A recycling trailer delivered to Highlands in late June from Macon County gives residents and visitors another option to dispose of recyclable materials at the Highlands Rec Park. This came to fruition after Macon County […]
With the official opening of the new skate park at the Highlands Parks and Recreation Department in May, town officials said the new facility is an asset that will benefit the community. “I think they’re […]
To both streamline the Special Use Permit process and to alleviate some of the Planning and Zoning boards involvement, Town Planner Andrew Bowen has initiated a Community Design Standard Ordinance. “In looking toward the future […]
On Thursday, July 5 Jackson County Swim Team (JCST) and Cherokee County Swim Team (CCAC) came to Highlands to compete with the Highlands Hurricanes Swim Team (HHST). Final score: HHST 629.5; CCAC 301; JCST 224.5. […]
Urban Soil performed at Saturdays on Pine July 7. It was the most packed that Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders park has been in the past, but those who attended all seemed to be enjoying the music and […]
After being delayed, the Cashiers firework show attracted visitors from all over the area despite heavy rain on July 6. The evening kicked off with a performance by Hurricane Creek. The dance area was full […]
As mayor I am always striving to connect information I have read to what is characteristic of our Highlands community. My observations and insights hopefully focus on a broader perspective. That is what I attempted […]
The Highlands Nature Center held its annual Salamander Meander July 3 and guided families at night through the Botanical Garden in search of different types of the newt-like amphibians. “We do this to highlight the […]
Highlands resident Pete Kipp is a Master Falconer who with his apprentice, Jeff Curtis started Curtis-Wright Falconry in 2014. Together the two have built a business on sharing their passion for birds of prey by […]
Recently the Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats out of Asheville descended upon Highlands and attendees said they put on a great show at The Ugly Dog Public House, 294 S. 4th Street, Highlands. “It […]