COVID tests available at Hudson Library

Hudson Library has free at-home COVID-19 rapid tests available. These are antigen tests that provide results in 15 minutes. Drop by the library to pick up your tests at the front desk. These tests are […]

Effective on April 1, Optum will provide testing on the following schedule. Covid-19 Testing at Village Green in Cashiers every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins accepted, but you can schedule an appointment […]

Article published at the request of Macon County Public Health and courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC is working with state and local public health officials to monitor the spread of Omicron. As […]

Let me cover several current items. Some of this information comes from questions folks have sent to my website in recent days. First, Optimum is continuing COVID testing at the Highlands Community Building next to […]

We are about to see 2021 fade away and 2022 rise before us. Looking back, even though it had some challenging moments, 2021 was much better than the COVID dominated 2020. Looks like the Omicron […]

With the new Omicron strain and the anticipation of a post-holiday surge, it’s expected there will be a need for Covid-19 testing and vaccination services into the new year. Therefore, Optum will continue to provide Covid-19 testing […]

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), in partnership with Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation, The Town of Highlands, and Village Green, is expanding no-cost COVID-19 virus testing capacity as part […]

Monoclonal Antibody Treatment (mAb treatment) is available to Macon County residents through local hospitals (Angel Medical Center and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital). mAb treatment is the process of infusing antibodies to fight against infection in patients that […]

Documentation of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result will be required to attend the Highlands Food & Wine Festival scheduled for Nov. 11-14. For patrons who are not fully vaccinated, a negative COVID-19 […]

COVID cases remain high throughout the state North Carolina is continuing to experience high levels of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations among those who are unvaccinated due to the more infectious Delta variant, according to a release from […]

The short term rental issue is at the forefront of discussion in Highlands. For that matter it is a contentious topic in communities across the nation. There are no simple solutions or answers. On Aug. […]

Macon County Public Health is offering COVID-19 booster vaccinations for immunocompromised individuals on Sept. 2, Sept. 9, and Sept 16. These boosters are only for immunocompromised people who have completed two (2) doses of Moderna […]

By Highlands-Cashiers Hospital CEO Tom Neal At least once or twice a year, I believe it helps our community to get an overview of what’s happening at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital (HCH), because we’re far from a […]

At a special meeting this afternoon, the Town of Highlands Board of Commissioners passed an order reinstating the requirement to wear a mask in all business zones, in both inside and outdoor spaces. There are […]

On Monday, Highlands Mayor Pat Taylor announced that Town Hall is closed to the public due to a COVID outbreak. Several employees have tested positive for the virus. The mayor said specialty cleaning equipment is […]