Proposed ordinances for Short-term Rentals as well as legal ramifications of pursuing those proposals were briefly discussed at last Thursday’s Town Board meeting. Amendments to the Planning Board’s original STR ordinance, which was the subject […]
At the board meeting last week, I did a rather long mayor’s report concerning initiatives I want the board address in future meetings. Let me briefly review several of these items. First, the master sidewalk […]
Lately, the issues of ordinance violations and crimes in Highlands have been associated with Short-term Rentals specifically increased noise, unlawful parking and trash as well as theft/larceny, burglary/breaking and entering, and property damage. Last week […]
When students in Macon County return to class for the new school year on Monday, Aug. 29, Highlands students will have a new opportunity for some “hands-on” learning. This year, Highlands School will be expanding […]
Hundreds gathered at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Saturday for the annual Rotary Club of Highlands Twilight 5K Race. Over 200 racers competed in the event, which is slightly less than last year, but it still […]
Tonight (Thursday), is the August meeting of the Highlands Town Board of Commissioners. It will be at the Highlands Community Building which is located next to the ball field. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. […]
At Tuesday night’s special Planning Board meeting, the board put the finishing touches on the proposed ordinance it hammered out on Aug. 2 with a vote of 4-1. Member Wendall Willard again dissented. The gist: […]
We got it, you got it too! What? We have all recently received our Macon County 2022 Property Tax Notice, aka tax bill. The bills go out every August and are due by January 5. […]
Summit Charter School recognized it first senior athletes in its 25 year history during Senior Nights held throughout the 2021-22 seasons. Sports that included seniors players were soccer and basketball. Volleyball did not have any […]
Highlands celebrated Independence Day weekend in the town’s traditional fashion. Pictured below is a glimpse of July 4 weekend in Highlands. The fireworks display at the end was viewed from Sunset Rock: There were a […]
The Highlands Hurricanes Swim Team traveled to Sylva to compete with 4 other teams in the Mountain Swim League (MSL) conference meet on July 23. The Hurricanes brought home 22 of 60 gold medals and […]
District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said a Franklin man will serve life in prison after admitting today in Macon County Superior Court to killing his infant son. Jesse Wilson, 26, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in […]
Sold out run is highest grossing show in 84 Years Mountain Theatre Company at the Highlands Playhouse made history with Jersey Boys, its opening production of the 2022 Mainstage Season. All 22 performances of the […]
In a surprise move last Tuesday, the 5-member Planning Board voted unanimously to not recommend the two proposed STR-related ordinances presented by the Town Board. Instead, in a 4-1 vote, members agreed to tweak their […]
I have complied with the Save Highlands attorney’s public document request. All my emails concerning STRs have been sent to Derek Allen. There may be a few I have overlooked or missed, but I have made […]