There were two parts to Tuesday night’s special called Town Board meeting – dubbed workshop. The first part was a closed session where the board was briefed on the lawsuit leveled at the town by […]
As of this past Tuesday the Highlands Town Board began a review of STR ordinance recommendations from the Highlands Planning Board. The members of the Highlands Planning Board met a number of times to review […]
Highlands School Varsity Swim Team traveled to Rabun Gap Nagoochee School (RGNS) on Jan. 25 for a 4-way swim meet with Carolina Day School, Tri-County Early College, and host RGNS. Represented only by freshman Finneaus […]
Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visit Highlands NC would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone for an incredible Snow Fest!! Pictured below is an aerial glimpse of the first Snow Fest in […]
Those fortunate enough to have known the late Hillrie Quin know the kind of impact he made on the Plateau. Hillrie’s love of nature and passion for conserving it was obvious through his long-time service […]
Join the newly renamed Mountain Theatre Company at The Highlands Playhouse Theater or Theatre? Simply put, theater is a venue you visit to enjoy entertainment. The theatre is the performance-driven art form. Highlands Community Theatre […]
Snow from Winter Storm Izzy covered Highlands late on Saturday, Jan. 16 and into the following day transforming the Plateau into a winter wonderland. Pictured below is a glimpse of Highlands during Winter Storm Izzy […]
Highlands girls varsity basketball team hosted Swain on Jan. 14 and took the win with a final of 58-37. The Lady Highlanders hosted Nantahala on Jan. 13 and won 70-15. Photos by Brian O’Shea plateaudailynews@gmail.com […]
Highlands boys varsity basketball team took on Swain at home on Jan. 14 and lost 68-17. Highlands Rec Youth Basketball Photos by Brian O’Shea plateaudailynews@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @plateaudailynews Like us on Facebook HERE […]
Highlands Middle School basketball team travelled to Cashiers on Jan. 13 to take on Summit and took the win with a final of 38-17. Photos by Brian O’Shea plateaudailynews@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @plateaudailynews Like […]
Summit Middle School girls basketball team hosted undefeated Highlands on Jan. 13, but couldn’t stop the Lady Highlanders’ winning streak losing 30-5. Photos by Brian O’Shea plateaudailynews@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @plateaudailynews Like us […]
The Highlands Hurricanes hosted Smoky Mountain Aquatics Club for a 2022 Winter Invitation on Saturday, January 22. Due to weather concerns the North Georgia Rapids and Jackson County swim teams did not attend. The Hurricanes […]
The Highlands School varsity swim team traveled to Franklin to swim against Franklin, Smoky Mountain, Tri-County Early College, and Hayesville on Saturday, Jan. 15. The team of only two freshmen, Finneaus Garner and Bria Taylor […]
At the annual Highlands Fire and Rescue Award Banquet held Jan. 22 at OEI’s Spring House, the volunteer force with significant others in attendance was recognized by their own and by Highlands Mayor Pat Taylor. […]
Monday night, the Planning Board put the finishing touches on its Unified Development Code amendments in regards to short-term rentals. The ball is now in the Town Board’s court and will be reviewed at a […]