Mayor on Duty

Part 1 As Mayor, I get recurring advice as to what the town should do, especially about operating our utilities. I respond to many of these ideas over and over again. But these ideas just […]

Turkey, dressing, pumpkin pie, football, and family time…there are so many reasons to love Thanksgiving! Each family has its own activities and traditions to look forward to. Join The Village Green for the annual Thanksgiving […]

The Cashiers Festival of Trees on Nov. 29-30 will once again feature beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, décor items, gift baskets, children’s crafts, a photo booth, and festive activities for all ages. Designs will be displayed […]

The Literacy & Learning Center (TL&LC) is excited to announce the addition of Violeta Rojas Quintero to its team as a part-time Pre-K Assistant. Violeta brings a wealth of experience and a passion for early […]

Enjoy candlelight tours of the Zachary-Tolbert House Visitors are invited to Holidays at the Historical Society for the opportunity to step into the past and experience holiday traditions unique to Southern Appalachia on Dec. 6 from […]

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 […]