Mayor on Duty
Let me again thank those folks who care for the health and safety of their fellow citizens by wearing masks. Research is very clear that wearing masks is a very basic, and effective way of […]
Coronavirus
MCPH identifies additional COVID-19 case at congregate living facility
Macon County Public Health was notified on July 7 that a resident and employee at Macon Valley Nursing Home have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings Macon Valley Nursing Home’s outbreak to a total of […]
Cashiers Chamber offers free masks to small businesses
The Cashiers Area Chamber is partnering with the Highlands-Cashiers Health Foundation to provide valuable Personal Protection Equipment to area small business members in need. Pickup a supply of reusable masks for your employees at Chamber […]
Town Board OKs requests for outdoor activities
Staying afloat amidst COVID restrictions, has meant thinking outside-the-box for nonprofits across Highlands and Cashiers. Many have offered “virtual” programming which while a nice gesture, hasn’t done anything to bolster the bottom line. At June’s […]
Highlands Town Hall employee tests positive for COVID-19
All other Town Hall employees tested and results come back negative On Tuesday, June 23, Highlands Town Manager Josh Ward was informed that an employee working in Town Hall tested positive for COVID-19. Ward immediately […]
Groovin’ On the Green concert series canceled
The Village Green recently announced that the Friday night summer concert series, Groovin’ On the Green is canceled for the 2020 season due to COVID-19. Since early March, The Village Green has had to make […]
Red, White & Blue Ridge Virtual 5K begins today
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 […]
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital moves to Level 2 visitation
To protect patients and staff, HCH has been screening all patients and visitors to all their hospitals, and hospital access has been limited to ensure they remain a safe place to work and provide care. […]
Macon County Public Health identifies a COVID-19 outbreak in Franklin
Macon County Public Health has identified a COVID-19 outbreak in staff at Macon Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Franklin. Two staff members of Macon Valley Nursing Home have tested positive for COVID-19. Both are […]
Cashiers community delivers food to families in need
Cashiers nonprofit organizations, restaurant owners, and volunteers banded together to deliver weekly dinners to area families who have fallen on hard times since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March. Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC […]