The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation has partnered with the United Way to become a Distribution Partner to deliver over 5,000 essential-face coverings to area nonprofits and grassroots organizations. “One of our main goals this year […]
Tonight is the June meeting of the Highlands Town Board of Commissions. Since we are in Phase 2 of the Governor’s State of Emergency, the meeting will again be held by way of ZOOM. Information […]
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported that June 12 was North Carolina’s highest day of new cases (1,768) since the COVID-19 pandemic began. As of June 12, North Carolina had 41, 249 […]
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Macon County Economic Development Commission has established the Reopening Macon Fund. The program, funded by a $257,500 appropriation from the Macon County Board of Commissioners, will provide low-interest […]
Highlands-Cashiers Health Foundation is sponsoring another round of COVID-19 testing in Highlands today (June 13). To expedite the drive-through testing process, preregistration is required, and no unscheduled “walk-ins” can be accepted. Those who want to […]
The Food Pantry of Highlands, Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry, and the Many Hands Peace Farm invite members of the Highlands-Cashiers community to Plant for the Plateau this summer. On the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, numerous families […]
The July 4th fireworks is a tradition that has been sponsored by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce for many years. The Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visit Highlands, NC take our responsibilities seriously, promoting our […]
Stations placed in area restaurants and high-traffic locations As part of its COVID-19 response, the Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation has funded an initiative to purchase and deliver 200 hand-sanitizing stations to area independent restaurants for […]
Macon County Emergency Management is hosting a targeted COVID-19 testing clinic in Highlands today for those who believe they may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus. The clinic will be held at The Farm […]
The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation (HCHF) is sponsoring two pilot COVID-19 testing initiatives on the Plateau. The format will be drive-through, pre-scheduled appointments on the following dates: June 6, in Cashiers; and June 13, in […]
Macon County has identified that a Macon County employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is isolating at home and doing well. Close contacts of the employee have been notified, tested, and are quarantined […]
Nurses are at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic and each day they run the risk of coming into contact with coronavirus, yet they show up to give it their all because helping others is […]
For three months we have been taking measures with the hope of stopping the COVID-19 virus from coming to the Highlands Plateau. It has been spreading all that time across the nation and is now […]
Macon County Emergency Management will be hosting a targeted COVID-19 testing clinic in Highlands today (June 4), for those who believe they may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus. The clinic will be held […]