Highlands consummate historian Ran Shaffner always has the preservation and promotion of Highlands and its history in mind. At the December Town Board meeting, he introduced the Legends and Lore Program which was launched in […]
Maddie Lloyd recently graduated from Highlands School and has spent the past semester at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Life at a military institution can differ from your traditional state school. “The […]
Blue Ridge Early College girls varsity basketball team could not stop what Brevard brought to the court on Thursday losing 55-33. Blue Ridge next plays at 5 p.m. away against Cherokee. Photos by Brian O’Shea […]
The Blue Ridge junior varsity basketball team stayed within striking distance against Brevard on Thursday but ended up falling short losing 38-24. Blue Ridge next plays Hiwassee Dam at 5 p.m. at Blue Ridge. Photos […]
Replacing the old cross-tie wall at Highlands Playhouse caused some minor inconveniences during construction but is holding strong against bouts of steady rain and Winter Storm Diego. “Fantastic job,” said Playhouse Managing Director Lance Matzke. […]
The first of the year is a time for reflection of looking back and looking ahead. As I reflect, I am reminded of two pieces of music that my wife shared with me this past […]
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is proud to announce its Honor Roll for the first trimester for the school year 2018-2019. The following students from Highlands earned honors: Head of School’s High Honors: Grade 12 — Leah […]
Children throughout Macon County who may otherwise not have a traditional Christmas had a chance to do so this year through Shop With a Cop (SWAC). The idea is that an officer takes a child […]
The Highlands Bolivian Mission is having its annual Pizza Night at the Highlands United Methodist Church from noon to 8 p.m. on January 20, 2019. This fundraiser will support the mission and all the people […]
Dec. 15 HPD responded to a report of communicating threats at 4:40 a.m. on the 600 block of Dillard Road. HPD responded to a two-vehicle accident at 2:40 p.m. The first vehicle was parked in […]
Editor’s Note: 2018 was a big year for me. I began Plateau Daily News about six months ago and I am overwhelmed each day by the support this community has shown me with kind words, […]