Mayor on Duty

Tonight is the August meeting of the Highlands Town Board of Commissioners. It will begin at 7 p.m. at the Highlands Community Building next to the ballfield. The meeting can also be accessed remotely by going to the […]

By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News Cheese lovers can now get their dairy fix at the One Wicker Cheese Company that opened in Highlands earlier this summer. One Wicker offers traditional favorites such as Brie, […]

The Cashiers Historical Society held its annual Airing of the Quilts earlier this year in Spring. The Appalachian tradition began after families would keep warm throughout the winter using handmade quilts. The arrival of spring […]

By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News Working families can breathe a little easier now that The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau recently opened up a new facility in Highlands to address an ongoing […]

By Steve Hott, Highlands Hurricanes Head Coach Over a 6 day period from July 23-28, 12 Highlands Hurricanes Swam at AAU Nationals (Jr. Olympics). Representing Highlands were Finneaus Garner, Aniah McKim, Jasmine Abranyi, Conner Hughes, […]

The Literacy & Learning Center is excited to host its annual Celebration of Education fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club. This inspiring evening will feature acclaimed […]

Attorney and former COO to lead nonprofit organization Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) recently announced the selection of Jaclyn “Jackie” Kiger as its new Executive Director, following an extensive search process. Kiger will replace Jim Barrett, who is retiring after […]

Don’t miss seeing Highlands blanketed in color throughout the upcoming 14th annual Dazzling Dahlia Festival held Sept. 5-7 in Highlands. This year’s theme is Flower Power, 3 Days of Peace and Dahlias, and is the […]

The Highlands Biological Foundation (HBF) invites you to its final Zahner Conservation Lecture of the season tonight (Aug. 15) at 6 p.m. at the Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Road. Lori Williams, a Wildlife […]

Mountain Findings is a community thrift store in Highlands that recently distributed $369,000 to 31 local non-profit organizations serving the needs of the Plateau. Earlier this year, another $50,000 of the store’s earnings went for […]

Athens family, now at the helm of its companies and properties The South’s award-winning collection of hotels and clubs has found new ownership in James and Jessica Whitley of Athens, Georgia. On Friday, June 14, […]

Change is inevitable, so I was not shocked when I got the call this weekend stating that Old Edwards Hospitality Group and all its properties had been sold. The surprise came when I learned that OEI had not […]

Summit student Adalynne Tyre was recently presented with the Key to Beech Mountain after having a wonderful and unique experience stemming from a recent project at school. At Summit Charter School, fourth grade students participated […]

Article by Steve Hott, Head Coach Highlands Hurricanes Swim Team Photos by Stanton Englander On June 6, 39 members of the Highlands Hurricanes Swim Team traveled to Franklin to swim against FAST (Franklin Amateur Swim Team). The boys team upset FAST 358-308 and […]