There are three great firework displays around the Plateau that should not be missed; Highlands, Cashiers, and Glenville all put on fantastic shows. In addition to fireworks, there are several other activities over the Independence […]
Highlands Motoring Festival drew an estimated 2,500 people who attended the various events during the four-day automotive extravaganza in mid-June. Pictured below is a glimpse of Highlands Motoring Festival’s “Cars in the Park,” at Kelsey-Hutchinson […]
The status of the short term rental issue in Highlands is still not clear. Since the Town Board voted 4-1 to pass the amended STR Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) language at its May Town Board […]
Those who live on the Plateau likely know the McKim family as they can often be seen volunteering, helping others, participating, singing, acting, competing (sporting events), and basically getting involved in any number of positive […]
No tax increase nor increase for town services The FY 2022-’23 budget was finalized and passed 4-1 with very little fanfare at the June Town Board meeting. Commissioner Marc Hehn voted against it because he […]
“Oh beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountains majesties, Above the fruited plain.” If our small convenience center at the recreation center is full (pictured above), please take your recycling […]
Blue Ridge Early College girls varsity soccer team travelled to Kernersville N.C. and took on Bishop McGuinness in round one of their first ever trip to the playoffs last month. Second in state Bishop McGuinness […]
Middle School athletes wrapped up their season at the Tri-State Track and Field Championships hosted by Rabun Gap Nacoochee in late April. Boys Teams results: Tallulah Falls 1st Highlands 2nd Summit 3rd Summit Coach Orlando […]
Dozens gathered at the Highlands Historical Society’s campus last month for the grand reopening of the museum, and to honor Ran Shaffner for being an ex-officio archivist and an integral part of HHS for many […]
Mountain Theatre Company’s Jersey Boys kicks off tomorrow to open their 2022 season at the Highlands Playhouse. Jersey Boys runs from July 1 – 24, purchase tickets HERE. Jersey Boys is the Tony winning musical […]
Join in the fun and get ready for an unforgettable good time while supporting The Literacy & Learning Center and the chance to win a minimum of $5,000 and up to $25,000! The Literacy & […]
Highlands places fifth among 19 towns nominated across the country Highlands is a winner in the 2022 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for “Best Small Town for Shopping.” After weeks of online […]
Join Highlands Rotary Club, Highlands School Interact Club and other members of the community as they support a recent Highlands School graduate, Seth Staffelbach. If you don’t know Staffelbach by name, chances are you know […]
The Highlands Police Department has in their possession computer equipment, jewelry, driver’s licenses, books, wallets, purses, clothing, cell phones, electronics, us currency, firearms, and other various items that have been turned in to the department as found property […]
Over $100K invested back into the community The Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC recently announced its latest round of grants to support local nonprofit organizations. During a presentation on June 9 (pictured above), representatives […]