The Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual poster contest for students in 3rd through 6th grade in Jackson County. The purpose of the contests is to educate students about issues that affect our land […]
Highlands Rotary Club hosted a Bingo Tournament last month that brought together community members for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and philanthropy. Rotary Bingo Nights, held to support local nonprofit organizations, was a tremendous […]
NC Wildlife Resources Commission urges the public to contact them if they suspect a bear cub is orphaned As the weather becomes warmer and people become more active outdoors, encounters with bears may increase. Hibernating […]
Film screening and discussion at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library from 3-5 p.m. on March 26 The Cashiers Historical Society and Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library will present Lillian Smith: Breaking the Silence, a film screening […]
Get ready for a delightful surprise as the stirring sounds of bagpipes fill the air in downtown Highlands. This spring through fall, visitors and locals alike can experience the magic of pop-up bagpipe performances, presented […]
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. […]
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 boys varsity basketball team lost to Swain on Monday […]
I had the honor of speaking to the American Legion Post 370 on Saturday about the electric grid and future plans. I started my talk by paraphrasing the late Robert Palmer hit song that has the lyrics, “You might […]
Next up, prepare for Regionals By Steve Hott, Head Coach, Highlands School Varsity Swimming and Diving Photos by Todd Sumner On Saturday, Jan. 25, the Highlands Varsity Swim Teams finished their 2024-5 regular season. Swimming […]
Board members play a crucial role in the success of any non-profit organization. They provide valuable guidance and support, leveraging their expertise and connections to help the organization achieve its goals. With the start of […]