Highlands girls varsity soccer team hit the road to take on Swain and won 4-1 on March 15. “For the first game of the season, I believe they played excellent,” said Highlands Coach Caleb Brown. […]
Highlands Middle School soccer team played against Swain on the Road on March 15 and won 10-1. “I thought the team played great,” said Highlands Coach Keith McKim. “They showed a lot of heart and […]
In an effort to keep the history of apples in our area alive, Cashiers Historical Society and the community celebrate Heritage Apple Day, which is today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cashiers […]
Highlands boys varsity soccer team recognized its senior athletes after a tough loss to Murphy at home ending with a final of 5-2 on March 8. Highlands is saying goodbye to seniors Gig Chalker, Ethan […]
NC DOT’s project to pave the business district in Highlands began on March 15 with crews milling a small portion of Main Street at 1st Street until rain closed them down. Pictured below is the […]
Blue Ridge Early College celebrated Senior Night after shutting Cherokee out at home with a final of 7-0 on March 5. It was an emotional victory as the Bobcats are saying goodbye to 7 seniors […]
As we move into spring, many activities are underway on the plateau. I know the construction in the downtown area is disruptive, as well as disturbing, for some folks. The refurbishing of the sidewalk in […]
Philanthropy in Highlands is historic. Joining Jane Woodruff, who helped make Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and the Highlands Civic Center a reality as well as paving the way for a Fire & Rescue complex, among other things, […]
Macon County Appointments are available now for everyone over the age of 18. Those who want to receive a COVID-19 vaccine must call Macon County’s Vaccine Call Center at 828-524-1500 to register and schedule an […]
Keeping the Sanitation Department in the black has always been a challenge for the Town of Highlands. Of its three enterprise funds – electric, water/sewer and sanitation – sanitation always needs a transfer of funds […]
At the Town Board annual retreat earlier this month, one of the last presentations was by Director of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce Kaye McHan. She outlined results of the Chamber’s annual retreat which took […]
Judge sentences Palmer to serve a minimum of 30 years in prison Thomas “Tommy” Glenn Palmer, 38, admitted in a Jackson County courtroom on March 15 that he shot and killed his stepfather, Tim Norris, […]
Ran Shaffner, the archivist emeritus for the Highlands Historical Society, wrote an interesting article in the February/March issue of Plateau Magazine. It is entitled, “Allowing the Soul to Bloom.” My friend Alice Nelson shared the […]
The Highlanders varsity soccer team traveled to Cherokee on March 4 and took the win, 7-0. “The boys played well, they played a good tough and physical game of soccer and came out on top,” […]
Blue Ridge Early College Homecoming usually entails a dance, a basketball game, Spirit Week, and a school-wide pep rally and alumni are encouraged to come back and see their alma mater. But this year because […]