Mayor on Duty
Part 1 – The Local Government Process: I am not the Kim Jong-il of Highlands. Nor am I “Boss Hogg” directing town employees and the police to follow my commands. I sometimes suspect a few […]
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Upcoming Youth Theatre events and classes at Plateau libraries
There are two upcoming events in January and signups for winter trimester classes are now open for the Youth Theatre program at Cashiers and Highlands libraries. Classical Musical Theatre Study & Pot-Luck Dinner Musical Theatre is […]
Freezing temps, busted pipes reduce town’s water supply
Highlands water supply took a dip after freezing temperatures over the Christmas holiday burst pipes throughout the area. Pictured below is a frozen Bridal Veil Falls that breaks free on Christmas Day in the afternoon […]
Firefighters battle blazes and subzero temps
Highlands and Cashiers fire departments responded to a myriad of calls throughout the Christmas holiday, but freezing temperatures at -6 degrees made battling two structure fires especially difficult. The first call was made just before […]
NC Wildlife Resources Commission stocks Plateau waters with thousands of trout
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission recently stocked Harris Lake in Highlands and Cashiers Public Pond (behind the library) with thousands of rainbow and brook trout. Pictured below are Austin Brooks and Jillian Osborne with […]
ABC Store looking for new digs; has sights on the Fire Dept. building
The Highlands ABC Store has outgrown its space and it’s looking to the town for help. At December’s Town Board meeting earlier this month, ABC Store Manager Kevin Vinson and Chairman of the ABC Board […]
A new Catholic church in Highlands will soon replace the old
Over the last 20 years most every church in the Highlands downtown area has been renovated or expanded except for the Catholic church – Our Lady of the Mountains on Fifth Street. But the time […]
Mayor on Duty
It’s back, snow that is, and we all need to be prepared. The official winter season is just around the corner with next Wednesday being the first official day. Last year we dodged a bullet […]
Mayor on Duty
It’s a shame that Highlands… I’m ashamed that Highlands… I get emails with these kinds of salutations on a routine basis. Just this past week I received an email with the “shame” opening remark. Although I could […]
Downtown Highlands packed for Halloween on Main
Hundreds of trick or treaters lined Main Street for the annual Halloween on Main in downtown Highlands on Oct. 31. Each year, trick or treaters make their way down Main St. stopping at participating businesses […]
Highlands Hurricane swim team returns from Clemson with 105 ribbons
By Steve Hott, Head Coach On Saturday and Sunday, November 5 and 6, 17 members of the Highlands Hurricane Swim Team traveled to Clemson, SC to compete in the 6-team Clemson Classic swim meet. The […]
Mayor on Duty
As I recently drove down Cullasaja Drive and by Mirror Lake I realized the Monkey Face tree was still there. Regretfully, the monkey face image that was a natural part of that tree is long […]
Lady Highlanders golf team wins SMC championship
Highlands girls varsity golf team has made school history after winning the Smoky Mountain Conference championship in October. The team was honored during a Highlands volleyball game on Oct. 13 for their achievement. The Lady […]
‘A Wrinkle in Time’ to kick off new TYA program
Lease extended through May for additional TYA spring performance – the last performance at The Playhouse Mountain Theatre Company is launching its new Theatre for Young Audiences program with “A Wrinkle in Time” set for […]