Steve Hott, Head Coach, Highlands Varsity Swimming and Diving Photos by Jackie Powell The 4 person Highlands varsity boys and 2 person varsity girls swim team’s finished 2nd and 4th in 5 team meet in […]
A recent email from a resident was addressing the issue of workforce housing. Attached to the email was an article that called for a reduction in building code requirements and density standards as a strategy to increase housing supply. I […]
The Art League of Highlands-Cashiers recently donated $1,000 to each of three area organizations whose focus is on the children of the Plateau. Organizations include The Literacy and Learning Center, Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau, and […]
Plateau Daily News needs your support. If you like what you see, please consider making a tax free donation HERE. By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News Highlands girls varsity basketball team began the season last week […]
Plateau Daily News needs your support. If you like what you see, please consider making a tax free donation HERE. By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News Highlands varsity boys hosted Rosman on Monday and won with […]
Improves outcomes and lowers burden on rural health systems Health care screenings for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer conducted by Vecinos, a free clinic and Rural Health Center serving uninsured and low-income adults in far-western […]
Plateau Daily News needs your support. If you like what you see, please consider making a tax free donation HERE. By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News Highlands hosted its annual Halloween celebration on Oct. 31 and […]
Part 1 As Mayor, I get recurring advice as to what the town should do, especially about operating our utilities. I respond to many of these ideas over and over again. But these ideas just […]
The town and residents are now entering an assessment period to Hurricane Helene response. What did we do well and what can we do better? I will focus this article on how each one of us should prepare for the next storm. Preparation for […]
I am thankful for many things, even amid the tragedy and disaster of Helene. Let me express my gratitude to this community. I will never be able to fully thank everyone for their support in the recovery after the storm. People didn’t respond to […]
Highlands Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kaye McHan outlined resources available in town as well as ways to help support Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Posted Oct. 4 by Highlands Chamber Exec. Director Kaye McHan: Dear […]
This is my immediate journal and recollections as mayor during a storm and state of emergency. It begins last week. At the start of last week I and our staff became aware and started tracking the disturbance […]
UPDATE Oct. 1 from Town of Highlands Mayor Pat Taylor: First Baptist Church is operating an emergency aid station with essential supplies and support services. It is open from 10 to 3 daily. Power is […]
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has closed NC 106 (Dillard Road) due to weather conditions caused by Hurricane Helene. The road is closed in both directions near Blue Valley Falls Drive. Dillard Road is […]