Public reminded to maintain social distance Visitation at many state forests in North Carolina is two and three times greater than what is typical for this time of year, which is stretching the resources of […]
A Macon County resident diagnosed with COVID-19 has died, reported Macon County Public Health earlier today. The person was over the age of 65 and had underlying medical conditions. To protect the families’ privacy, no […]
Sheriff Robert Holland has directed his officers to investigate allegations of possible violations involving short-term rentals. Commissioners forbade most short-term rentals or leases to counter the spread of coronavirus, beginning March 27. Owners cannot allow visitors […]
The past few weeks have been tough, confusing, and sometimes downright scary. But we are so proud to be a part of a community like Jackson County. County and Town officials, Jackson County, NC Emergency […]
Firefighters made significant progress containing the two wildfires burning on U.S. Forest Service lands in Western North Carolina, reports the North Carolina FS today. Fire crews are continuing operations today to further increase containment on […]
The Jackson County Department of Public Health verified the first two positive cases of COVID-19 in Jackson County as of April 2, there were no new cases on April 3. JCDPH reported both infected individuals […]
Hicks Road was closed this morning to prevent drivers from circumventing police checkpoints that were put in place to stop nonessential visitors from coming to Highlands. Residents who live on Hicks Road are allowed entry, […]
As Executive Director of Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, I want you to know that we miss seeing our land trust family in person but that our important conservation work continues. We miss seeing many of you […]
The simple task of going to the grocery store, getting school supplies, setting up a computer for work or school at home, and needed repairs can be challenging given social distancing. Sometimes help is just […]
Signs warning people to maintain social distancing by staying 6 feet apart were posted throughout Highlands today to help minimize the spread of coronavirus. “We’ve got big signs posted anywhere people might gather in groups,” […]
The Highlands Board of Commissioners held an emergency meeting on Tuesday to discuss minimizing the spread of COVID-19 and the ongoing problem of visitors coming to Highlands. Police Checkpoints The Highlands Police Department has already […]
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina announced 36 grants totaling $276,100 from its Emergency and Disaster Response Fund to nonprofits addressing COVID-19 pandemic response and relief efforts in 18 counties of Western North Carolina including […]
For those who have descended on Highlands from other states in the past two weeks, I implore you to please follow the town, county, and governor’s states of emergency orders. Returning part-time residents must voluntarily […]