Dumpsters ‘dumped’ due to overuse
Recycling will continue for now, but the convenience of dumping household trash in the Rec Park dumpsters is no longer an option. On Monday, Mayor Pat Taylor sent word that due to misuse and popularity […]
Author: Kim Lewicki
Highlands decreases property taxes
After six special meetings spanning March through June, the Town of Highlands’ $28+ million FY 2019-’20 budget has been finalized and accepted. It will be in effect July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. However, […]
BlueZones for WNC’s Blue Ridge?
Monday night was the official kick-off of the BlueZones Regional Initiative first brought to light by Pat and Sallie Taylor. The BlueZone initiative is about the science of living longer. It involves lifestyle changes on […]
Moccasin War sign to be dedicated June 10
A Legends & Lore Marker will soon commemorate the historic Moccasin War that was fought in 1885 on Main Street in Highlands. The Highlands Historical Society is inviting the public to a short dedication on […]
Community groups honored for upgrading student experience at Highlands School
“No school or school system can be successful without the support of its community,” said MC Schools Superintendent Dr. Baldwin at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting in Highlands. “Highlands and Macon County are very […]
‘19-’20 budget and fiber network finalized
After much research and deliberation, the town’s fiber optic network is a go. At the May Town Board meeting, commissioners OK’d the construction contract and financing of the project with a $4.6 million loan with […]
Town tweaking FY ‘19-20’ budget; considering fire tax increase
The Town of Highlands budget deliberations for FY 2019-20’ is wrapping up. The final word will come Thursday night at the Town Board meeting and then a public hearing will be set for the June […]
VA Hospital nurse Rawlins awarded $25,000 for VR therapy research
One of our own, Caitlin Rawlins, Highlands School Salutatorian Class of 2004 and an RN at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC was recently awarded a $25,000 grant to continue her research […]
Finance Committee considers rate increases
At last Thursday’s Special Called Town Board meeting commissioners agreed to the loan terms for financing the fiber network construction. The $4.6 million for the project is being financed with a loan through BB&T. Discussion […]
UDO amendments in the works for fences, walls, and habitable basements
Habitable attics and basements have always been allowed in Highlands’ residential districts so why not in the business districts? That was one of two issues discussed and ultimately recommended by the Planning Board at this […]