NC 106 to close in both directions

Repairs expected to last months A new necessary repair has appeared in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. A deep pipe failure and a weakened slope below the road will require a closure of N.C. 106 […]

The Cashiers Historical Society is excited to share that they presented the 2024 Village Heritage Award to The Orchard Restaurant for their continued preservation of the Hawkins-Menninger House, located at 905 Highway 107 South, Cashiers. This award symbolizes our […]

Are you a veteran or a military family member with a compelling story to tell? Highlands School’s Military History class wants to hear from you. The student’s plan is to create a documentary that tells […]

A Disaster Recovery Center recently opened in Sylva (Jackson County) to assist North Carolina survivors who experienced loss from Helene. The Jackson County DRC is located at: Jackson County Annex Building 198 WBI Drive Sylva, […]

The town and residents are now entering an assessment period to Hurricane Helene response. What did we do well and what can we do better? I will focus this article on how each one of us should prepare for the next storm. Preparation for […]

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance staff will be available for FEMA assistance applications and registration inquiries at the Hudson Library in Highlands on Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Saturday from 12:30-4. The […]

I am thankful for many things, even amid the tragedy and disaster of Helene. Let me express my gratitude to this community. I will never be able to fully thank everyone for their support in the recovery after the storm. People didn’t respond to […]

Highlands Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kaye McHan outlined resources available in town as well as ways to help support Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Posted Oct. 4 by Highlands Chamber Exec. Director Kaye McHan: Dear […]

Jackson County Emergency Management outlines ways the public can donate and volunteer to help support Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Posted Oct. 4 by Jackson County Emergency Management: Thank you for your interest in donating to […]

This is my immediate journal and recollections as mayor during a storm and state of emergency. It begins last week. At the start of last week I and our staff became aware and started tracking the disturbance […]