Mayor on Duty
I want to express my gratitude to all who participated in the public hearing on STR amortization last week. Your input was invaluable in our understanding of this complex issue. The next crucial step will be […]
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Lady Bobcats lose to Cherokee
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 Blue Ridge Early College hosted last year’s conference champions Cherokee […]
Bear appetites spiking to prepare for denning season
Wildlife Agency offers guidance on human-bear encounters and how to avoid attracting bears Photo by Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News Hyperphagia means a significant increase in appetite. And that is exactly what begins to happen […]
Darren Nicholson Band slated for special appearance at Highlands PAC
Celebrating Latest #1 song, acclaimed Bluegrass ensemble to take Highlands stage with special guest Kristin Scott Benson GRAMMY nominee and multiple IBMA Award recipient Darren Nicholson is set to perform at Highlands Performing Arts Center […]
Dazzling Dahlia Festival in full swing
Photos by Susan Renfro, Susan B Photography Highlands Historical Society is taking us back in history with the 14th annual Dazzling Dahlia Festival happening this weekend. Flower Power is exploding all over Highlands as we […]
Mayor on Duty
On Thursday, September 5, at 7 p.m., a public hearing will be held at the Highlands Community Center (next to the ball field). The purpose of the public hearing is for the Highlands Town Board of Commissioners to receive public comments on […]
Lady Highlanders lose to Murphy
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 varsity volleyball team hosted Murphy last week and lost […]
Author Talks: Tracey Enerson Wood at Highlands and Cashiers libraries
On September 14, the public is invited to the Hudson Library in Highlands at 12:30p.m. or Albert Carlton – Cashiers Community Library at 3p.m., as they welcome Florida Author Tracey Enerson Wood to talk about […]
Highlands junior varsity lose tough match to Murphy
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 The Lady Highlanders junior varsity volleyball team hosted Murphy last […]
Highlands MS girls win season opener
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 Middle School girls volleyball team took on Murphy in […]
Twilight 5K raises money for new playground at Highlands Rec Park
By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News The Rotary Club of Highlands held its annual Twilight 5K on Saturday and raised more than $25,000 for the new playground planned at Highlands Rec Park. More than 250 […]
Phase 1 of Mirror Lake dredging to begin late Sept.
By Kim Lewicki, Highlands Newspaper Photo by Brian O’Shea For years, literally decades, members of the Mirror Lake Improvement Association have been trying to restore Mirror Lake to its former glory. Late Mayor Buck Trott […]
Mayor on Duty
After last Thursday’s long board meeting, I came away with a confirmation that I have had for quite some time. That is, when it comes to future growth and the development of the town, Highlands has multiple pressure […]
Cashiers Community Fund awards grants totaling $166,330
The Cashiers Community Fund awarded 22 grants totaling $166,330 to nonprofits serving the Cashiers community in its recent grant cycle. These grants also received funding from the Lyn K. Holloway Memorial Fund. The Cashiers Community […]