Kaye McHan, Executive Director of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC, recently announced her retirement, effective June 30, 2025. Under her leadership, the Chamber has expanded its mission to support local businesses, enhance community […]
I recently chaired the Southwestern Regional Planning Commission’s Transportation Advisory Committee meeting. Let me review some of the transportation issues the committee discussed. First, NCDOT engineers stated they were working nonstop to repair and reopen I-40 next to the […]
The town will experience a planned power outage on February 26, 2025. The outage is planned because several problem trees must be removed to ensure they don’t later fall onto the transmission lines coming into […]
The Literacy & Learning Center is seeking dedicated volunteers to support its vital literacy programs for youth and adults in the Highlands community. TL&LC seeks individuals passionate about education to fill two key volunteer roles: […]
Plateau Daily News needs your support. If you like what you see, please consider making a tax free donation HERE. By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News Highlands girls varsity basketball team hit the road on Feb. […]