Mayor on Duty

On election night, I went to a couple of parties for the candidates awaiting election results. Needless to say, these kinds of events can be exuberating for some candidates and very disappointing for others. Regardless […]

The International Friendship Center brought Carnaval to Highlands earlier this fall and Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park was bustling with activity in celebration of Hispanic heritage. “I think it went very well,” said IFC Executive Director and […]

The Literacy & Learning Center hosted a volunteer luncheon on Sept. 29 to honor and celebrate the incredible volunteers who support the organization’s mission to promote literacy and learning in the community. The event was […]

Hudson Library, in partnership with the B.E.A.R. Task Force, presents Bear Necessities: Helpful Bear Deterrents and Managing Attractants. This free program will be held tomorrow (Sept. 8) at the Hudson Library in Highlands. Sometimes an […]

The Highlands Chamber of Commerce recently honored an individual, a group of volunteers, and a local business with distinguished awards during its Autumn Ovation event on Sept. 27. Held at the new Highlands Performing Arts […]

The Hudson Library will host Community Coffee with the Mayor at 11 a.m. on July 29. Mayor Patrick Taylor, joined by Highlands Fire Department Chief Ryan Gearhart, will talk about the Highlands Fire Department. Community […]

Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visit Highlands NC would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone for an incredible Snow Fest!! Pictured below is an aerial glimpse of the first Snow Fest in […]

Firetrucks were lined up in front of the Highlands Fire & Rescue station, families took rides on a firetruck, and firefighters were cooking up hot dogs for visitors at HFR’s annual Open House on Saturday. […]

Representatives of the new Blue Ridge Health primary clinic (including appearance by one of the new doctors); Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation; Highlands Cashiers Hospital; and, Mountain Area Health Education will be on hand at a community health and wellness forum from […]

The Scaly Mountain Community Association is once again partnering with the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club for their 2nd Pancake Breakfast from 8-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14 at the Scaly Mountain Fire & Rescue Station on Hale […]

New vaccine clinics in Highlands In the coming week there will be two new opportunities on the Plateau to receive a vaccination. There will be a clinic from 2-5:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 9 with […]

Taking diving trips into the depths of open water all over the world using SCUBA gear requires an Open Water Diver Certification, which is now available through courses at the Cashiers Community Pool on Tuesdays […]

Cashiers resident, Melanie Jones, has received a Governor’s Volunteer Service Award—the highest designation of appreciation for distinguished volunteer service to the people and the state of North Carolina. Unaware that she had been nominated by a […]

The summer season is off to a great start. Concerts, car shows, movies, shrimp boils, art shows, farmers markets are all back in full operation, not to mention the wonderful restaurants and shops that are […]