Mayor on Duty
At last month’s town board meeting I thanked all who have made the Highlands Cashiers Vaccination Clinic possible. I want to take the time to again recognize this outstanding service to the community again. The […]
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Cashiers Dog Park becoming a reality
In collaboration with the Jackson County Parks & Recreation Department, Vision Cashiers is developing a clean and safe recreational area for Cashiers and its four-legged friends. Construction is set to begin in the next couple […]
Dimmitt Chevrolet donates pick-up truck to Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
Thanks to the generosity of Lawrence and Genevieve Dimmitt and Dimmitt Chevrolet in Clearwater, Florida, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust (HCLT) has a pick-up truck to call its own. As a nonprofit land-conservation organization that has conserved […]
Lady Bobcats make BREC history with state playoff win
The Blue Ridge Early Bobcats varsity girls volleyball team won their first round of the state playoffs on Tuesday with a win against Uwharrie Charter Academy, 3-0. BREC lost round 2 against Bishop McGuinness on […]
Temporary cliff closures in effect for falcon nesting season
Each year between Jan. 15 and Aug. 15, the U.S. Forest Service closes several rock faces in western North Carolina to recreational activities, including rock climbing, to protect the rare peregrine falcons that nest there. Peregrine falcons mate for […]
Multiple options available to register for vaccinations at MCPH
Macon County Public Health has established an additional Call Center with the assistance of Drake Enterprises and Macon County Administration. They are now able to offer several options for individuals to get registered for the […]
Macon County reports additional deaths related to COVID-19
Macon County Public Health received notification on Friday that five 5 Macon County residents diagnosed with COVID-19 have passed away since Dec. 30, 2020. Each of these deaths occurred outside of Macon County and all […]
Macon County announces enhanced COVID-19 testing
Beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 19, Macon County Public Health in partnership with Macon County EMS will be conducting COVID-19 testing and vaccinations Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Macon County Department of Public […]
Bear Shadow spring music festival moves to larger venue
Organizers of the Bear Shadow spring music festival recently announced the spring concert will be held at a larger outdoor venue to provide ample space for social distancing in what will be the region’s first pod-style, live event. […]
Highlands girls varsity basketball team rallies for the win against BREC
Highlands varsity girls basketball team hopped a bus to Cashiers on Tuesday and took on Blue Ridge Early College in what began with the Lady Bobcats jumping out to a significant lead, but Highlands rallied […]