Hurricane Helene weather update from the Town of Highlands

Hurricane Helene is fast-approaching North Carolina and the Town of Highlands has issued a warning.

Activates National Guard and Deploys Swift-Water Teams in Advance of Storm Today, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene as North Carolina prepares for severe weather impacts that could threaten life and […]

The Highlands Town Board of Commissioners will meet on Thursday, Sept 19. At 6 p.m., there will be a board workshop followed by the official monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Both meetings will be at the […]

By Kim Lewicki, Highlands Newspaper The required public hearing regarding amending the Unified Development Ordinance to amortize Short-Term Rentals was held Thurs., Sept. 5 in a packed Community Building. The 31 speakers represented both sides […]

Area law enforcement and school officials address concerns By Kim Lewicki, Highlands Newspaper The Wednesday, Sept 4 shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, GA, the 45th school shooting in 2024 in the U.S., has […]

By Kim Lewicki, Highlands Newspaper Even though the new Highlands Playground planned for the Rec Park missed out on the recent Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) and the Accessible Parks Grant distribution late in […]

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 It was a much-publicized challenge match between the Westhampton Mallet […]

I want to express my gratitude to all who participated in the public hearing on STR amortization last week. Your input was invaluable in our understanding of this complex issue. The next crucial step will be […]

Wildlife Agency offers guidance on human-bear encounters and how to avoid attracting bears Photo by Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News Hyperphagia means a significant increase in appetite. And that is exactly what begins to happen […]

Celebrating Latest #1 song, acclaimed Bluegrass ensemble to take Highlands stage with special guest Kristin Scott Benson GRAMMY nominee and multiple IBMA Award recipient Darren Nicholson is set to perform at Highlands Performing Arts Center […]

Photos by Susan Renfro, Susan B Photography Highlands Historical Society is taking us back in history with the 14th annual Dazzling Dahlia Festival happening this weekend. Flower Power is exploding all over Highlands as we […]

On Thursday, September 5, at 7 p.m., a public hearing will be held at the Highlands Community Center (next to the ball field). The purpose of the public hearing is for the Highlands Town Board of Commissioners to receive public comments on […]

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 volleyball team hosted Murphy last week and lost […]

On September 14, the public is invited to the Hudson Library in Highlands at 12:30p.m. or Albert Carlton – Cashiers Community Library at 3p.m., as they welcome Florida Author Tracey Enerson Wood to talk about […]