Staying afloat amidst COVID restrictions, has meant thinking outside-the-box for nonprofits across Highlands and Cashiers. Many have offered “virtual” programming which while a nice gesture, hasn’t done anything to bolster the bottom line. At June’s […]
All other Town Hall employees tested and results come back negative On Tuesday, June 23, Highlands Town Manager Josh Ward was informed that an employee working in Town Hall tested positive for COVID-19. Ward immediately […]
The Village Green recently announced that the Friday night summer concert series, Groovin’ On the Green is canceled for the 2020 season due to COVID-19. Since early March, The Village Green has had to make […]
To protect patients and staff, HCH has been screening all patients and visitors to all their hospitals, and hospital access has been limited to ensure they remain a safe place to work and provide care. […]
Macon County Public Health has identified a COVID-19 outbreak in staff at Macon Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Franklin. Two staff members of Macon Valley Nursing Home have tested positive for COVID-19. Both are […]
Cashiers nonprofit organizations, restaurant owners, and volunteers banded together to deliver weekly dinners to area families who have fallen on hard times since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March. Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC […]
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen announced yesterday that North Carolina will remain in Safer at Home Phase 2 for three more weeks. Cooper also […]
It was a good weekend for me, and I suspect for many Highlanders. At this beginning of summer, we finally got a break from the cloudy days. I have been visiting the downtown and merchants […]
The Laurel Garden Club recently awarded six grants totaling $15,447 to nonprofit organizations in Highlands. These grants are given to promote community beautification and to protect and conserve Highlands’ natural resources and scenic mountain landscapes. […]
Tonight is the June meeting of the Highlands Town Board of Commissions. Since we are in Phase 2 of the Governor’s State of Emergency, the meeting will again be held by way of ZOOM. Information […]
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported that June 12 was North Carolina’s highest day of new cases (1,768) since the COVID-19 pandemic began. As of June 12, North Carolina had 41, 249 […]
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Macon County Economic Development Commission has established the Reopening Macon Fund. The program, funded by a $257,500 appropriation from the Macon County Board of Commissioners, will provide low-interest […]
All Fontana Regional Library locations in Macon, Jackson, and Swain Counties, including Hudson Library in Highlands, are offering to forgive most overdue fines until June 30 for any patrons who make the request. “We know […]
The Fireworks Extravaganza on the Green in Cashiers has been canceled because of coronavirus-related issues. “The continuing uncertainty of the pandemic and ongoing concern for the health and safety of participants were two of the […]