The Rotary Club of Highlands 5-10k Race was held last Saturday at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park, with over 237 racers signed up, over $15,000 was raised, with total proceeds going to the Advanced Highlands Education […]
Those who frequent Blue Ridge School are familiar with the warm smile that greets them each day by Secretary Audrey Rice, who begins retirement at the end of the school year. Rice said as she […]
Construction of the new Highlands Fire & Rescue station at the corner of Oak and Main streets was set back 2-3 weeks because wet soil wasn’t passing compaction tests, said Highlands Town Manager Josh Ward. […]
Highlands varsity girls soccer team made school history by going undefeated throughout the regular season after defeating Murphy on April 28 at home with a final of 3-1. Highlands earned first place in the Smoky […]
Summit Middle School soccer team wrapped up an undefeated season on April 23 with a win at home against Cherokee, 10-1. “We knew we had a solid team with a good blend of new and […]
The ART of Highlands, N.C. Meander vibrant downtown Highlands where refined taste is packaged in a small-town atmosphere. Enjoy live performances, artisans, craftsmen, and demonstrations courtesy of Visit Highlands, N.C. and Highlands Chamber of Commerce […]
COVID policies can change fast. Two weeks ago, in accordance with Governor Cooper’s new executive emergency order, the town changed the signs downtown to read, “Masks are suggested in crowded areas.” On Thursday of last […]
On May 6, the Town of Highlands finalized its FY 2021-2022 budget – coming in at $28.4 million – up from FY ’20-’21’s $20.1 million. An unexpectedly good fiscal year means no tax hikes or fee increases […]
Daily we are reminded how globally connected the world is these days. Due to technology people can reach across the globe to do good, or to wreak havoc like the Ransomware attack that caused the […]
The pandemic may have caused an abbreviated track season this year, but that didn’t sway Highlands middle-schoolers from joining up and giving it their all. “I was really impressed with the effort the athletes put […]
A couple of extra issues were on the budget workshop agenda last Thursday that didn’t have anything do to with navigating finances for FY 2021-2022. First, Town Attorney J.K. Coward presented the Town of Highlands […]
The Lady Bobcats finished up the second year of Blue Ridge Early College’s soccer program with a final record of 4-6, but won their last four games with wins against Swain County twice, Murphy, and […]
The wording on the masks signs downtown has been changed to read, “masks suggested in crowded areas.” I know some may think that weak mayor caved in and changed the mask requirement. Others might say […]
Highlands Middle School soccer team hosted Murphy on April 28 and finished the season strong winning 8-0. Highlands Coach Keith McKim said he thinks they played their best game all year against Murphy. Highlands Aniah […]
Many students, especially those with learning disabilities, may find it challenging to maintain the information they have learned throughout the school year. This means that teachers must backtrack to re-cover material that was learned and […]