The Literacy Council will be hosting its second annual Celebration of Education on June 23, 2019. The Literacy Council provides free programs to people of all ages such as an after-school enrichment program; in-school and […]
The Executive Director of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, Bob Kieltyka, has announced his plan to retire from his position on June 30. Kieltyka has held the position since 2007. Board Chair […]
At recent budget discussions for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget both the Highlands Fire and Rescue and the Sky Valley-Scaly Mountain Fire and Rescue departments have come before the Macon County Board of Commissioners requesting […]
A Legends & Lore Marker will soon commemorate the historic Moccasin War that was fought in 1885 on Main Street in Highlands. The Highlands Historical Society is inviting the public to a short dedication on […]
Pictured above from left are Tavarus Rashad Barnhill and Brooklyn Lashae Simmers. A bank robbery that started in the Eastern part of the state came to an abrupt halt on Thursday, May 23 in Highlands […]
Roads into Highlands and unmarked roads throughout the outskirts of Town may give the Larry Leadfoots out there reason to hit the brakes after the Public Safety Committee voted to recommend slowing things down, especially […]
Highlands School Class of 2019 accepted their diplomas on May 25, but before doing so they gathered at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park and opened time capsules that were packed away when they were in 5th-grade. Early […]
Chorus earns First Place Overall and multiple accolades throughout second year Summit Charter School, a tuition-free K-10 public charter school in the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau, traveled to Charlotte on May 18 to compete against 15 schools in […]
Highlands Middle School 8th-graders made the giant leap from Middle School to High School on May 23 at the 8th-Grade Class of 2019 Graduation Ceremony. 8th Grade Class of 2019 Robbie Barnes, Emily Briggs, India […]
A recent letter-to-the editor raised questions about our water and sewer department policies and pending rate increase. The writer implied that I didn’t create an accurate picture of the rate increase, and that I withheld […]
As we enter summer here in Highlands, Cashiers and the surrounding communities, our area’s population typically skyrockets, as does the need for Highlands-Cashiers Hospital’s services. I’d like to welcome those who return year after year […]