The Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual essay contest for 6th grade and poster contest for students in 3rd through 6th grades in Jackson County. The purpose of the contests is to educate students about issues that […]
By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News Summit traveled to the other side of town to take on Blue Ridge on Jan. 18 and won a solid victory ending with a final of 32-10. Blue Ridge […]
Blue Ridge School hosted Highlands middle school volleyball team last month and took the win 2-1. There was a sliver lining for the Lady Bobcats, as they won their first set of the season. Photos […]
Highlands advances to LSMC Tournament Championship Highlands boys and girls varsity basketball teams both won their first round of the Little Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament hosted by Hiwassee Dam on Tuesday and will head back […]
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 […]
During the public comment period of the July Town Board meeting, commissioners heard from Bob Irwin concerning Short-term Rentals, (see story above) from Dennis Wilson about renovating the Community Building kitchen and from Dr. Scott […]
Those who frequent Blue Ridge School are familiar with the warm smile that greets them each day by Secretary Audrey Rice, who begins retirement at the end of the school year. Rice said as she […]
Highlands girls varsity volleyball team hosted Blue Ridge Early College on Wednesday and took the Lady Bobcats to a tie breaking 5th set, but lost the match 3-2 to an undefeated BREC. BREC Coach Carlton […]
Blue Ridge Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) are still getting their groove on while adhering to COVID-19 restrictions by holding weekly socially-distanced strumming sessions at The Village Green. JAM is an educational and instructional nonprofit that […]
BREC Class of 2020 Graduation scheduled for Aug. 7 Brandon Pendergast was officially approved as the new Blue Ridge Early College Principal last night at the Jackson County Public School Board meeting. JCPS Superintendent Dr. […]
This year’s Crouch Foundation Research Paper Contest winners are Tristan Biddix and Kaitlyn Stewart, both graduating seniors at Blue Ridge Early College. Both winners will receive a $3,000 scholarship for the college of their choice. […]
Today is the first day of official racing in the Red White & Blue Ridge Virtual 5K. With most of the Fourth of July races in Western North Carolina cancelled because of COVID-19, Red, White & Blue […]
Blue Ridge chapter of Junior Appalachian Musicians recently announced students of the month for May and June, Radiance Hoagland and Maddox Wilson respectively. Hoagland is the Student of the Month for May. Even though this […]
Blue Ridge Early College has scheduled the Graduation Ceremony for Aug. 7 to honor the Class of 2020. BREC Principle Tracie Metz said it’s important to recognize the students for their achievements. “While education is […]