Photo by Stephanie Contreras, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust announced it has renewed its land trust re-accreditation – proving once again that, as part of a network of over 450 accredited land trusts across […]
The Literacy & Learning Center (TL&LC) recently announced that enrollment is open for its free Pre-K program beginning Sept. 3. This exciting new program offers high-quality early childhood education to children in the Highlands community. […]
Photos by Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News Phase One Cashiers Greenway Ramble, a one-mile stretch beginning and ending at the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce, is now open. The new Thomas Taulbee Memorial Entrance is […]
By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News Highlands Fire & Rescue held their annual Open House earlier this month and celebrated 71 years of service at the annual event. The popular Open House included a demonstration […]
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 […]