When students in Macon County return to class for the new school year on Monday, Aug. 29, Highlands students will have a new opportunity for some “hands-on” learning. This year, Highlands School will be expanding […]
When a man didn’t return from a day-hike on the Ellicott Rock Trail by early evening Aug 22, his wife’s alarm set in motion a rescue mission that likely saved his life. Highlands Fire & […]
An additional 150 acres of land in Jackson County has been conserved with Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust (HCLT). High Knob, a 5,200 foot elevation peak of climate resilient landscape will be protected forever by a conservation […]
Crayola markers, glue sticks, and perhaps a new backpack or lunchbox are all essential elements for our kids as they prepare to go back to school. One thing you won’t find on any teacher’s supply […]
Town and county staff and officials recently received a NCDOT briefing on the proposed NC 106 improvements. This project is in in very basic planning stage. Funding, which I believe is a long shot, would […]
The Lady Highlanders varsity volleyball team was swept 3-0 against Rabun-Gap Nacoochee on Aug. 24. Their next game is after the junior varsity game which begins at 5 p.m. on August 30 at Highlands School. […]
The Lady Highlanders varsity volleyball team could not seal the deal against Rosman on Aug. 23 losing 3-2. To add to the loss, senior Kedra McCall injured her ankle and will be out for several […]
The Lady Highlanders Middle School Volleyball team lost 2 games to one against Tallulah Falls on August 22. The team’s next game is against Smokey Mountain at Highlands School.
Town Board votes to reduce speed limit and add a crosswalk Drivers coming into Highlands will have to slow down soon as they round the curve before the intersection of Little Bear Pen and Cashiers […]
On Monday, Aug. 20, Mission Health’s Board of Directors announced that if and when the Mission Health and HCA Healthcare (HCA) transaction closes, each Entity Legacy Foundation under its current umbrella will receive $15 million […]
People of all ages attended the Rotary Club of Highlands’ Twilight 5K at the Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Aug. 16 The race began in 2013 and attracts racers from all over the country. After the […]
Kids Zone at Hudson Library, every Thursday afternoon at 3:30 p.m., kicks off the fall after-school season on Thursday, August 30 with Paisley, the READing Paws dog. Children will get to meet Paisley, an Old […]
Highlands Cashiers Players’ “The Odd Couple” opened Aug. 23 to a full house. Oscar and Felix, played by David Spivey and Lance Trudel were perfect foils for each other. Neil Simon would have been proud. […]
The Lady Highlanders varsity volleyball team lost to Murphy on Aug. 16 in a clean sweep of 3 games to zero. The team’s next game is at 5 p.m. at home at Highlands School against […]