Reflections on the considerable gifts of 2021

By Highlands-Cashiers Hospital CEO Tom Neal As 2021 comes to a close, I think most of us are not just reflecting on the past year, but the nearly two years that have elapsed since the […]

Caution urged when driving The first snowfall of 2022 comes with a winter storm warning from the National Weather Service for several counties, including Macon and Jackson until noon on Jan. 3. Pictured below is […]

Crews began installing trusses last month at the new Highlands Fire & Rescue Station located across the street from the post office. Trusses are webbed structures used to support the weight of a building’s roof. […]

The Highlands boys varsity basketball team hosted Towns County for the season opener and lost 37-22 on Nov. 19. It was Highlands Coach Kaitlin Bishop’s first time at the helm of the boys varsity basketball […]

Highlands girls varsity basketball team hosted Town’s County to kick off the season and took the win 52-27 on Nov. 19. Highlands Coach Brett Lamb said defense and unselfish passing was key. “I thought we […]

Kids, families, and faculty celebrated autumn at Summit Charter School’s annual festival, SummitFest, held in mid-October. The annual fall festival is a fun-filled way for family and friends to celebrate fall with yummy food, inflatables, carnival games, a photo […]

Highlands Middle School boys basketball team played a fierce game against Blue in Cashiers last month that ended with a final of 36-28. Photos by Brian O’Shea plateaudailynews@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @plateaudailynews Like us […]

Highlands Middle School girls basketball team defeated Blue Ridge on the road last month with a final of 39-12. Photos by Brian O’Shea plateaudailynews@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @plateaudailynews Like us on Facebook HERE Advertise […]

There were smiles aplenty at Trunk or Treat on the Green, a celebration of spooky Halloween fun at The Village Green on Oct. 30. Families donned costumes and walked or drove to the VG’s main […]

It was a packed house at The Literacy & Learning Center’s sold-out Celebration of Education held at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club on Oct. 17. Celebration of Education is TL&LC’s annual fundraising gala. At this year’s event, attendees bid on […]

The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning as conditions begin to improve effective Dec. 8 for Macon and Jackson counties, and 65 other counties throughout North Carolina (full list below). […]

I loved the Highlands Christmas Parade this year. I am always honored as mayor to lead the parade just behind the color guard. Sallie, our grandchildren and Lucy, our dog, had a great time walking […]

With the new Omicron strain and the anticipation of a post-holiday surge, it’s expected there will be a need for Covid-19 testing and vaccination services into the new year. Therefore, Optum will continue to provide Covid-19 testing […]

Dozens gathered on a gray and rainy morning under the Highlands Playhouse awning to pay homage to all who have served in the U.S. military at the annual Veterans Day ceremony hosted American Legion Post […]

REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom Wreaths Across America will host a ceremony at the Highlands Community Building at noon on Dec. 18 […]