week for Highlands & Nantahala The Macon County Board of Education sent out a survey to all parents on Wednesday to solicit input regarding how schools will be held this […]
Macon County Public Health announced today that a second Macon County resident diagnosed with COVID-19 has died. The person was over the age of 65 and had underlying health conditions. To protect the family´s privacy, […]